Getting paperwork under control makes me feel more in control of my life generally. Gretchen Rubin controlfeelgenerally Change image and share on social
Don't keep excessive amounts of anything. Those glass vases that come from florists. Those ketchup packets that come with take-out food. A house with two adults probably doesn't need fifteen mismatched souvenir coffee cups. Gretchen Rubin adultamountcoffee share on social
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
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
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
One of the most important elements of my identity is my identity as a reader. I love to read - really, if I'm honest with myself, it's practically the only activity that I truly love to do. Gretchen Rubin activityelementhonest Change image and share on social
One thing I wish I could tell my younger self: take photos of everyday life, not special occasions; later, that's what will be interesting to you. Gretchen Rubin everydayinterestlife Change image and share on social
