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Mentioned in 44 episodes

Better Than Before

Mastering the Habits of Our Everyday Lives

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In 'Better Than Before', Gretchen Rubin explores the science and practice of habit formation.

She identifies 21 strategies for making and breaking habits, emphasizing the importance of self-knowledge and tailoring habits to individual personalities.

Rubin categorizes people into four tendencies—Upholders, Questioners, Obligers, and Rebels—and explains how these tendencies influence habit formation.

The book is filled with practical advice, personal anecdotes, and rigorous research, making it a comprehensive and engaging guide to building happier, stronger, and more productive lives.

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Mentioned in 44 episodes

Mentioned by

Gretchen Rubin

in relation to her aphorism about habits being the invisible architecture of everyday life.

20 Secrets of Adulthood

Mentioned by

Laurie Santos

when discussing the 'lightning phenomena' related to behavior change.

"Human Minds Are Stupid!" (with Rich Roll)

Mentioned by

Gretchen Rubin

as she described how she stumbled upon her personality framework.

Happiness Expert: Communication Hacks That Instantly Boost Your Mood

Mentioned in the episode description and by

Chris Duffy

as a book about making and breaking habits.

You can do better than a New Year's resolution | How to Be a Better Human

Mentioned by

Dan Harris

as one of

Gretchen Rubin

's New York Times bestsellers.

Gretchen Rubin on: How To Use Your Five Senses To Reduce Anxiety, Increase Creativity, and Improve Your Relationships

Mentioned by

Gretchen Rubin

as a book about habit formation.

The Secrets of Adulthood & How to Teach Them to Our Children w/ Gretchen Rubin

Mentioned by

Gretchen Rubin

as a book she wrote about habit change and the strategies that can be used.

From Chaos to Calm: Why Your Environment Shapes Your Habits and Happiness with Gretchen Rubin

Mentioned by

Gretchen Rubin

, when discussing the 21 strategies of habit change, most notably the strategy of treats.

More Happier: 7 Happiness Myths—and What’s Actually True [Revisited]

Mentioned by

Gretchen Rubin

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

791: MASTERMIND | The Science of Happiness

Mentioned by

Gretchen Rubin

as a book about how people can make or break their habits.

The Four Tendencies with Gretchen Rubin

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