Gretchen Rubin: Outer Order, Inner Calm
Gretchen Rubin explores happiness and good habits and is the author of several books, including the block-buster New York Times bestsellers, Better Than Before*, The Happiness Project*, Happier at Home*, and The Four Tendencies*. She is the author also of the new book Outer Order, Inner Calm: Declutter and Organize to Make More Room for Happiness*.
Key Points
- When people have control over their stuff, they feel more in control of their lives.
- If you need a physical reset, do 10 jumping jacks.
- Your physical needs will override your emotional needs.
Resources Mentioned
- Internal Time* by Till Roenneberg
Book Notes
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