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The Happiness Project, Tenth Anniversary Edition: Or, Why I Spent a Year Trying to Sing in the Morning, Clean My Closets, Fight Right, Read Aristotle, and Generally Have More Fun Kindle Edition
by Gretchen Rubin (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 6,618 ratings
“An enlightening, laugh-aloud read. . . . Filled with open, honest glimpses into [Rubin’s] real life, woven together with constant doses of humor.”—Christian Science Monitor
Gretchen Rubin’s year-long experiment to discover how to create true happiness. Drawing on cutting-edge science, classical philosophy, and real-world examples, Rubin delivers an engaging, eminently relatable chronicle of transformation. This special 10th Anniversary edition features a Conversation with Gretchen Rubin, Happiness Project Stories, a guide to creating your own happiness project, a list of dozens of free resources, and more.
Gretchen Rubin had an epiphany one rainy afternoon in the unlikeliest of places: a city bus. “The days are long, but the years are short,” she realized. “Time is passing, and I’m not focusing enough on the things that really matter.” In that moment, she decided to dedicate a year to her happiness project.
In this lively and compelling account—now updated with new material by the author—Rubin chronicles her adventures during the twelve months she spent test-driving the wisdom of the ages, current scientific research, and lessons from popular culture about how to be happier. Among other things, she found that novelty and challenge are powerful sources of happiness; that money can help buy happiness, when spent wisely; that outer order contributes to inner calm; and that the very smallest of changes can make the biggest difference.
This updated edition includes:An extensive new interview with the author
Stories of other people’s life-changing happiness projects
A resource guide to the dozens of free resources created for readers
The Happiness Project Manifesto
An excerpt from Rubin’s bestselling book The Four Tendencies: The Indispensable Personality Profiles that Reveal How to Make Your Life Better (and Other People’s Lives Better, Too)
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"An enlightening, laugh-aloud read... Filled with open, honest glimpses into [Rubin's] real life, woven together with constant doses of humor." -- Terry Hong, Christian Science Monitor "For those who generally loathe the self-help genre, Rubin's book is a breath of peppermint-scented air. Well-researched and sharply written... Rubin takes an orderly, methodical approach to forging her own path to a happier state of mind." -- Kim Crow, Cleveland Plain Dealer "Practical and never preachy ... the rare self-help tome that doesn't feel shameful to read." -- Daily Beast "Packed with fascinating facts about the science of happiness and rich examples of how she improves her life through changes small and big The Happiness Project made me happier by just reading it." -- Amy Scribner, Bookpage
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Gretchen Rubin had an epiphany one rainy afternoon in the unlikeliest of places: a city bus. "The days are long, but the years are short," she realized. "Time is passing, and I'm not focusing enough on the things that really matter." In that moment, she decided to dedicate a year to her happiness project.
In this lively, compelling account--now updated with new material--Rubin chronicles her adventures during the year she spent test-driving the wisdom of the ages, current scientific research, and lessons from popular culture about how to be happier.
This updated edition includes:
- An extensive new interview with the author
- A guide to the dozens of free resources for readers
- The Happiness Project Manifesto
- An excerpt from Gretchen Rubin's bestselling book The Four Tendencies
About the Author
Gretchen Rubin is the author of several books, including the bestselling FORTY WALLS TO LOOK AT WINSTRON CHURCHILL. She was clerking for Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor when she realized that she really wanted to be a writer. She lives in New York City with her husband and two young daughters.
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ASIN : B07CRQMQ17
Publisher : Harper Paperbacks; Anniversary edition (30 October 2018)
Language : English
File size : 4140 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Sticky notes : On Kindle Scribe
Print length : 368 pagesBest Sellers Rank: 142,720 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)144 in Emotions & Mental Health
479 in Emotional Mental Health
501 in HappinessCustomer Reviews:
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 6,618 ratings
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Gretchen Rubin
Gretchen Rubin is one of today’s most influential and thought-provoking observers of happiness and human nature.
Her previous books include the #1 New York Times bestseller THE HAPPINESS PROJECT, as well as the bestselling books BETTER THAN BEFORE, HAPPIER AT HOME, THE FOUR TENDENCIES, and OUTER ORDER, INNER CALM. Her latest book is LIFE IN FIVE SENSES.
She’s the host of the popular, award-winning podcast "Happier with Gretchen Rubin," where she and her co-host (and sister) Elizabeth Craft explore strategies and insights about how to make life happier. As the founder of The Happiness Project, she has helped create imaginative products for people to use in their own happiness projects.
She 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!
Gretchen Rubin started her career in law, and 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.
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William Summers
5.0 out of 5 stars A class above the "instant success" self-help rubbishReviewed in Australia on 11 January 2016
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The most important thing to say about this book is that it is NOT just another one of those vague, hard-to-believe self-help books that promise the world but deliver only vague platitudes and tall tales. There are a few reasons, in my opinion, why this book is vastly more interesting and readable.
- It actually has a specific focus (becoming happier over 12 months, broken down into one life area per month such as money, family, fun)
- It is based on genuine research about happiness, social attitudes and thinking patterns in different societies and over time and human misunderstanding about what will make us happier
- It contains regular practical ideas about how to achieve personal change, from not eating food at children's parties to going on a 5-day intensive art class
- It is not preachy. In fact I can't remember any direct suggestions to the reader, it was almost entirely about the author's own personal journey and the changes she made.
