Gretchen Rubin

Gretchen Rubin

Author, Columnist for O, The Oprah Magazine

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Gretchen Rubin is one of today’s most influential and thought-provoking observers of happiness and human nature. She’s known for her ability to distill and convey complex ideas with humor and clarity, in a way that’s accessible to a wide audience.

She’s been interviewed by Oprah, eaten dinner with Daniel Kahneman, walked arm-in-arm with the Dalai Lama, had her work written up in a medical journal, been the subject of a “The Talk of the Town” piece in The New Yorker magazine, and been an answer on the game show Jeopardy!

She’s the author of many books, including the blockbuster, New York Times bestsellers The Four Tendencies and Better Than Before. Her book The Happiness Project has sold more than one million copies, been published in more than thirty languages, and spent more than two years on The New York Times best seller list, including at #1.

In her books, she draws from cutting-edge science, the wisdom of the ages, lessons from popular culture, and her own experiences to explore how we can make our lives happier, healthier, more productive, and more creative.

4 min
Are you an overbuyer or an underbuyer?
One way to limit clutter is by being mindful of your spending.
4 min
Chores cause conflict. Try managing them like this instead.
Here's how to set clear expectations about household management.
1 min
Weird love advice that works: Be a dog.
It feels crazy good when someone is excited to see you. Give that gift to your family every day – but especially on Valentine's day.
4 min
Unhappiness Is a Habit You Can Learn to Break
Habits play a major role in determining our levels of happiness, explains best-selling author Gretchen Rubin.
2 min
‘Fur Therapy’ and Other Treats That Can Help You Change a Bad Habit
There are 21 strategies for changing habits, says author Gretchen Rubin. The most fun is one that incorporates the usage of treats.