Happier at Home: Kiss More, Jump More, Abandon a Project, Read Samuel Johnson, and My Other Experiments in the Practice of Everyday Life
Why Rethinking Everyday Life May Be the Most Transformative Journey You’ll Ever Take
About This Book
Imagine coming home each day to a space, a family, and routines that truly support your happiness, growth, and sense of meaning. This guide dives deep into the art and science of crafting a joyful, resilient home life through practical experiments, lively stories, and hard-won insights grounded in both everyday experience and behavioral science. From the way you organize your possessions to the quality of your relationships, the book reveals how seemingly small changes can produce lasting benefits. By learning how to appreciate what you have and mindfully shape your habits, you’ll discover that becoming happier at home is fully within your reach—without needing to upend your life.About the Author
Gretchen Rubin is an acclaimed writer and happiness researcher known for her practical wisdom and approachable style. She’s the author of several bestselling books, including The Happiness Project and Better Than Before, and the host of a top-ranked podcast on happiness. Rubin’s work blends rigorous research with relatable personal storytelling, making her a trusted guide for anyone seeking to build a more joyful and meaningful life. With her trademark honesty and gentle humor, she translates big ideas into habits you can actually use.
Biggest Takeaway
By applying these insights, readers can expect a calmer, more vibrant home environment, improved family relationships, greater daily appreciation, and a stronger sense of confidence and agency. You’ll learn concrete techniques for decluttering, fostering gratitude, creating meaningful rituals, tackling long-postponed tasks, and handling family tensions with humor and self-compassion. The book encourages you to balance simplicity and abundance in your space, cultivate joy both from possessions and experience, and grow in self-knowledge, all while making the most of the life you already have.
Key Insights from This Book
Explore the most important ideas and learn how to apply them in your life.
Why Getting Rid of Clutter Isn’t Really About Owning Less
The Smallest Daily Gestures Can Radically Improve Your Closest Relationships
Acting Like the Person You Want to Become Actually Changes How You Feel
Why the Pursuit of Perfect Simplicity Can Leave Life Feeling Empty
Paradoxes Make Home Happiness Much Richer (and Harder) Than One-Size-Fits-All Tips
Gratitude Isn’t Just a Feeling—It’s a Ritual You Practice at Every Threshold
You Can’t Change Others, But Changing Yourself Changes Relationships
Growth Isn’t the Same as Achievement—Your Mood Rises When You’re Advancing, Not Just Arriving
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