Gretchen Rubin's Search for Happiness
Episode Description
Are you happy? Could you be happier? Gretchen Rubin was already "pretty happy" when she asked herself these very questions. In search of the answers, she started her own pursuit of happiness, which eventually became a New York Times bestseller titled, The Happiness Project. She has now written a second book called Happier at Home. Knowledge@Wharton recently spoke with Rubin about why happy people work more hours each week, how to make and keep happiness resolutions and how to ward off the three happiness leeches. đź“‚ Leadership
Brief Summary
Gretchen Rubin discusses her Happiness Project and practical strategies for increasing happiness through measurable resolutions.
Key points
- The Happiness Project. Gretchen Rubin embarks on a year-long journey to explore happiness.
- Facing Skepticism. Gretchen shares how she dealt with skepticism from others about her project.
- Happiness Paradoxes. Gretchen discusses paradoxes in happiness, including working more to be happier.
- Three Happiness Leeches. Gretchen identifies three types of people who can drain happiness.
- Starting Your Own Happiness Project. Gretchen offers advice on how to begin a personal happiness project.
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Episode highlights
- The Happiness ProjectGretchen Rubin embarks on a year-long journey to explore happiness.“I should have a Happiness Project.”0:57Dec 17, 2012
- Facing SkepticismGretchen shares how she dealt with skepticism from others about her project.“I got a lot of push back.”1:26Dec 17, 2012
- Happiness ParadoxesGretchen discusses paradoxes in happiness, including working more to be happier.“Happy people work more hours each week.”4:41Dec 17, 2012
- Three Happiness LeechesGretchen identifies three types of people who can drain happiness.“The Grouches, The Slackers, and the Jerks.”12:21Dec 17, 2012
- Starting Your Own Happiness ProjectGretchen offers advice on how to begin a personal happiness project.“Pick a few things but they need to be concrete and manageable.”13:43Dec 17, 2012
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