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Jump into this episode and meet Gretchen. She shares how her business has grown by focusing on customer needs and desires. Her story truly is all about how she left them feeling. Time-based notes: 01:38 Meet Gretchen 02:54 How Gretchen found Direct Sales 04:46 How does Gretchen run her business? 08:14 Personal Growth has come from her DS journey 09:15 Gretchen's greatest achievement in her business 12:47 What is Gretchen's Super Power in Business? 14:43 We share about 'How you Leave them Feeling' Find Gretchen on FB | IG Find me on social - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FB⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please take a minute to rate and review the podcast and share it with others. If you have questions or comments please visit - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lisaduck.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. To be a guest on the podcast and share your story, drop your info here - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lisaduck.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. To learn more about Epicure and my Epicure business visit -⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠spiceitupwithlisaduck.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Digitally Direct Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on FB⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about ⁠⁠⁠Epicure⁠⁠⁠. NEW to Epicure, use Promo Code - EPIC15 at checkout and enjoy 15% off your first order. *Disclaimer: While we strive to provide valuable recommendations and insights, it's important to note that the opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and guests. Before using any of the apps or tools mentioned, we encourage you to conduct your own research and investigation to ensure they align with your individual needs and preferences. Your personal discretion is advised when exploring new software or services. Thank you for listening.

Do you have one person whose work you've looked to for inspiration? For me, that's Gretchen Rubin, author of the Happiness Project, and it's why I was so excited to get her on Humans Outside for a sit-down.  It was such a fun conversation that I want to make sure you get to hear it in this best of humans outside episode. I hope you love this interesting and inspirational conversation with Gretchen Rubin.  Connect with this episode: Read Life in 5 Senses (affiliate link) Visit Gretchen's website Follow Gretchen on Instagram Follow Gretchen on Facebook Follow Humans Outside on Instagram Follow Humans Outside on Facebook Some of the good stuff: [3:05] Gretchen Rubin's favorite outdoor space [4:10] How Gretchen became someone who likes to go outside [6:35] The problem of things taking effort [8:47] Why Gretchen started her Life in 5 Senses project [11:33] Does she still go to this place every day? [11:38] How that practice is like a sit spot [14:40] The freedom (and challenge) of doing something every day [18:28] Gretchen's favorite sense and how her experiment impacted it [19:41] What do we lose when we ignore our senses? [22:27] All about Gretchen's daily outdoor project [24:15] The difference between a chore and recess outside [27:00] Why the freedom to choose your own rules is important (and hard) [30:13] The inspiration for Gretchen's project [33:17] How her five sense are influencing her outdoor project [36:19] Personal habits that make her outdoor time better [40:21] Gretchen's favorite outdoor moment  

Have you had to—or are you contemplating—giving up running because of injury and/or chronic pain? The Final Finish Line, a special four-part series, will be cathartic and helpful as you figure out your next steps. In episode #2, Dimity talks to runner Gretchen Gibson, who had a knee and hip replacement within six months of each other, and Dr. Dan Myer, her orthopedic surgeon, who also remodeled his running career after serious injury. The trio cover: How Gretchen's torn meniscus was actually a short-term problem on top of a long-term problem; Why Dan always asks a patient, “What is the goal here?”; The reason Dan (gently) suggested Gretchen find another athletic passion; How Gretchen, who has crossed 15 half marathon and 2 marathon finish lines, is coping without running; Where Gretchen is currently finding some sweaty and satisfying success. In the monthly Nourished on the Run segment, Ellie Kempton, MS, RDN, and Dimity cover the basics of blood sugar: what it is, why it matters (to everyone, not just diabetics), and a few easy ways to keep yours more stable. We also invite you to join our free Blood Sugar Badass Challenge, September 26-29: register here. Find Dimity's series for Women's Running and other not-running-anymore resources here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What would you find if you spent your outdoor time focused on experiencing life through your five senses? I don't mean just soaking in the great outdoors by seeing, hearing, smelling, touching and tasting, but by adding an intentional focus to explore what each of them adds. That's a question New York Times best-selling author Gretchen Rubin asks through her new book Life In Five Senses and is actively exploring through her own one-year outdoor challenge that she's shared with listeners of her Happier With Gretchen Rubin podcast. In this episode Gretchen sits down to chat with us about all things five senses, outdoor habits, what you find by doing the same thing every day -- whether that be going outside of visiting a museum -- and how you can use your five senses to make your life even happier. Listen now. Connect with this episode: Read Life in 5 Senses (affiliate link) Visit Gretchen's website Follow Gretchen on Instagram Follow Gretchen on Facebook Join the Humans Outside Challenge Follow Humans Outside on Instagram Follow Humans Outside on Facebook Some of the good stuff: [3:05] Gretchen Rubin's favorite outdoor space [4:10] How Gretchen became someone who likes to go outside [6:35] The problem of things taking effort [8:47] Why Gretchen started her Life in 5 Senses project [11:33] Does she still go to this place every day? [11:38] How that practice is like a sit spot [14:40] The freedom (and challenge) of doing something every day [18:28] Gretchen's favorite sense and how her experiment impacted it [19:41] What do we lose when we ignore our senses? [22:27] All about Gretchen's daily outdoor project [24:15] The difference between a chore and recess outside [27:00] Why the freedom to choose your own rules is important (and hard) [30:13] The inspiration for Gretchen's project [33:17] How her five sense are influencing her outdoor project [36:19] Personal habits that make her outdoor time better [40:21] Gretchen's favorite outdoor moment

How do you create a thriving association with an all-volunteer staff? How do you create and maintain momentum as the organization grows and matures? How do we plan our professional and volunteer lives so our personal lives don't get short-changed?In this episode of Associations Thrive, host Joanna Pineda interviews Gretchen Steenstra, Chair and President of Association Women Technology Champions (AWTC), who introduces AWTC, shares her journey to becoming Chair of this all-volunteer organization, and talks about what we can expect from AWTC in 2023. Gretchen discusses:The origins of AWTC and how the organization is by and for women association execs who create and use technology, not just CTOs and CIOs.How AWTC started out as a meetup and is now a full-fledged 501(c)(3).How Gretchen plans her volunteer activities based on the intensity of her personal life. Next year, when her son will be a senior in high school, we won't see much of Gretchen. But until then, it's full steam ahead at AWTC and DelCor.The amazing AWTC planning meeting that will power the organization in 2023.Recent changes to the programming committee.The upcoming awards ceremony.Possible expansion of AWTC to other cities.A new membership application process.The new branding and website launching soon.References:AWTC websiteAWTC awardsAWTC events calendar

