Gretchen Rubin: Outer Order, Inner Calm

Gretchen Rubin explores happiness and good habits and is the author of several books, including the block-buster New York Times bestsellers, Better Than Before*, The Happiness Project*, Happier at Home*, and The Four Tendencies*. She is the author also of the new book Outer Order, Inner Calm: Declutter and Organize to Make More Room for Happiness*.

Key Points

When people have control over their stuff, they feel more in control of their lives.

If you need a physical reset, do 10 jumping jacks.

Your physical needs will override your emotional needs.

Resources Mentioned

Internal Time* by Till Roenneberg

Book Notes

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