Happier with Gretchen Rubin

The traditional Russian practice of “sitting on suitcases” is an excellent ritual for anyone setting off on a trip.
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Why is it so hard getting yourself to do what you want to do? This overview of the Four Tendencies explains why motivation works differently for different people and how understanding how you respond to expectations can make follow-through easier.

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We share our plans for our next “No-Spend February”—our rules, our exceptions, and what we hope to learn. We also share a more elegant term for “squats” and discuss an interesting self-knowledge question related to the makeshift.
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Elizabeth is reading: Half His Age by Jennette McCurdy (Amazon, Bookshop)
Gretchen is rereading: Gray Divorce: What We Lose and Gain from Mid-Life Splits by Jocelyn Elise Crowley (Amazon, Bookshop)

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A modern fable is an excellent illustration of a very popular loophole used to justify breaking good habits.
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We talk about the impulse to save things, such as stationery or fine china, even when it makes no sense. And we also talk about the puzzling popularity of coffee-table books.
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Check out my new LinkedIn Learning course on the Four Tendencies
How to Write Your Own Personal Commandments
Join the "Move 26 in '26" challenge
Electric throw blanket

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