About Gretchen Betts: Gretchen is a Chartered and Certified Financial Planner at Magenta – an award winning, specialist Financial Planning company that believes in delivering Planning with Passion every day. Since launch in 2016 the business has become known for its bright and bold brand and for proudly flying the flag for women in the profession. As a Certified Financial Coach, Gretchen is passionate about working closely with clients to understand what they really want from life and to create and implement a Lifetime Financial Plan to help them pursue their passions. Gretchen is active in promoting the need for greater diversity and inclusion in the financial services profession, talking on the subject at various conferences and events. She co-hosts the podcast “Financial Changemakers” which focuses on the need to encourage greater inclusion and diversification in financial services. Outside of work, Gretchen loves all things arts and craft and cats! - use as much as you would like! Key discussion points from this episode include: · Why Gretchen pursued a career in financial service and running her own Financial Planning firm · The reasons why Gretchen is passionate about supporting women to improve their relationship with money. · Some of the steps that women can implement to improve their financial stability. · How Gretchen supports her clients to fact track their journey to financial stability. · Gretchen's definition of the Wealth Cornerstones Contact and work with Gretchen Betts: Website: https://magentafp.com/ Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/planning_angel LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gretchen-betts-36562aa/ Download The Women's Guide: https://mailchi.mp/6013cb7b40df/zpaikecqat Work with Tsitsi and follow The Wealth Conversation: Book a Power Hour: https://calendly.com/thewealthconversation/power-hour LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tsitsi-mutiti-chartered-fcsi/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewealthconversation Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewealthconversation/ Download The Wealth Cornerstones Guide: https://thewealthconversation.com/free-guide/

You've made a profit, now what? Give yourself permission to want more. In this episode, I'm joined by OT, Realtor, and founder of Empowered Homes, Gretchen Kingma. Learn how to add more profit and earn more money while still being in health care. If you're keen to learn how to use real estate to increase your net worth, this is a must listen.   Episode Notes Gretchen and I discuss: Wealth isn't just about money, it's about behaviours How to change your behaviours to establish a wealth building machine How Gretchen works as an OT and realtor to build revenue in the six figures with a very healthy profit margin OT's can use their clinical knowledge and potential real estate license to solve holistic aging in place issues Gretchen shares her "how to's," including her new course, on helping OT's learn to invest in the US real estate market Finding a bold voice to say "I deserve to make more money than a job or a business allows."   Episode Resources: The Online Business Show  Free Strategic Plan Templates OTs Get Paid Facebook Group   About Gretchen: Gretchen's Instagram Empowered Homes Website   Want to learn how to build your own strategic plan? I've got you covered. Click here to download the exact strategic plan templates I use in my own business and in my CEO Payday where I help other OTs do the same. Do you love today's episode?  1. Please leave us a review on Apple or Spotify podcasts. It would mean the world to us.  2. Share it with a friend. 

In this episode of The Outspoken Podcast, host Shana Cosgrove talks to Gretchen LeGrand, co-founder and CEO of Code in the Schools (CITS). Gretchen talks about how she co-founded Code in the Schools with her husband, Mike, the programs they offer and how they help prepare their students for future careers in tech. She also talks about how she went from being a psychotherapist to CEO of a computer science non-profit organization. QUOTES “Computers are so integral to the world that we live in now and have changed everything we do. Every industry is affected by computing. And for students to go through 12 years of school without ever having a class that teaches them how a computer works, like how a person can create a program that makes a computer do all of these things that we have it do, how it does all this thinking work for us, that’s crazy to not have that, to not have that understanding.” -Gretchen LeGrand [16:52] “When you don’t have access to a computer science class in school or ever, how are you going to think like ‘I’m not that person. That I’m not a nerd. I’m not a geek that sits behind a computer all day and types out code. I’m a social person’ or ‘I’m whatever, whatever.’ It’s for everybody, right? But you never know that unless you have the opportunity.” -Gretchen LeGrand [24:59] “I think when you think about success, it’s not money or number of houses or cars, it’s about the lives that you’ve impacted.” -Shana Cosgrove [45:57] TIMESTAMPS [00:04] Intro [02:00] Meet Gretchen LeGrand [05:30] Code in the Schools [12:07] The programs they use [14:21] How they choose courses they offer [16:38] Why a computer science education valuable [18:45] Classroom demographics and colleges they work with [22:38] Gretchen’s favorite success story [26:24] The slow burn to start an organization [30:12] How Gretchen met her husband [32:12] Starting Code in the Schools and going full-time [36:58] Raising money [38:01] The future of Code in the Schools [42:59] How CITS works with Girls Who Code and Black Girls Code [44:15] Being a leader and a recognized figure [48:27] Gretchen’s advice to start a non-profit or study computer science [51:13] Gretchen’s childhood dream job [54:32] What she wishes she did differently in her career [55:10] Her favorite book and professional book that has affected her [58:48] What she loves about Baltimore [59:58] How to get involved with CITS and what’s next [01:02:24] Outro RESOURCES https://www.nwbc.gov/ (National Women's Business Council) https://www.sparkypants.com/ (Sparkypants Studios) https://www.digitalharbor.org/ (Digital Harbor Foundation) https://ymaryland.org/ (The Y in Central Maryland) https://sflc.isd15.org/ (St. Francis Learning Center) https://scratch.mit.edu/ (Scratch) https://code.org/ (Code.org) http://wordpress (Python) https://unity.com/ (Unity) https://wordpress.com/ (Wordpress) https://www.java.com/en/ (Java) https://www.cplusplus.com/ (C++) https://www.morgan.edu/computerscience (Morgan State University Department of Computer Science) https://www.csee.umbc.edu/ (University of Maryland, Baltimore County Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering) https://www.ubalt.edu/cas/undergraduate-majors-and-minors/majors/simulation-and-game-design/ (University of Baltimore Simulation and Game Design) https://www.umd.edu/ (University of Maryland, College Park) https://www.captechu.edu/ (Capitol Technology University) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carmen_Sandiego (Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego?) https://classicreload.com/oregon-trail.html (The Oregon Trail) https://www.thebrewersart.com/ (The Brewer's Art) https://www.zynga.com/ (Zynga) https://girlswhocode.com/ (Girls Who Code) https://www.blackgirlscode.com/ (Black Girls Code) https://www.bizjournals.com/baltimore/c/meet-the-baltimore-business-journals40-under-40/11114/40-under-40-2019-gretchen-legrand-code-in-the-schools.html (Gretchen listed in Business Journal's 40

