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Mentioned in 17 episodes
Outer Order, Inner Calm
Book • 2019
In 'Outer Order, Inner Calm', Gretchen Rubin argues that an organized space significantly contributes to inner calm and overall happiness.
The book offers over a hundred practical strategies for decluttering and organizing, divided into sections such as 'Make Choices', 'Create Order', 'Know Yourself–and Others', 'Cultivate Helpful Habits', and 'Add Beauty'.
Rubin emphasizes the importance of understanding personal habits and emotional attachments to possessions, and provides manageable steps to create a serene and orderly environment.
By getting rid of unnecessary items, readers can free their minds and shelves for what they truly value, leading to a more controlled, calm, and energetic life.
The book offers over a hundred practical strategies for decluttering and organizing, divided into sections such as 'Make Choices', 'Create Order', 'Know Yourself–and Others', 'Cultivate Helpful Habits', and 'Add Beauty'.
Rubin emphasizes the importance of understanding personal habits and emotional attachments to possessions, and provides manageable steps to create a serene and orderly environment.
By getting rid of unnecessary items, readers can free their minds and shelves for what they truly value, leading to a more controlled, calm, and energetic life.
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Gretchen Rubin

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as one of her books.


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as one of 

's more recent books about happiness.


Eric Zimmer


Gretchen Rubin

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herself, discussing her research and experiences in her happiness project.


Gretchen Rubin

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791: MASTERMIND | The Science of Happiness
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as a hooky book that was published.


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#155: Gretchen Rubin — Secrets of a Creative Life: Better Time Management, Happiness Hacks, Sustainable Habits & How To Know Yourself Better; also Writing Nonfiction, Research & Redefining Success
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in relation to decluttering benefits.


Nikki Kinzer

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It’s Declutter Season!
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when discussing 

's recent work on happiness and the new year.


Eric Zimmer


Gretchen Rubin

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How to Find Inner Calm and Happiness with Gretchen Rubin
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when discussing the distinction between simplicity lovers and abundance lovers.


Gretchen Rubin

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More Happier: Returning to Routine? 7 Strategies to Make it Easier [Revisited]
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as a book about clutter clearing and its energizing effects.


Gretchen Rubin

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A Little Happier: Keep an Empty shelf—and Also Keep a Junk Drawer.









