Tato autorka prozkoumává témata štěstí, návyků a osobního rozvoje s jedinečným a přístupným stylem. Její práce se zaměřuje na to, jak můžeme lépe pochopit sebe sama a ostatní, a poskytuje praktické nástroje pro zlepšení každodenního života. Prostřednictvím svých bestsellerů a populárního podcastu sdílí své postřehy o tom, jak si vytvořit život plný radosti a smyslu. Její psaní inspiruje čtenáře k tomu, aby se aktivně zapojili do utváření vlastní pohody a dosahování svých cílů.
Žijeme v době, kdy si můžeme dovolit vlastnit hodně věcí. Čím více věcí, tím snáze vzniká nepořádek. Přestáváme rozlišovat hodnotné od nehodnotného. To má špatný vliv na to, jak se cítíme. Gretchen Rubin ve své nové knize radí vypořádat se s tímto problémem zábavně, a to v několika krocích: Zvolte to, co si ponecháte. Vytvořte z toho řád. Vtiskněte mu svou individuální podobu. Zvykněte si tento řád udržovat. Dodejte k tomu kousek krásy.
Chcete se zbavit špatného návyku, nebo si osvojit nějaký dobrý? Autorka klade čtenářům podnětné otázky, aby jim pomohla zacházet se zvyky vědomě – rozpoznat, jak vznikly a jak se vyvíjely. Především ale předkládá překvapivá doporučení, jak každodenní rituály, které nás ovlivňují víc, než si připouštíme, změnit a dosáhnout spokojenosti. Zasvěceně i vtipně píše o tom, jak zdravě jíst, klidně spát, oprostit se od závislosti, skoncovat s prokrastinací a užívat naplno všeho, co život nabízí. Návody jsou natolik podnětné, že začnou pozitivně formovat vaše chování ještě dřív, než knihu dočtete…
Zcela unikátní „projekt štěstí“, v němž se autorka se sympatickou umanutostí snaží měsíc po měsíci dodržovat svá předsevzetí, která mají dokázat, že každý člověk může dosáhnout štěstí. Její kniha i blog, který si vedla souběžně a v němž se raduje z úspěchů a vyznává ze svých selhání, vzbudily naprosto nebývalý ohlas. K jejímu programu se postupně s vlastními projekty přidávali další a další lidé a kniha nezadržitelně šplhala vzhůru po bestsellerových žebříčcích. V současné době se autorčinou jedinečnou roční cestou za štěstím mohou inspirovat lidé po celém světě.
Or, Why I Spent a Year Trying to Sing in the Morning, Clean My Closets, Fight Right, Read Aristotle, and Generally Have More Fun
The author experiences a transformative realization about the fleeting nature of time while on a city bus, prompting her to prioritize what truly matters in life. She embarks on a year-long journey dedicated to enhancing her happiness, exploring various strategies and insights along the way. This personal exploration serves as a guide for readers seeking to cultivate their own happiness and make meaningful changes in their lives.
I love Gretchen Rubin and she helps me understand both myself and the people around me Cathy Rentzenbrink, Obliger and bestselling author of THE LAST ACT OF LOVE
Mastering the Habits of Our Everyday Lives
Habits are the invisible architecture of our lives. Rubin provides an analytical and scientific framework from which to understand these habits -- as well as change them for good. Infused with her compelling voice and funny stories, she illustrates the core principles of habit formation with dozens of strategies that she uses herself and tests out on others. Rubin provides tools to help readers better understand themselves, and presents a clear, practical menu of strategies so readers can take an individualized approach. She tackles each strategy herself and in doing so shows us the importance of knowing ourselves and our own habit tendencies. Armed with self-knowledge, we can pursue habits in ways that will truly work for us, not against us. Going to the gym can be as easy, effortless, and automatic as putting on a seatbelt. We can file expense reports, take time for fun, or pass up that piece of carrot cake without having to decide. With a foundation of good habits, we can build a life that reflects our values and goals
'A charming journey through the science and experience of fully engaging your senses of smell, taste, touch, sight, and sound' - Adam Grant, author of Think Again The #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Happiness Project turns to the five senses. For more than a decade, Gretchen Rubin had been studying happiness and human nature. Despite all she'd learned, she began to realize that something was missing: she was spending so much time stuck in her head that she wasn't noticing the world around her. In this journey of self-experimentation, Rubin explores the mysteries and joys of embracing the senses as a path to a happier, more mindful life: from the simple pleasures of appreciating ketchup and adding favourite songs to a playlist, to practicing daily rituals and attending Flavor University, she discovers the power of tuning in. Life in Five Senses is filled with profound insights and practical suggestions about how to heighten our senses and live fuller, richer lives - and, ultimately, how to move through the world with more vitality and love. 'An inspiring and practical guide to living in the moment' - Susan Cain, author of Quiet
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In this lovely, easy-to-use illustrated guide to decluttering, the beloved author of The Happiness Project shows us how to take control of our stuff—and, by extension, our lives. Gretchen Rubin knows firsthand that creating order can make our lives happier, healthier, more productive, and more creative. But for most of us, a rigid, one-size-fits-all solution doesn't work. When we tailor our approach to suit our own particular challenges and habits, we can find inner calm. With a sense of fun, and a clear idea of what’s realistic for most people, Rubin suggests dozens of manageable tips and tricks for creating a more serene, orderly environment, including: • Never label anything “miscellaneous.” • Ask yourself, “Do I need more than one?” • Don’t aim for minimalism. • Remember: If you can’t retrieve it, you won’t use it. • Stay current with a child’s interests. • Beware the urge to “procrasticlear.” By getting rid of things we don’t use, don’t need, or don’t love, we free our minds (and our shelves) for what we truly value.
In The Happiness Project, she worked out general theories of happiness. Here she goes deeper on factors that matter for home, such as possessions, marriage, time and parenthood. How can she control the cubicle in her pocket? How might she spotlight her family's treasured possessions? And it really was time to replace that dud toaster. And what does she want from her home? A place that calms her, and energises her. A place that, by making her feel safe, will free her to take risks. Also, while Rubin wants to be happier at home, she wants to appreciate how much happiness is there already. So, starting in September (the new January), Rubin dedicates a school year - September through May - to making her home a place of greater simplicity, comfort and love. Each month, Rubin tackles a different theme as she experiments with concrete, manageable resolutions - and this time, she coaxes her family to try some resolutions, as well. With her signature blend of memoir, science, philosophy and experimentation, Rubin's passion for her subject jumps off the page, and reading just a few chapters of this book will inspire readers to find more happiness in their own lives.