APPLY NOW to work with me! https://brookethomas321708.typeform.com/to/cHCppKqW thefaithfreebie.com Join Brooke's mental wellness team: myamareglobal.com/10039/en-US/ Follow Brooke on Social Media https://www.brookethomas.com/ facebook.com/groups/liveoutloudtribe/ instagram.com/liveoutloudbrooke linkedin.com/in/thomasbrooke Wealth shaming and generational poverty are for real. Some feel bad for having more, while others feel stuck with less. So, how do we start to see money as something we deserve? Listen in as Gretchen Heinen explains what the Bible says about prosperity and how YOU can earn multiple six figures as an entrepreneur! Question Highlights What do you tell people who pivoted during the pandemic and feel guilty about their success when so many others are suffering financially? What guides you in your business when it comes to what the Bible says about wealth? I love knowing that you learned most of your entrepreneurial skills form Google and YouTube. Can you expand on this and give people some hope around using the internet for good? How was joining a mastermind a game-changer for you? How did you help your husband understand how important it was to invest in yourself? You believe in creating multiple income streams. What would you say to someone with a full-time job who doesn't think they have time? What would you say to someone who lost their job in the pandemic and doesn't know where to begin? Being a mom hasn't stopped you from running multiple businesses. When life gets overwhelming for you, how do you re-center? How did you learn to ask the Holy Spirit for guidance? How long have you been doing that? Can you share your journey around this? In this episode, you will learn about… What Scripture tells us about success being our birthright and the role mindset plays in attracting abundance The true definition of prosperity and how to hold it in your heart (regardless of your circumstances) How you can make money doing ANYTHING provided it solves a problem for people Why creating a movement is the best way to sell a product How losing their 9-to-5 jobs during the pandemic made room for Gretchen and her husband to seek out better opportunities How Gretchen prays for the Holy Spirit to reveal what is ‘mission critical' What James 1:2-4 teaches us about growing stronger through times of trial Show Notes Wealth shaming and generational poverty are real issues for a lot of people. Some feel bad for having more, while others feel stuck with less. Money can get into your mind, and if you don't control the narrative, a poor mindset can do a lot of damage. So, how do you learn to look at money differently and start to see it as something you deserve? What if you could earn multiple six-figures and show up BIG for your God-given calling? Gretchen Heinen built multiple income streams that add up to seven figures. And she did it ON THE SIDE while working full-time as a nurse! Today, she teaches others to do the same through her Net Worth It School, a faith-based business mentorship platform that offers 1:1 coaching, entrepreneurship courses and a monthly membership program to help people create financial legacy. Gretchen is also the host of the Net Worth It Podcast. On this episode of The Live Out Loud Show, Gretchen joins Brooke to discuss the true definition of prosperity, explaining what the Bible says about wealth and why it's our birthright. Gretchen explains how she made her husband understand the importance of investing in a mastermind (and how she earned that $10K back in one weekend!) and offers advice on creating multiple streams of income—with or without a full-time job. Listen in for insight on asking the Holy Spirit for guidance when you're feeling overwhelmed and learn to leverage Scripture to shift your money mindset and start building the abundance you deserve. Connect with Gretchen Heinen Gretchen's Website Gretchen on Instagram Net Worth It Podcast Resources Bible Hub Gretchen's Permission to Speak Course Gretchen's Idea to Launch Course Laura Vanderkam's TED Talk on Time Craig Groeschel on ‘Mission Critical' Astuteness in Business Conference Email brooke@brookethomas.com

Today’s episode is about more than just being happy; it’s about how to really ground down, how to become your best self through creating powerful habits and rituals, and how to overcome your own worst critic: yourself. So, of course, we’ve invited on the master in this subject — Gretchen Rubin!   Gretchen is a five-time best selling author, speaker, podcaster, and the creator of the Four Tendencies framework. In her work, she explores happiness and good habits. She believes there’s no one-size-fits-all solution for becoming happier, healthier, more productive, or more creative; when we know ourselves and what works for us, we can change our habits and our lives.   In our conversation with Gretchen today, we really focus in on how to ground down and find the rituals that work for you. We agree with her that there is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to finding your own happiness — so in today’s show, we really take a look at the many different ways we can begin to form effective rituals and habits while still owning what makes each of us unique and different.   If you haven’t found the habits and rituals that work for you in your everyday life — stay tuned. With Gretchen’s insights today we believe you could discover what works for you best!   IGNTD Specials: IGNTD Live Online Groups (Free for 14 Days) IGNTD Subscription ($43 per month & 30 days of Live Groups included)   Topics Discussed: [:01] About our new IGNTD subscription! [2:37] About today’s episode! [3:17] Our review of the week! [4:36] Sophie shares a quote from our friend, Jen Pastiloff. [5:28] Quieting our inner *sshole. [6:00] About today’s guest: Gretchen Rubin! [7:02] Sophie shares a current ritual in her life that helps her connect to herself. [11:07] Our challenge to you to become more grounded during this quarantine. [11:56] What we’ll be exploring this month. [12:12] Be sure to tag all of us on social media and let us know what resonated the most with you! [13:40] The conversation portion of the podcast with Gretchen Rubin. [14:11] Gretchen introduces herself! [15:05] Gretchen shares what sparked her interest in writing about happiness. [16:35] What was Gretchen’s inner process like to pursue happiness and leave her position clerking for Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor. [19:29] How Gretchen discovered that writing was her true passion and gave her more happiness than her career in law. She also shares how she left her secure career to something less “safe” and guaranteed. [26:35] When was it, along her writing journey, that Gretchen realized she needed to begin packaging it in a way that people could absorb it more easily to incorporate it in their own lives? [30:26] Gretchen shares some tangible tips to improve your life and generally feel more happiness throughout your day. [35:30] Does Gretchen find that biology plays a role in habit-making and happiness? Why are some people better at forming habits than others? To explain this, Gretchen explains ‘the four tendencies.’ [45:00] How knowing which of the four tendencies you are can help aid you in creating powerful habits and understanding yourself on a much deeper level. [52:09] The importance of getting to know yourself and owning the aspects of yourself. [53:38] What is the best advice Gretchen has ever received? [54:30] What has been one of Gretchen’s proudest moments to-date? [54:47] What has been one of Gretchen’s hardest moments to-date? [59:05] What are some of Gretchen’s self-care rituals? [1:00:50] What ignites Gretchen? [1:00:36] Thanking Gretchen for joining the podcast!   Mentioned in this Episode: Jen Pastiloff IGNTD Ep: “Creating the Destination by Listening to Your Journey with Jennifer Pastiloff” Trisha — Your Joyologist IGNTD Ep: “Own Your Own Awesome with Your Joyologist” The Five Minute Journal Gretchen Rubin Gretchen’s Books Happier with Gretchen Rubin (Podcast) The Four Tendencies The Four Tendencies Quiz   Find out more about IGNTD: IGNTD.com IGNTD.libysn.com   Subscribe to the Podcast iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify   Follow us on Social Media! Facebook: IGNTD Instagram: @IGNTD.me Sophie’s Instagram: @Sophie.Jaffe Adi’s Instagram: @DrAdiJaffe   If you enjoyed this podcast… Please let us know what you want to hear about! Tell us in the comments or send us an email at info@igntd.com.   About Our Sponsor: Philosophie Superfoods The Philosophie offers cleanses and other nutritional products that are unlike any of the other supplements and detoxification programs on the market. Why? Because they actually nourish the body with whole, live, nutrient-rich foods. Each of the Philosophie superfoods and protein blends is vegan, raw, gluten-free, and has absolutely no filler ingredients.

