Wannabe Clutter Free | Declutter, Organize, Calm the Chaos

Make Your Life Happier: Small Habits for Big Joy with Gretchen Rubin (Ep 269)


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Happiness starts at home and Gretchen Rubin’s here to prove it. The 7x best-selling author joins Deanna Yates to explore the connection between clutter and happiness, building habits that stick, and how knowing your personality can help you create a home that supports your well-being. It’s a practical and uplifting conversation for anyone ready to live lighter and happier.

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  • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get all the links and resources at wannabeclutterfree.com/266⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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        Your home holds the key to your happiness and 7x best-selling author, Gretchen Rubin, is here to show us why.

        In this episode, host Deanna Yates talks with happiness expert Gretchen Rubin for a down-to-earth conversation about how the things in our homes affect how we feel, think, and live.

        They dive into the deeper connection between outer order and inner calm, why it’s not about having a perfect home but a supportive one, and how to create better habits using your own personality type, not someone else’s system.

        You’ll also hear about Gretchen’s Secrets of Adulthood, her fresh take on small wins, sensory delight, emotional clutter, and her favorite tip for dealing with all the little things kids bring home.

        If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by your stuff or unsure where to start, this episode will help you rethink how to create a home that truly supports your happiness.

        🎧 This episode will help you discover:

        • Why small shifts can have a big impact on your joy
        • The link between clutter, clarity, and calm
        • How to design habits that stick (based on your personality)
        • Simple ways to make decluttering more doable
        • How rediscovering yourself helps you create a space that feels like home
        • Time Stamps:

          00:00 Welcome + Guest Overview

          02:54 Gretchen shares what she’s currently learning about herself
          04:38 How clutter influences happiness
          08:47 Simple ways to create outer order
          22:09 The Four Tendencies explained
          31:49 Designing your space to support habits
          33:00 Why convenience beats willpower
          36:31 What are “Secrets of Adulthood”?
          37:38 Emotional side of decluttering
          46:48 Rediscovering joy in your quirks
          56:54 Lightning round: habits, happiness, and favorite tips
          59:29 Final takeaways + what to do next


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          Music: Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.silvermansound.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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