Happier with Gretchen Rubin Happier with Gretchen Rubin: The Evil Donut Bringer
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Mar 11, 2015 AI Snips
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Start The Day By Making Your Bed
- Make your bed each morning to create a small, manageable win that boosts control and productivity.
- People report this tiny habit often improves mood and gives momentum for more tasks.
Bed Order Feels Like Personal Order
- A tidy bed can feel like a reflection of yourself and increase a sense of being pulled together.
- That symbolic effect helps small external order translate into internal composure.
Skip Office Treats — Give A Nonfood Gift
- Avoid bringing free food to shared workspaces if it will tempt colleagues and derail their goals.
- Offer non-food gestures like magnets or small toys to express appreciation without creating temptation.