The Strategy of Clarity: How to Make Sure Your Habits Match Your Goals
An earlier version of this article appeared on October 15, 2015 Of all the strategies for habit formation I’ve explored, the Strategy of Clarity took […]
Did the Four Tendencies Quiz Help You Decide If You’re Upholder, Questioner, Obliger, Rebel?
An earlier version of this article appeared January 19, 2015 My Four Tendencies framework divides people into four types based on how they respond to […]
How to change habits based on your Four Tendencies type
Do you want to make a significant change in your life? Or help someone else to make an important change? Often, this means changing a habit […]
How to Use Determination Day to Get Failed Resolutions Back on Track
An earlier version of this article appeared on February 15, 2022 Research shows that by February 28—what might be called “Discouragement Day”—many people have abandoned […]
13 Power Tips For Confident Body Language
[Updated for 2026] Stop. Don’t move a muscle. Freeze exactly where you are right now. Now, do a quick scan: Are your shoulders slumped? Is […]
151 Best Random Acts of Kindness Ideas to Improve the World
Do you want to make the world a better place? Then, be kind. This is not a gimmick. In a world beset by negativity, kindness […]
61 Powerful Management Goals Examples to Set for 2026
If you want to fill 2026 with endless possibilities for personal and professional growth, set your sights on becoming a more effective and efficient manager. […]
39 Best Songs About Friendship [2026 Update]
If you’re compiling songs about friendship for your playlist, the tracks featured today will make the cut. The songs in this collection are perfect for […]
Join Us for Move 26 in ’26
Every year on the Happier with Gretchen Rubin podcast, my sister Elizabeth and I invite our listeners to join us in an annual challenge. For […]
Choosing a one-word theme for 2026
As the new year approaches, many people feel the familiar pull to set goals or create resolutions. But while resolutions are popular, research shows that […]