Welcome to episode #17 of the Debt-Free Dad Podcast. Today we have a special guest who is going to share how she saved and paid off over $16,000, on a single income, in just 14 months.What You'll LearnHow Gretchen was able to catch up on her mortgage and her car payment.How Gretchen saved and paid off thousands of dollars on a single income.That anyone can get out of debt if they are willing to make some changes.Question of the Show"Over the last few months with all this Coronavirus stuff, I've seen more conversations about investing. Should I be investing too, even though I am still working on my emergency fund and paying off debts?"Resources MentionedThe Money Conversation - Free Guide10 Money Saving Ideas You Can Start Today - FREE COURSEBrad's Totally Awesome Debt Freedom PlannerFor more help, and a step-by-step process to get started, enroll in Brad's FREE online course, LIFE WITHOUT PAYMENTS.Free Tools and Downloads at www.therealdebtfreedad.com-Connect With Brad-Website - https://www.therealdebtfreedad.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/therealdebtfreedad/Private Facebook Group - http://www.facebook.com/lifewithoutpaymentsInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/brad_nelson_debt_free_dad/Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/bradnelson0044/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/balancedcents/Thanks For ListeningLike what you hear? Please, subscribe on the platform you listen to most: Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Tune-In, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, YouTube.We LOVE feedback, and also helps us grow our podcast! Please leave us an honest review in Apple Podcasts, we read every single one.Is there someone that you think would benefit from the Debt Free Dad podcast? Please, share this episode with them on your favorite social network!

Gretchen Reuben is the author of bestsellers Better Than Before and The Happiness Project. Her tribe follows her both in print and online. She also produces her own podcast Happy with Gretchen Reuben, where she talks about good habits and happiness with her sister Elizabeth Craft and is named an all-time best podcast on iTunes in 2015. She started her career in law when she realized she wanted to be a writer. She says of her transformation from law to writing, “For my transition, it wasn’t one moment, it was a series of events that happened over time.” At one point, she considered that writing could be a job for her instead of a hobby. Also, at this time, she went over to a friend’s house, and after talking with her friend, she realized that she wanted the same activity for her work and fun time. With an idea in mind for a book, she came to the realization that “if I was to ever try, now was the time to try.” Gretchen remembers the ecstasy of getting an agent because, for her, that felt like the most significant milestone in her writing career. She was thrilled that someone would put money on her writing career and ambitions. As for her writing process, Gretchen has never deviated from her original procedure. She does not recommend this to everyone; however, this is what she has found works best for her writing endeavors. Using mostly books and a passion for a topic, she fervently engages in going down the rabbit hole of investigation. Listen in to find out why Gretchen focuses on using stories from her own life, how she grounds her writing when using specialized terms and how she came up with her idea for her book, The Happiness Project. Learn how novel and challenge make people happier, how she finds time to write, and the easiest way to make an action a habit. Show Notes [01:51] Moving from working in a law office in the Supreme Court to becoming a writer. [03:21] Gretchen realizes that if she is going to make a career change, now is the time.  [05:02] Toughest part of her transition when working on her book. [06:30] Her writing and research process for each of her books. [09:02] Turning research and investigative notes into readable material. [11:42] For Gretchen, taking notes is a way for her mind to connect the dots of a story. [14:53] When writing, she focuses on using clear direct language and using stories from her own life. [18:39] How being on a crowded bus after running through a rainstorm gave her the idea for her book. [21:32] What is happiness and where can you find happiness in your life? [23:30] How Gretchen finds time to write her books.  [27:00] Her personality framework and how she categorizes people.  [28:30] “You’ve got to have a consistent habit if you’re going to be productive” and the Four Tendencies Framework. [33:18] Advice for new writers who are in the process of writing their first book. [37:20] Engage with Gretchen on social media! Links and Resources Self-publishingschool.com Spsfreetraining.com Circle of Profit Recorder Plus Visit Gretchen on the web Gretchen on Instagram Connect with Gretchen on LinkedIn Take the Four Tendencies Quiz

This week, I am thrilled to bring you bestselling author, Gretchen Rubin. In her latest book,Outer Order, Inner Calm,Gretchen explores the relationship between our physical and mental space: outside order creating an inner calmness. Throughout her career, Gretchen has written on the pursuit of happiness and how one can get there based upon personality traits or just practical tips suited towards their environment. Gretchen’s new book is a wonderful resource for those who aren’t quite sure where to begin but it’s also full of helpful tips I hadn’t ever thought of when decluttering my home. We discuss: How Gretchen discovered outer order contributing to her own inner calm Is the recent interest in decluttering/minimalism just a trend or are people truly catching on to this ‘better way to live’? How personality contributes to our decluttering approach Actionable steps for mothers to keep up with the clutter How to make choices when organizing sentimental items Find all the resources mentioned in this show: Show Notes for EP81: Outer Order, Inner Calm with Gretchen Rubin Let’s keep the conversation going on our Facebook page or Instagram!

