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Gretchen Rubin Quotes

A person with ‘oppositional conversational style’ is a person who, in conversation, disagrees with and corrects whatever you say. He or she may do this in a friendly way, or a belligerent way, but this person frames remarks in opposition to whatever you venture Picture Quote #1

Having a messy coat closet should not be a big deal in a full life, and yet there’s something about getting control of that coat closet that’s surprisingly satisfying Picture Quote #1

Take care of difficult calls or emails as quickly as possible. Procrastinating just makes it harder; getting them done gives a big boost of relieved energy Picture Quote #1

It’s easier to get rid of things when you’re giving them to someone who can use them, but don’t let this kind intention become a source of clutter itself. I have a friend who has multiple piles all over her house, each lovingly destined for a particular recipient Picture Quote #1

Work done by other people sounds easy. How hard can it be to take care of a newborn who sleeps 20 hours a day? How hard can it be to keep track of your billable hours? To travel for one night for business? To get a 4-year-old ready for school? To return a few phone calls? To load the dishwasher? To fill out some forms? Picture Quote #1

Embrace good smells. No cost, no calories, no energy, no time - a quick hit of pleasure Picture Quote #1

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While television is a good servant, it’s a bad master. It can swallow up huge quantities of our lives without much happiness bang for the buck Picture Quote #1

Whenever I’m trying to decide how to spend my precious time, energy, or money, I ask myself a series of questions. ‘Will this broaden or deepen my relationships?’ ‘Will this contribute to an atmosphere of growth in my life?’ ‘Is this a way to ‘Be Gretchen?’ and ‘Will this help connect me to my past?’ Picture Quote #1

People feel happier when they feel like they’re progressing. When they feel like something in their life is growing or getting better Picture Quote #1

I’m constantly on the hunt for insights about happiness or ideas about how to be happier - which probably makes me a somewhat tiresome companion at times Picture Quote #1

Your unhappiness doesn’t help anyone else - and in fact, as I mentioned in another answer, happy people are more altruistically inclined. So happiness is not a selfish goal Picture Quote #1

For quotes, I have one document for general quotes; the other for happiness-related quotes, which I use for the ‘Moment of Happiness,’ my daily emails of happiness quotes Picture Quote #1

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Although we often assume that feelings inspire actions, in fact, actions also inspire feelings. By pushing myself to act happier, I make myself feel happier Picture Quote #1

Work harder to appreciate your ordinary day Picture Quote #1

Look for happiness under your own roof Picture Quote #1

Time waits for no ovary Picture Quote #1

Money. It’s a good servant but a bad master Picture Quote #1

The things that go wrong often make the best memories Picture Quote #1

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What you do every day matters more than what you do once in a while Picture Quote #1

It’s easy to be heavy; hard to be light Picture Quote #1

Act the way that you want to feel Picture Quote #1

Be a storehouse of happy memories Picture Quote #1

Flawed can be more perfect than perfection Picture Quote #1

Enthusiasm is a form of social courage Picture Quote #1

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We are happy when we are growing Picture Quote #1

I can build a happy life only on the foundation of my own nature Picture Quote #1

Focus not on doing less or doing more but on doing what you value Picture Quote #1

Working is one of the most dangerous forms of procrastination Picture Quote #1

One of the most important lessons of childhood is discovering what you like to do Picture Quote #1

Now is now. Here is my treasure Picture Quote #1

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A person with ‘oppositional conversational style’ is a person who, in conversation, disagrees with and corrects whatever you say. He or she may do this in a friendly way, or a belligerent way, but this person frames remarks in opposition to whatever you venture. (Gretchen Rubin Quotes) Having a messy coat closet should not be a big deal in a full life, and yet there’s something about getting control of that coat closet that’s surprisingly satisfying. (Gretchen Rubin Quotes) Take care of difficult calls or emails as quickly as possible. Procrastinating just makes it harder; getting them done gives a big boost of relieved energy. (Gretchen Rubin Quotes) It’s easier to get rid of things when you’re giving them to someone who can use them, but don’t let this kind intention become a source of clutter itself. I have a friend who has multiple piles all over her house, each lovingly destined for a particular recipient. (Gretchen Rubin Quotes) Work done by other people sounds easy. How hard can it be to take care of a newborn who sleeps 20 hours a day? How hard can it be to keep track of your billable hours? To travel for one night for business? To get a 4-year-old ready for school? To return a few phone calls? To load the dishwasher? To fill out some forms? (Gretchen Rubin Quotes) Embrace good smells. No cost, no calories, no energy, no time - a quick hit of pleasure. (Gretchen Rubin Quotes) While television is a good servant, it’s a bad master. It can swallow up huge quantities of our lives without much happiness bang for the buck. (Gretchen Rubin Quotes) Whenever I’m trying to decide how to spend my precious time, energy, or money, I ask myself a series of questions. ‘Will this broaden or deepen my relationships?’ ‘Will this contribute to an atmosphere of growth in my life?’ ‘Is this a way to ‘Be Gretchen?’ and ‘Will this help connect me to my past?’ (Gretchen Rubin Quotes) People feel happier when they feel like they’re progressing. When they feel like something in their life is growing or getting better. (Gretchen Rubin Quotes) I’m constantly on the hunt for insights about happiness or ideas about how to be happier - which probably makes me a somewhat tiresome companion at times. (Gretchen Rubin Quotes) Your unhappiness doesn’t help anyone else - and in fact, as I mentioned in another answer, happy people are more altruistically inclined. So happiness is not a selfish goal. (Gretchen Rubin Quotes) For quotes, I have one document for general quotes; the other for happiness-related quotes, which I use for the ‘Moment of Happiness,’ my daily emails of happiness quotes. (Gretchen Rubin Quotes) Although we often assume that feelings inspire actions, in fact, actions also inspire feelings. By pushing myself to act happier, I make myself feel happier. (Gretchen Rubin Quotes) Work harder to appreciate your ordinary day (Gretchen Rubin Quotes) Look for happiness under your own roof (Gretchen Rubin Quotes) Time waits for no ovary (Gretchen Rubin Quotes) Money. It’s a good servant but a bad master (Gretchen Rubin Quotes) The things that go wrong often make the best memories (Gretchen Rubin Quotes) What you do every day matters more than what you do once in a while (Gretchen Rubin Quotes) It’s easy to be heavy; hard to be light (Gretchen Rubin Quotes) Act the way that you want to feel (Gretchen Rubin Quotes) Be a storehouse of happy memories (Gretchen Rubin Quotes) Flawed can be more perfect than perfection (Gretchen Rubin Quotes) Enthusiasm is a form of social courage (Gretchen Rubin Quotes) We are happy when we are growing (Gretchen Rubin Quotes) I can build a happy life only on the foundation of my own nature (Gretchen Rubin Quotes) Focus not on doing less or doing more but on doing what you value (Gretchen Rubin Quotes) Working is one of the most dangerous forms of procrastination (Gretchen Rubin Quotes) One of the most important lessons of childhood is discovering what you like to do (Gretchen Rubin Quotes) Now is now. Here is my treasure (Gretchen Rubin Quotes)

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