Stepping out of the comfort zone and embracing novelty and challenge, even for someone who typically seeks familiarity and mastery, can lead to immense happiness. Despite the initial intimidation and unfamiliarity, trying new things can result in learning new skills and open up opportunities for personal growth.
Gretchen Rubin is an author and podcaster with a passion for helping people become happier. One of the biggest lessons she's learned in her decades-long study of the subject is that there's no one-size-fits-all hack to finding happiness. Gretchen talks with Maya about how important it is to tailor our approach based on what she calls the "four tendencies," or personality types.
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