Join the Transformations with Jayne Podcast Club here! Jumpstart with Jayne Information : We start May 20th, 2019! This week's guest is the amazing Gretchen Miura. I know I've had so many questions I've wanted to ask about her life in Akita! Gretchen is an American living on the Oga peninsula (Akita prefecture in the Tohoku region of northern Japan). She runs mindfulness weekend retreats at the Zen Temple Dairyuji with her husband Keno, who is a Zen Soto-shu priest. She also runs a handmade bento and eco friendly bags company called SORAbento. We talk about: How Gretchen came to be in Japan Her introduction to Zen Buddhism What it’s like to be the wife of a Buddhist priest What mindfulness is Her upcoming Mindfulness Retreat: June 14-16, 2019. Don't forget to mention you heard about it on the Transformations with Jayne Podcast! Links of things mentioned in this episode: Mindfulness Retreats at Zen temple Dairyuji Websites - www.dairyuji-oga.com instagram https://www.instagram.com/dairyuji_oga/ https://www.facebook.com/dairyuji.oga/ SORAbento Handmade bento bag company www.etsy.com/shop/SORAbento https://www.instagram.com/sora_bento/ https://www.facebook.com/SoraJapan4/ About Gretchen Miura: https://savvytokyo.com/living-the-zen-life-as-a-foreign-woman-in-an-old-akita-temple/

There is no one-way, one-fits-all, magic solution that works for everyone to reach goals or get things done. A lot of people spend time beating themselves up when something doesn't work instead of saying, 'Hey! I've learned something about myself. This isn't the way it works for me; let's move on to something that works better.' They shouldn't feel like they don't have any willpower or they're not a grown up. There's nothing wrong with you; there are other ways of doing things and let's focus on that. - Gretchen Rubin   Click here for the entire show notes Please leave us a review at http://reviewourpodcast.com Join our Open Sky Fitness Podcast Facebook Group! Do the 7 Day Paleo Reset     This week, we are so excited to share Rob's interview with Bestselling Author of numerous books including The Four Tendencies and Co-Host of The Happier Podcast, Gretchen Rubin. Rob and Gretchen dove deep into how she switched from a career in law to become a writer and all about the unique Four Tendencies people have according to their inner and outer expectations: Upholders, Questioners, Obligers, and Rebels. More specifically, you'll learn about: Why we try to change our tendencies and who we are even though there's absolutely no need to do that. The fact that 40% of the population are Obligers. How to make a change in your life without changing your inner nature no matter what tendency you have. Why Rebels have a "could do" list instead of a to-do or goals list. What defines an Upholder and why they're so driven to succeed with just a little bit of accountability. How Gretchen discovered The Four Tendencies by observing people including herself. What an Obliger Rebellion is and why it can be a beneficial breakthrough for an Obliger. How the Four Tendencies can overlap for some people.   "What you do every day matters more than what you do once in a while." - Gretchen Rubin   The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin Get your copy of The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin here In this groundbreaking analysis of personality type, bestselling author of Better Than Before and The Happiness Project Gretchen Rubin reveals the one simple question that will transform what you do at home, at work, and in life.  During her multibook investigation into understanding human nature, Gretchen Rubin realized that by asking the seemingly dry question "How do I respond to expectations?" we gain explosive self-knowledge. She discovered that based on their answer, people fit into Four Tendencies: Upholders, Questioners, Obligers, and Rebels. Our Tendency shapes every aspect of our behavior, so using this framework allows us to make better decisions, meet deadlines, suffer less stress, and engage more effectively. More than 600,000 people have taken her online quiz, and managers, doctors, teachers, spouses, and parents already use the framework to help people make significant, lasting change. The Four Tendencies hold practical answers if you've ever thought... ·         People can rely on me, but I can't rely on myself. ·         How can I help someone to follow good advice? ·         People say I ask too many questions. ·         How do I work with someone who refuses to do what I ask—or who keeps telling me what to do? With sharp insight, compelling research, and hilarious examples, The Four Tendencies will help you get happier, healthier, more productive, and more creative. It's far easier to succeed when you know what works for you. Click Here To Take The Four Tendencies Quiz      The Four Tendencies Framework Intro [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9gieh0LkjQ[/embed]   About Gretchen Rubin Gretchen Rubin is one of today’s most influential and thought-provoking observers of happiness and human nature. She’s the author of many books, including the blockbuster New York Times bestsellers The Four Tendencies, Better Than Before, and The Happiness Project. She has an enormous readership, both in print and online, and her books have sold over 3.5 million copies worldwide. On her top-ranking podcast Happier with Gretchen Rubin, she discusses happiness and good habits with her sister Elizabeth Craft. (Gretchen is an Upholder, Elizabeth is an Obliger). Gretchen Rubin has been interviewed by Oprah, eaten dinner with Daniel Kahneman, walked arm-in-arm with the Dalai Lama, had her work written up in a medical journal, and been an answer on the game show Jeopardy! She started her career in law and was clerking for Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor when she realized she wanted to be a writer.   Let Us Coach You On The Podcast! Come on the podcast and let us be your coach for an hour on the show!   We talked about this a while back but we want you, the listener, to be a guest on our show by allowing us to be your personal coaches for a 1-hour call. Your call will be featured as an actual episode on our podcast but can always keep your identity hidden by changing your name because we know that our health is everything and some things we'd like to keep to ourselves. Here's how you sign up: Go to http://openskyfitness.com/contact/ Fill out your name, email address, and message In your message, please include: Your goals What obstacles you believe are standing in your way Your expectations and how you think Devon and Rob can help you     What You'll Hear on This Episode 00:00 Open Sky Fitness Introduction 1:15  Opening comments with Rob and Devon 1:30 Check out our previous interview: OSF 233 Dr. Joel Fuhrman: Is Fast Food More Addicting Than Drugs? 1:40 About today's guest, Bestselling Author, Gretchen Rubin. 5:00 Come and let us coach you on a podcast episode! 10:30 Join the conversation in our Open Sky Fitness Podcast Group on Facebook 10:55 A question from an OSF Facebook Group Member on natural digestive enzymes and probiotics. 12:30 What's better for you? Raw vs. cooked vegetables. 15:00 Introduction to Gretchen Rubin 18:00 How Gretchen began her new career in writing after working in the world of law for so long. 22:00 How Gretchen and her husband supported each other during their career changs. 25:00 The Four Tendencies: Upholder, Questioner, Obliger, and Rebel as well as outer and inner expectations. 27:50 Why the majority of people (40% of us) are Obligers and we're trying to change our tendencies to be a different person. 28:30 Why Obligers tend to outsource and reach for help to stay on track with their inner expectations and how they do it. 30:30 How to make a change in your life without changing your inner nature no matter what tendency you have. 31:50 How Rebels try to get work done with a "Could Do" list. 33:10 Upholders and how they're so driven to succeed with just a little bit of accountability. 34:00 How Gretchen discovered The Four Tendencies within people including herself. 36:40 Can the Four Tendencies overlap? How do you tip into other personalities? 38:00 Rebels - What are they like? How can you deal with them or help them? 42:40 The Obliger Rebellion: What it is and what happens during one. 49:30 How The Four Tendencies can benefit and help you get to know yourself better. 50:30 Secrets of Adulthood - About this section of her website and some of her favorite secrets. 51:00 About one specific secret of adulthood - "What you do every day matters more than what you do once in a while." 53:00  Final comments with Rob and Devon 53:10 Learn how to can be on the podcast and work with Devon and me in a coaching session! 57:00 Check out our Open Sky Fitness Podcast Group on Facebook 57:10 Open Sky Fitness Closing   RESOURCES MENTIONED DURING THE SHOW: Leave us an iTunes review Subscribe to our podcast and take your health to the next level! Join The Open Sky Fitness Podcast Group on Facebook Learn more about the Sky Fit Challenge Clean up your diet with our  7 Day Paleo Reset Contact Rob and Devon to apply for One-On-One Coaching Sessions Learn more about our new sponsor - ButcherBox Check out our previous interview: OSF 233 Dr. Joel Fuhrman: Is Fast Food More Addicting Than Drugs? Connect with Gretchen Rubin via: Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Take The Four Tendencies Quiz Learn more about Gretchen's Bestselling books including: The Four Tendencies The Happiness Project Better Than Before Check out the Happier with Gretchen Rubin Podcast   JOIN THE SKY FIT CHALLENGE! CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE The challenge consists of: 8 Weeks of Equipment Free Bodyweight Workouts in 20 minutes or less. (No gym membership required) SIMPLE Whole Food Meal Plan w/Tasty Recipe Cookbook Featuring 60+ recipes! Foolproof Schedule so you know EXACTLY what you’re supposed to do every day. 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Journalist, author, and advocate Gretchen Carlson paved the way for #metoo with her historic 2016 sexual harassment complaint against the chairman of Fox News. Named one of Time Magazine's “100 Most Influential People in the World,” and author of New York Times bestsellers “Be Fierce” and “Getting Real,” Carlson is one of America's most successful news anchors and a globally recognized advocate for women's empowerment.  Carlson previously hosted “The Real Story” on Fox News, and co-hosted the number-one rated cable morning news show, “Fox and Friends," for more than seven years. Carlson's recently announced return to television, as host and producer of A+E and Lifetime Network documentaries, breaks the barriers and blacklisting she faced after saying “enough” to harassment. Her comeback is a beacon of hope for other brave women demoted, fired, or blacklisted from their chosen careers after reporting sexual harassment. Carlson started her television career as a political reporter in Richmond, Virginia, and then served as an anchor and reporter in Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Dallas.  In 2000 Carlson moved to national news as co-host and correspondent on CBS' “The Saturday Early Show,” where she covered some of the world's biggest stories, including the 9-11 terrorist attack from the World Trade Center, the Bush-Gore election, and Oklahoma City Bomber Tim McVeigh's execution. She also reported and produced a 30-part series on domestic violence that won several national awards. In 2016 Carlson became the face of workplace harassment survivors, gracing the covers of Time and Good Housekeeping magazines. Carlson's book “Be Fierce” debuted in October 2017 and immediately joined “Getting Real” as a New York Times bestseller. Since her harassment complaint became public, Carlson has worked fearlessly to change laws that protect predators. In December 2017, she joined a bi-partisan coalition of legislators to introduce the “Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Act,” which voids forced arbitration agreements that prevent sexual harassment survivors from getting their day in court. Profits from “Be Fierce” go to Carlson's Gift of Courage Fund, which supports organizations empowering women and young girls. This year the fund is providing free workshops to low-income women facing gender-based discrimination and violence through the Gretchen Carlson Leadership Initiative and supporting the March of Dimes' Gretchen Carlson Advocacy Fellows. Carlson's advocacy has been honored by numerous organizations, including the New York Women in Communications' Matrix Award; the Radio Television Digital News Association's First Amendment Leadership Award; the National Organization for Women's 2018 Women of Power and Influence Award; and the YWCA Greater Los Angeles' 2018 Phenomenal Champion of Change.    An honors graduate of Stanford University, Carlson was valedictorian of her high school class and studied at Oxford University in England. A violin prodigy, she performed as a soloist with the Minnesota Orchestra at age 13, and in 1989 became the first classical violinist to win the Miss America crown. Carlson is the first former Miss America to serve as Chair of the Miss America Organization. Carlson also serves as a national Trustee for the March of Dimes; on the Board of the Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary in Newtown, Connecticut; and as a Trustee of the Greenwich Academy, an all-girls preparatory day school. She is an active volunteer at her church, and hosted the 2016 “Miss You Can Do It” pageant in Illinois to celebrate the achievements of girls and young women with disabilities. Carlson is married to sports agent Casey Close. The couple lives in Greenwich with their two children. In this episode, you will learn: How Gretchen learned business and humility How speaking up can change the world How you CAN be courageous even when you're afraid