- Most importantly, the author fails in a number of experimental changes she undertakes, and tells us so. This is entirely different from the unrealistic "I achieved instant success without even trying" kind of nonsense in many low-brow self-help books. It also meant I had a lot more trust in the book as a whole and its author.
This is unlikely to turn anybody into a millionaire supermodel overnight, but for me it has been a great prompt to make small changes to my general approach to problems, to seek out new challenges and to make better use of my time. Ultimately anybody can change their life for the better with a bit of self-reflection about what needs to change and an action plan to make it happen.
Oh, and it was also an enjoyable read!
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samantha
4.0 out of 5 stars oh to be more than just "content"Reviewed in Australia on 19 April 2016
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as a generally content person i really related to the idea of just engaging with life and being as happy as i can be. There was so much in this book that i could see reflected in my own life and it helped set me on the track to create my own little happiness project that i'm excited to be starting.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A life changing read.Reviewed in Australia on 15 April 2018
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Grechin Rubin’s year long study into personal happiness, and how to achieve it, is both entertaining and insightful. Her honesty and great sense of humour, combined with a large dose of well researched information, make this a very credible “self-help” read.
The perfect book for anyone feeling, even slightly, dissatisfied with their life. For those who are already happy, reading this book will help you deal with the people in your life who actually resent your personal happiness.
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Lovelylynne
4.0 out of 5 stars Great topicReviewed in Australia on 27 May 2017
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Well written and has given me lots to think about. Makes good conversation with my family. A book I would recommend
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John News
5.0 out of 5 stars ... of all the family members and friends who would love it tooReviewed in Australia on 14 February 2018
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As I read this book I couldn't help thinking of all the family members and friends who would love it too. Very thought provoking.
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Roslyn Fry
5.0 out of 5 stars ... in fast society and loosing the art of meaningful happiness abilities on a daily basisReviewed in Australia on 21 January 2015
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This book is so helpful in making me realise I have been drowned in fast society and loosing the art of meaningful happiness abilities on a daily basis.
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Melissa Peeck
5.0 out of 5 stars will re-read again now in the new year - has awesome ideas.Reviewed in Australia on 1 January 2016
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Really enjoyable, will re-read again now in the new year - has awesome ideas.
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Annie
4.0 out of 5 stars very good readReviewed in Australia on 22 December 2014
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The book has lots of good suggestions that one could incorporate into one's life. I really liked the honesty with which the book is written and would recommend to anyone who wants to improve their outlook on life.
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oksana
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!Reviewed in Belgium on 1 March 2024
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A wonderful book! Not that much new information but has a few interesting points to make you think. It’s really well written and i especially appreciate the language it’s written it.
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AG P
5.0 out of 5 stars The Happiness projectReviewed in Spain on 25 April 2020
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When I made the effort to reach out for them, I found that the ruby slippers had been on my feet all along; the bluebird was singing outside my kitchen window. This final quote from the book speaks to me that happiness is already in life, just need to fine tune my habits, thoughts and behaviour to enjoy it.
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Paula
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely love it!!!Reviewed in Mexico on 6 December 2017
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I started with the free sample because I should admit I’ve read many reviews criticizing the author for not having a difficult life (so how can she ever discover / develop her path for happiness right???). But I found an inspiring book that would fit most people on how to live the life you actually want to live (notice I didn’t say happier). Also I love the mundane references and everyday’s ups and downs, that help to understand the hypothesis, habits and clues better. Fully recommended.
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Mariel Braga
5.0 out of 5 stars famous bookReviewed in Italy on 8 March 2018
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Arrived the day after ordering!!! I love Amazon. The book is impeccable, as well as very interesting due to the topic covered, in a special way by the best-selling author.
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Eva Carriage
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book!Reviewed in Germany on 20 December 2017
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I have no idea how to properly convey how I feel about this book. I felt so much for it and because of it and it's kind of crazy. I saw so much of myself in the author and some of the examples she explained, half the time I was sitting there dumbstruck. She breaks down her resolutions in such a way it's very easy to follow along and she is so specific in how they work out you really can't ask for much more.
Rubin writes in a way that it was very easy for me to relate to and understand. It's a real achievement how much research she did and how many information she is easily able to get across to the reader. Just her Happiness Project in general was a large undertaking but it seemed like so much fun as well. I actually feel happier just having read it and also trying out and noticing little things here and there about myself. This is a book that I think will stay with me forever and one that's definitely worth a yearly read, I can not stop talking about it. I would consider it a must read for just about anyone. I found myself only reading a bit a day so I could draw it out longer, I didn't want it to end.
It's funny that I've reacted to The Happiness Project so strongly too because originally it just sounded like a cute and fun memoir which is something I love to read, but it was so so much more than that. You might think with it being a bit of a self help book that it could get preachy or be filled with boring clinical talk or charts and graphs but it's nothing at all like that. It's someone sharing their wonderful experience with great insight that is very easy to transfer to your own life.
The Happiness Project is an achievement by the author and I would strongly suggest this book to everyone.
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