April 16, 2025

Secrets to a Happier Life with Gretchen Rubin

Gretchen Rubin shares simple, powerful tips to help you feel happier, more purposeful, and inspired in your everyday life.

This week happiness expert Gretchen Rubin shares practical tips for living with more purpose, joy, and clarity. Get ready to swap your “to-do” list for a “TA-DA” list, discover the link between happiness and your sense of purpose, and learn simple hacks to boost your happiness every day. Whether you’re looking to strengthen relationships or eliminate everyday annoyances, Gretchen’s down-to-earth advice will leave you inspired. If you want to live a more fulfilled and happy life, this episode is for you.

 

In this episode:

  • How to find more happiness in the daily grind
  • How to spot what’s actually making you unhappy
  • The link between happiness and a sense of purpose
  • Why strong relationships are key to lasting happiness
  • Simple daily habits that boost your mood
  • Why you should swap your “to-do” list for a “TA-DA!” list
  • How Gretchen’s new book could be a game-changer for your life

 

Here is my favorite quote from this episode:

"You're very focused on your to-do list. Pause for a ta-da list and make a list of everything you've accomplished." - Gretchen Rubin

 

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Gretchen Rubin

Author / Speaker / Podcast Host

Gretchen Rubin is one of today’s most influential and thought-provoking observers of happiness and human nature. She’s known for her ability to convey complex ideas—from science to literature to stories from her own life—with levity and clarity.

She’s the author of many bestselling books, such as The Happiness Project, Better Than Before, and The Four Tendencies, which have sold millions of copies in more than thirty languages. Her most recent book is Life in Five Senses.

She’s also host of the popular podcast, Happier with Gretchen Rubin, and founder of award-winning Happier app, which helps people track their happiness-boosting habits.

Gretchen Rubin has been interviewed by Oprah, eaten dinner with Nobel Prize-winner Daniel Kahneman, walked arm-in-arm with the Dalai Lama, had her work reported on in a medical journal, been written up in the New Yorker, and been an answer on Jeopardy! After starting her career in law, she realized she wanted to be a writer while she was clerking for Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor. Raised in Kansas City, she lives in New York City with her family.