Gretchen Rubin is one of the biggest names in self-help, but she's also special to me on a personal level. After my little sister gave me a second chance at life last year, I read everything I could get my hands on about how to be happier and healthier. One of the first books I read --- and the one that made the biggest impact on me --- was Gretchen Rubin’s The Happiness Project. Over the past few months, I’ve been getting to know Gretchen’s work in even more detail as I researched wrote my new book Winning Resolutions: Achieve Your Biggest Goals and Wildest Dreams Once and For All. Gretchen Rubin joins me on this episode of the podcast to talk about her four tendencies framework and how it can help you keep your resolutions. And fitness contributor Kathleen Trotter shares what she says are the three pillars of a balanced fitness routine. Feedback / Connect: Subscribe to My Instruction Manual on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and anywhere else great podcast are found Visit MyInstructionManual.com for shownotes, more great content and to sign up the email newsletter Email: keith@myinstructionmanual.com Keith on Twitter: @KeithMcArthur Join our Facebook page and our Self-Help Book Club on Facebook Find us on Pinterest, Instagram and YouTube Download a free copy of 18 Steps to Own Your Life by clicking HERE Episode 50 Show Notes [00:00] Welcome and Intro Winning Resolutions will be released on December 11, but it's available for pre-order now. Order on Amazon Order on Kobo Other retailers coming soon To get a pile of pre-order bonuses, go to MyInstructionManual.com/resolutions [4:02] Featured interview with Gretchen Rubin Gretchen Rubin is New York Times bestselling author of multiple books including The Happiness Project, Better Than Before, and The Four Tendencies. In this conversation, Keith and Gretchen discuss: The TV program This Time Next Year (see YouTube clip below) [5:35] How Gretchen discovered the Four Tendencies [7:09] Gretchen provides an overview of The Four Tendencies [8:04] Upholders, obliger, rebels, questioners Outer + inner expectations quiz.gretchenrubin.com Gretchen and Keith are both upholders [11:06] Obligers [13:20] Questioners [18:50] How the tendencies overlap [23:07] Rebels [28:00] [34:33] Where to find Gretchen Website: GretchenRubin.com Four Tendencies quiz: Quiz.GretchenRubin.com Instagram: @gretchenrubin Twitter: @gretchenrubin Podcast: Happier with Gretchen Rubin [34:33] Fitness contributor Kathleen Trotter on her three pillars of a balanced fitness routine Kathleen Trotter is author of Finding Your Fit: A Compassionate Trainer's Guide to Making Fitness a Lifelong Habit In this conversation, Keith and Kathleen discuss: Why a balanced fitness routine is critical [35:00] Pillar 1: cardiovascular [36:00] Pillar 2: strength training [38:42] Pillar 3: flexibility + mobility [40:05] Where to find Kathleen [42:25] KatheenTrotter.com Instagram: KathleenTrotterFitness Twitter: KTrotterFitness Facebook: KathleenTrotter [42:45] Closing words

