REPLAY: Gretchen Rubin on habits, happiness and growing up (gracefully)

Hello everybody,

What a total treat and JOY it was to host self-help queen Gretchen Rubin this week.

Fresh from an epic book tour the multi-bestselling author, podcast host and speaker joined us to introduce her latest bestseller, Secrets of Adulthood

Gretchen, the best-selling author of The Happiness Project, Better Than Before (BOTM #7 in March 2018) and The Four Tendencies, studies and teaches on happiness, good habits, outer order and inner calm.

And now how to ‘adult’. And she shared SO MANY gems of wisdom.

Her latest work is a refreshing reminder that adulthood is a process – not a destination.

She’s also pretty funny for a serious self-help researcher…

KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS INTERVIEW:

1. Know Yourself First
   Self-knowledge isn’t a luxury – it’s a tool for creating habits that stick and a life that fits.

2. Your Tendencies Matter
   Understanding your personality (like whether you’re an Upholder or a Rebel) can be the missing piece in your self-help puzzle (take the QUIZ to find out yours)

3. Outer Order = Inner Calm
   Don’t underestimate the emotional power of a tidy desk, clear wardrobe or clean inbox.

4. Gold Stars Aren’t Just for Kids
   Adults need encouragement too – and recognising your wins is part of building momentum.

5. Happiness is Found in the Everyday
   Adulthood isn’t about chasing big moments – it’s about creating a life that feels good most days.

“When we know ourselves, we can set ourselves up for success.”

• Gretchen Rubin

Enjoy. And let us know your takeaways in the Comments…

Toni

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