The Tortoise with Brooke McAlary Happiness and habits with Gretchen Rubin
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Feb 3, 2016 
In a captivating discussion, Gretchen Rubin, a New York Times best-selling author known for 'The Happiness Project,' shares her insights on habits and happiness. She engages in a personalized habits counseling with Brooke, exploring burnout and the Four Tendencies of Habit Formation. They delve into the challenges of clutter, the dynamics of different personality types in relationships, and the transformative journey of quitting sugar. With practical tips for creating lasting change, this conversation is both enlightening and enjoyable.
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Habits Save Willpower
- Habits conserve precious willpower by automating actions, freeing the brain for complex tasks.
- Gretchen Rubin reports habits feel effortless once established, unlike conscious decisions that drain energy.
Letting Clutter Find Its Place
- Gretchen Rubin shared how she stopped moving her husband's briefcase to its "proper" spot and let it stay where it naturally ended up.
- Accepting where clutter tends to be can reduce mess and frustration effectively.
Simplify Through Small Habits
- Break big goals like simplifying life into concrete, measurable habits for easier implementation.
- Use strategies like scheduling, monitoring, and the one-minute rule to sustain these habits.