Gretchen Rubin, author of the blockbuster New York Times bestsellers The Four Tendencies, Better Than Before, and The Happiness Project, joins our show in this special episode of the Elite Man Podcast! In today’s episode Gretchen talks about the 4 tendency types that people fall into and why knowing your type can help you become happier, more successful, and more effective in just about every aspect of life. She discusses how she discovered these personality types, how they differ from one another, how to spot other people’s tendencies, and how to capitalize on the natural tendency type you were born with. If you’re wondering how to improve your life by knowing your tendency type and subsequently working with and mastering your innate God-given abilities, check this episode out now! *Download this episode now and subscribe to our channel to get more of these amazing interviews! In our episode we go over: Why Gretchen likes to find patterns and group people into different types of categories How Gretchen got into studying human behavior and happiness and why she chose to become a professional writer What the 4 tendencies are and why your tendency type matters Why your tendency type describes how you respond to expectations Outer expectations vs. inner expectations Upholders, Obligers, Questioners, and Rebels The different job types that generally relate to the different tendency types The strengths and weaknesses of each tendency type The most popular tendency type and the least popular tendency type Whether or not you are born with your tendency or whether your environment creates it Whether or not you can change your tendency later in life and whether or not this would be a good idea The research behind the 4 tendencies and how Gretchen came up with them Famous people or fictional characters in novels that fit the four tendency types Whether Steve Jobs was a rebel or a questioner What my tendency type is and the story that clearly exemplifies this How to make in-the-moment reads on the tendency types of people you just meet What obliger-rebellion is The dangers of each tendency type and how to avoid their pitfalls Gretchen’s best tips on improving your level of happiness Avoiding the negativity bias The power of building relationships and how to get together with your friends more often Learning new skills and growing on a regular basis Making time for having fun and doing things that are actually fun for you The fact that the days are long but the years are short and what this means for you and your life Check out Gretchen on: Website: gretchenrubin.com Quiz: quiz.gretchenrubin.com Facebook: facebook.com/GretchenRubin Sponsors: * I’ve talked about it for weeks and I’m happy to say, today we go live! That’s right the Elite Man Brotherhood is now open to all. Go to EliteManBrotherhood.com/join to sign up for your 14-day free trial. This trial will be gone in 10 days so make sure you act now. You don’t want to miss out on your chance of checking the Brotherhood out and joining this world-class group. EliteManBrotherhood.com/join * You know what’s NOT SMART, making the lottery the centerpiece of your retirement plan. But you know what is SMART? Going to ZipRecruiter.com/elite to hire the right person. ZipRecruiter doesn’t depend on candidates finding you, it finds them for you. Its powerful matching technology scans thousands of resumes, identifies people with the right skills, education, and experience for your job — and actively invites them to apply — so you get qualified candidates fast. That’s why ZipRecruiter is rated #1 by employers in the U.S. (This rating comes from hiring sites on Trustpilot with over 1,000 reviews.) And right now, my listeners can try ZipRecruiter FOR FREE at this exclusive web address: ZipRecruiter.com/elite .That’s ZipRecruiter.com/elite. ZipRecruiter.com/elite.  ZipRecruiter. The smartest way to hire.

This is the story of how Gretchen Powers and Alexandra Roberts became adventure partners. It's also about what it means to be an adventure friend, and how you might find one, too. Sponsored by Escape Campervans Women Featured in this Episode: Gretchen Powers and Alexandra Roberts Hosted and Produced by Gale Straub In this episode, you'll hear: How Gretchen and Alex met and why they weren't fast friends Why going through hard things together (emotionally and in the outdoors) can strengthen bonds The value of "just trying" in the outdoors How Gretchen and Alex went from meeting in Maine to climbing Mount Kilimanjaro for their friendaversary The importance of knowing your friend's weaknesses in the outdoors Advice for making new friends and adventure partners How to hold onto friends once you make them Learn more on the episode landing page. Sponsors & Codes Escape Campervans: Use code 'SHEEXPLORES20' for 20% off. Book for now through June 1, 2019! Some restrictions apply - see landing page for details. Resources: Gretchen Powers: Portfolio and Instagram Alexandra Roberts: Portfolio and Instagram Gretchen & Alex's first ski trip Organizations to Meet Women in the Outdoors: Women Who Hike, And She's Dope Too, Wylder Goods, Outdoor Women's Alliance, Bold Betties, Hike it Baby, Hiking My Way, She Jumps, Women Who Explore She Explores Podcast Facebook Group Enjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It’ll help other people find us. Music is by Lee Rosevere and Kai Engel via Free Music Archive (CC by A license) Music is also by Memory Palace.

