Gretchen Rubin

Balanced Life -- Eight Tips for Boosting Your Energy Level.

Gretchen Rubin | Posted 11.05.2009 | Living


Gretchen Rubin

Feeling energetic is a key to feeling happy. When my energy feels at a low ebb, I try one of these techniques.

Balanced Life -- A Fundamental Secret To Happiness? Get Enough Sleep

Gretchen Rubin | Posted 11.02.2009 | Living


Gretchen Rubin

I've written before about my resolution to Get more sleep, and I'm bringing it up again, because I'm truly convinced that this is one of the first aspects of life to tackle when you start a happiness project.

Balanced Life -- A Happiness Lesson From Actors: Find The "Yes."

Gretchen Rubin | Posted 10.11.2009 | Living


Gretchen Rubin

When you feel trapped in a negative, ask yourself the positive question, and maybe that will shed light on how to change it or at least change your mind.

Balanced Life -- 18 Tips That Aren't, It Turns Out, From A Churchyard

Gretchen Rubin | Posted 10.06.2009 | Living


Gretchen Rubin

My favorite is #18. You can't always be happy, but you can strive to be happy. And it's not selfish to strive to be happy -- that's Happiness Myth No. 10. Remember the Second Splendid Truth!

Balanced Life -- Why 'Having a Mission' Can Make You Happier

Gretchen Rubin | Posted 11.20.2009 | Living


Gretchen Rubin

Recently, I noticed a pattern among activities that people find fun: Have a mission. There's something about having a playful purpose, of trying to achieve something, that makes an activity more fun.

Balanced Life -- Embrace The Update, Or, Why Is It So Hard To Turn On The TV?

Gretchen Rubin | Posted 11.14.2009 | Living


Gretchen Rubin

Novelty and challenge bring happiness, true, but they also bring frustration, anxiety, and sometimes a bit of cursing.

10 (More) Tips To Fight Right With Your Sweetheart

Gretchen Rubin | Posted 11.10.2009 | Living


Gretchen Rubin

All couples fight; the secret is to fight right so that conflict doesn't damage your relationship.

Balanced Life -- Put on Your Shoes

Gretchen Rubin | Posted 10.23.2009 | Living


Gretchen Rubin

I know for myself, and judging by my unscientific poll of a lot of people I know, putting on shoes makes you feel ready for action. If you're a shoes-optional freelancer, telecommuter, homemaker, or part-timer, consider wearing your shoes when you're trying to be productive.

Are You Happy At Work? 12 Questions To Ask Yourself

Gretchen Rubin | Posted 10.19.2009 | Living


Gretchen Rubin

A list of twelve questions, where, if employees answered "yes" and were happier in their workplaces, they tended to work in business units with higher levels of productivity, profit, retention, and customer satisfaction.

Balanced Life -- Make Your Bed

Gretchen Rubin | Posted 09.30.2009 | Living


Gretchen Rubin

Making your bed is a step that's quick and easy, yet makes a big difference. Everything looks neater. It's easier to find your shoes. Your bedroom is a more peaceful environment.

Balanced Life -- 8 Items To Carry When Traveling With Kids

Gretchen Rubin | Posted 09.27.2009 | Living


Gretchen Rubin

Every Wednesday is Tip Day. This Wednesday: Eight tips for what to carry when you travel with kids. In general, I aim to travel light, but I've learn...

WalletPop And Huff Po Living Discuss 'How We're Living Now'

walletpop.com | Amanda Gordon | Posted 07.24.2009 | Living


The key to thriving in the new economy is understanding why we do things, not just knowing how to do them. That was one of the takeaways of a panel l...

Happiness Tip: Don't Perform Random Acts of Kindness.

Gretchen Rubin | Posted 01.07.2009 | Living


Gretchen Rubin

I'm working on my Happiness Project, and you could have one, too! Everyone's project will look different, but it's the rare person who can't benefit. ...