You can love someone but not want to keep a gift from that person. It's okay to pass an item along to someone who will appreciate it more. Gretchen Rubin giftitemlove Change image and share on social
When you're doing a job that benefits other people, it's easy to assume that they feel conscious of the fact that you're doing this work - that they should feel grateful, and that they should and do feel guilty about not helping you. Gretchen Rubin assumebenefitconscious share on social
A 'treat' is different from a 'reward,' which must be justified or earned. A treat is a small pleasure or indulgence that we give to ourselves just because we want it. Treats give us greater vitality, which boosts self-control, which helps us maintain our healthy habits. Gretchen Rubin boostcontrolearn share on social
Keeping a habit, in the smallest way, protects and strengthens it. I write every day, even if it's just a sentence, to keep my habit of daily writing strong. Gretchen Rubin dailydayhabit Change image and share on social
During my study of happiness, I noticed something that surprised me: I often learn more from one person's highly idiosyncratic experiences than I do from sources that detail universal principles or cite up-to-date studies. Gretchen Rubin citedatedetail share on social
Working is one of the most dangerous forms of procrastination. Gretchen Rubin dangerousformprocrastination Change image and share on social
The biggest waste of time is to do well something that we need not do at all. Gretchen Rubin bigtimewaste Change image and share on social
One of my most important 'Secrets of Adulthood': Outer order contributes to inner calm. Gretchen Rubin adulthoodcalmcontribute Change image and share on social
Try to never say 'yes' on the phone; instead, say, 'I'll get back to you.' When you're actually speaking to someone, the desire to be accommodating is very strong, and can lead you to say 'yes' without enough consideration. Gretchen Rubin accommodatebackconsideration share on social
People are powerfully moved by imagination, belief, and knowledge. They can consider the past and future. They can make changes in their behavior out of reason in a way that animals can't do. Gretchen Rubin animalbehaviorbelief Change image and share on social