Gretchen Rubin is one of today’s most influential and thought-provoking observers of happiness and human nature. She’s the author of many books, including the blockbuster New York Times bestsellers The Four Tendencies, Better Than Before, and The Happiness Project. On Gretchen's top-ranking, award-winning podcast “Happier with Gretchen Rubin,” she discusses happiness and good habits with her sister Elizabeth Craft. In this episode, we discuss: How Gretchen came up with the concept of her new book, The Four Tendencies Inner and outer expectations Upholders, questioners, obligers, and rebels Always beware of an upholder offering advice on how to do something Does your tendency ever change? Can a major life event impact your tendency? Speak the language of the person you're speaking to Upholders need to be on alert for "tightening" Questioners can sometimes drain and overwhelm others with their constant questioning A deep irony within the questioner tendency Obligers need outer accountability Obliger rebellion How to handle a rebel 2 upholders in a romantic relationship (Marni & Jesse) Not being confined by our tendencies We're all different and different things work for different people Show sponsors: CoreChair

This week we're delighted to have Gretchen Rubin on The Psychology Podcast! Gretchen is the author of several books, including the blockbuster New York Times bestsellers, Better Than Before, The Happiness Project and Happier at Home. She has an enormous readership, both in print and online, and her books have sold almost three million copies worldwide, in more than thirty languages. On her popular weekly podcast Happier with Gretchen Rubin, she discusses good habits and happiness with her sister Elizabeth Craft; they’ve been called the “Click and Clack of podcasters.” Her podcast was named in iTunes’s lists of “Best Podcasts of 2015” and was named in the Academy of Podcasters “Best Podcasts of 2016". Gretchen's latest book is The Four Tendencies, which is the main focus of this episode's lively discussion and debate. The larger themes of our conversation include: The four tendencies: Upholders, Questioners, Oblidgers, and Questioners; they refer to the different ways each of us responds to internal and external expectations How Gretchen came up with these 4 categories The ways in which each of these 4 categories may be found to correlate with different "Big 5" personality traits The disadvantages of studying discrete types in the world of personality psychology The level of rigor necessary to distinguish a theory from a fully-formed, brand new personality dimension The place for writing that presents theories built on a more observational and experiential notion of truth, as opposed to a rigorously tested truth The ways that knowing your type can help you harness both your own strengths and those of others Links: [Book] The Four Tendencies [Quiz] Take Gretchen's Four Tendencies Quiz  [Twitter] Follow Gretchen on Twitter for updates

In this episode you’ll learn: How Gretchen started a blog for personal reasons and ended up where she is today! Starting out, your business doesn’t require state of the art software or equipment How a blog was able to bring massive opportunities to Gretchen Blogs are creating and serving people in AMAZING ways How is a blog, in certain ways, like an online portfolio? Being an author can give credibility to you Learn more about how Gretchen supports other bloggers How this career has given Gretchen freedom when it comes to being a family in the military Why comparison can be a hard thing to not get trapped into

Episode 133: Gretchen Rubin is the author of several books, including the blockbuster New York Times bestsellers, Better Than Before, The Happiness Project and Happier at Home. She has an enormous readership, both in print and online, and her books have sold more than two million copies worldwide, in more than thirty languages. On her popular weekly podcast Happier with Gretchen Rubin, she discusses good habits and happiness with her sister Elizabeth Craft; they’ve been called the “Click and Clack of podcasters.” Her podcast was named in iTunes’s lists of “Best Podcasts of 2015” and was named in the Academy of Podcasters “Best Podcasts of 2016.” BuzzFeed listed Happier in 10 Life-Changing Things to Try in June and the New Yorker said, “Their voices remind you that life is a human project that we’re all experimenting with.” The podcast consistently ranks in the iTunes Top Charts. Gretchen Rubin started her career in law and was clerking for Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor when she realized she wanted to be a writer. She lives in New York City with her husband and two daughters. Show notes: New video released this week! Check out my YouTube channel to watch How Gretchen started her career in law and realized she wanted to be a writer When she worked on a proposal, got an agent and started writing ever since How she became interested in human nature in pursuit of understanding how people work Gretchen didn't feel fearful transitioning from a lawyer to a writer because she knew so much what she wanted to write The difference between happiness and joy (does it even matter?) Why it's more important to focus on how to be happier than finding out what happiness "really is" She shares different ways on how to process information Why she loves Agatha Christie's Autobiography The truth about using rewards The Four Tendencies Framework explained (which one are you?) Find out your own tendency HERE Download the Better App HERE The beauty about novelty and challenge Discussion on Mark Manson's Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck How self-knowledge can result to a more productive, more creative and happier life Make the perfect hard-boiled eggs with Krups Egg Cooker Must-read books: Man's Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl A Pattern Language by Christopher Alexander Connect with Gretchen: Website Facebook Twitter Pinterest Instagram [Tweet "Do you know which tendency you are? Find out your own by listening to author @GretchenRubin"] {COACHING} Ready to break limiting beliefs + Take your self-worth to the next level? Apply for my 1:1 coaching HERE. {NEXT LIVE EVENT} Claim your ticket to come to MORE THAN THIS: a two-day intensive to break limiting beliefs, expand your self-worth, and live for something bigger. Play in the mountains with hosts Amanda Gyuran and I HERE.

Gretchen Rubin, bestselling author of The Happiness Project and Better than Before, reveals 8 effective strategies for creating new habits and how to exploit your own personality type to make your habits stick.    Here's what we talked about:    2:21 – Why do we do what we do, why are we the way that we are? How Gretchen got into the business of happiness and habits.   4:05 – The puzzle of habits: Why sometimes we can change and sometimes we can’t – even if we want to.    6:05 – When it comes to habits and expectations, there are only four types of people. Which type are you?    8:40 – Can people change? How to bust through the limitations of your habit tendencies to live more consistently with your nature.    12:04 – The 4 foundational things you need to get a handle on to master your good habits and eliminate the need for willpower.    14:42 – The importance of getting control over (or getting rid of!) the “stuff” in your life.   17:58 – Should you be monitoring your habits? The benefit of knowing where you are at all times and who this strategy might work for.   24:34 – Why going public with your goals could be good for you – and why some people should keep it secret.    25:58 – The danger of YOLO and the vicious start/stop cycle and how you can reframe habit stops and backslides for major success.   29:29 – The all-powerful lightning bolt: how people and habits really CAN change overnight!   32:54 – Abstainers vs. moderators. Why some people need it to be “all or nothing” and how it out could make all your cravings disappear.    39:33 – Are rewards and values undermining your habits? How to set up rewards to make your habits stronger…and when it’s OK to admit that you don’t even want to try.    46:37 – The real reason we want new habits and how they can make your life “Better Than Before.”   Want the written version? Join the Transcribe Tribe for FREE transcripts at www.undergroundwellnessradio.com!    Hosted by Sean Croxton of Underground Wellness.