Gretchen Rubin

Gretchen Rubin, bestselling author and host of the podcast Happier with Gretchen Rubin, joins to explore memorable sayings that can transform our lives. They discuss the paradox of happiness, revealing that joy doesn’t always equate to deep satisfaction. Topics include navigating love’s complexities and the balance between self-acceptance and ambitions. Listeners will learn how practical aphorisms can guide personal growth and productivity, emphasizing the importance of actionable steps and the role of habit formation in achieving happiness.

In a special World Mental Health Day discussion, Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a clinical psychologist known for her 'Therapy for Black Girls' podcast, highlights the importance of social connections in overcoming loneliness. Gretchen Rubin, a best-selling author focused on happiness, shares insights on self-compassion and managing stress through mindfulness. Dan Harris, a former anchor and host of '10% Happier', emphasizes the healing power of pets and the need for emotional outreach in communities. Together, they provide practical strategies for enhancing well-being and fostering happiness.

Why do so many of us wait until a new calendar year to start setting our goals? For today’s guest, Gretchen Rubin, “there really is no magic to January 1st”-- and the best time to start a healthy habit is just, well, “now.” Gretchen is a podcaster and the author of several New York Times bestsellers, including “Better Than Before: What I Learned About Making and Breaking Habits--to Sleep More, Quit Sugar, Procrastinate Less, and Generally Build a Happier Life.” In this episode, she shares eye-opening frameworks on the different ways to make and achieve goals, gives tips on how to create habits that actually improve our lives and discusses why chasing happiness isn’t always fun – and why it doesn’t always make us feel happy. For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/BHTranscripts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gretchen Rubin, a bestselling author and podcaster focused on happiness and human nature, challenges the notion of New Year's resolutions, arguing there's no magic in January 1st. She emphasizes that the best time to start is now, sharing insights on habit formation and the importance of self-compassion. Rubin explores different personality types that influence habit-building, the role of accountability, and how our relationships can evolve as we grow. She advocates for creating actionable goals and engaging in supportive environments to enhance our well-being.

Gretchen Rubin, a happiness expert and bestselling author, delves into the transformative power of the five senses in enhancing well-being and creativity. She shares her journey of realizing how often we overlook our senses and their impact on anxiety and relationships. From her 'Audio Apothecary' concept, which highlights music's emotional influences, to exploring the powerful connections between taste and smell, Rubin offers practical insights. Her visits to art museums illustrate how sensory engagement can enrich daily life and boost creativity.

Join bestselling author Gretchen Rubin, who’s celebrated for her insights on happiness and habits, as she explores the 'Secrets of Adulthood.' She emphasizes impactful communication in parenting and shares clever aphorisms that can transform our lives. The conversation highlights the balance between self-acceptance and striving for growth, the nature of love in adulthood, and the importance of overcoming fears through play. With personal anecdotes, Gretchen illustrates how to impart wisdom to children without sounding preachy.

What do your five senses — sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch — have to do with happiness? According to Gretchen Rubin, a great deal. The world around us, she says, has the potential to dazzle, to entertain, to trigger a state of rapture. If only we pay attention. Today on the show, she shares with Rufus the tools she's developed to delight in the physical world.Gretchen's new book is "Life in Five Senses: How Exploring the Senses Got Me Out of My Head and Into the World." You can learn more at https://gretchenrubin.com/books/life-in-five-senses/ And be sure to check out Gretchen's audio apothecary on Spotify!The Next Big Idea is a proud member of the LinkedIn Podcast Network. Sign up for our LinkedIn newsletter where Rufus takes listeners (like you) behind the scenes of the show.Have you downloaded The Next Big Idea app? It has hundreds of book summaries and dozens of e-courses, plus ad-free versions of this podcast and invitations to live author Q&As.

Bestselling author and happiness expert Gretchen Rubin joins Reshma Saujani, founder of Girls Who Code, to explore the evolution of friendships in adulthood. They discuss the importance of maintaining deep connections during life's transitions and tackle the complexities of navigating conflicts. The duo shares insights on personality types and their influence on friendships, emphasizing the need for intentionality in fostering relationships. They highlight the significant role of adult friendships in modeling positivity for children, even amid modern isolation.

Gretchen Rubin, an author known for her insights on happiness and habits, dives deep into the nature of happiness. She emphasizes that true joy isn’t just about feeling good but growing in the right direction. The conversation highlights the importance of self-awareness in enhancing fulfillment through understanding personal traits. Rubin also shares how small, daily changes can significantly impact our happiness, advocating for practical strategies like the one-minute rule to foster a sense of order and well-being.

Today we welcome Gretchen Rubin, one of today’s most influential and thought-provoking observers of happiness and human nature. She’s a highly acclaimed writer, having sold millions of copies of her New York Times bestselling books. Her podcast, Happier with Gretchen Rubin, has more than 220 million downloads. As the founder of The Happiness Project, Gretchen has helped create an ecosystem of imaginative products and tools to help people become happier, healthier, more productive, and more creative. Her latest book is called Life in Five Senses.In this episode I talk to Gretchen Rubin about connecting to the world through our five senses. Our fast-paced, modern world keeps us constantly moving, making us feel disconnected from other people and our surroundings. Gretchen shares unconventional ways we can re-experience the world through seeing, hearing, tasting, smelling, and touching. She believes that tuning into life’s simple pleasures allows us to live each day with more appreciation and vitality. We also touch on the topics of mindfulness, creativity, learning, and individual differences.Website: gretchenrubin.comTwitter: @gretchenrubin Topics01:57 The Five-Senses Quiz08:25 The more we know, the more we notice11:09 Life in Five Senses14:34 We all have unique sensory worlds19:21 Gretchen’s daily visits to the MET 24:40 The longing for immersive experiences27:50 COVID has taught us to value our senses32:10 The magic of ketchup36:50 Connecting through sensory experiences40:04 What is your ideal sensory surrounding?50:21 The muse machine55:19 Different ways of being and sensingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.