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Oprah's Super Soul

Super Soul Special: Gretchen Rubin: 8 Rules to Happiness

Sep 18, 2024
Gretchen Rubin, a Yale Law School graduate and bestselling author, shares insights from her transformative year studying happiness. She unveils her eight personal rules to cultivate joy, emphasizing the beauty of small, everyday pleasures. Unpacking the perils of gossip, she advocates for positive communication and mindful practices. Rubin discusses the powerful effects of decluttering both physical spaces and mental clarity, while also highlighting how personal habits shape our well-being. Her journey inspires listeners to actively pursue their own happiness.
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  • Gretchen Rubin's journey highlights the necessity of converting unhappiness into actionable steps to foster personal happiness.
  • Her first commandment, 'Be Gretchen,' emphasizes the significance of authentic self-acceptance in achieving a fulfilling life.

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