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Gretchen Rubin’s press, podcast, and television appearances.

Find Order, Calm and Joy in Everyday Life

CBS MORNINGS

Bestselling author Gretchen Rubin discusses her new book "Secrets of Adulthood," offering practical insights on happiness, calm, and finding meaning in everyday life.
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BBC

Gretchen Rubin: One sentence can change your life

by Katty Kay

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Getting Better Podcast

The Life Changing Science of Optimism (And How You Can Harness It)

by Jonathan Van Ness

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NPR | LIFE KIT

If you want more happiness in your life, ask yourself this simple question

by Marielle Segarra, Sam Yellowhorse Kesler

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The Atlantic

Abandon the Empty Nest. Instead, Try the Open Door.

by Gretchen Rubin

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CBS News

Happiness expert Gretchen Rubin on the truth behind building better habits

by CBS News

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Real Simple

I Started Using the “1-Minute Rule”—and Now I Spend Way Less Time Cleaning

by Arlyn Hernandez

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CNBC

Raising Successful Kids I study happiness for a living—my 4 best parenting lessons for raising happy, successful kids

by Gretchen Rubin

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FORBES

25 Inspiring Podcasts To Supercharge Your Career In 2025

by Caroline Castrillon

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The Skimm

7 Spring Book Releases You Can Binge In a Couple of Sittings

by Margo Ghertner and Caroline Goldstein

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Axios

What one-liners can teach us about life

by Carly Mallenbaum

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CBS News

Author Gretchen Rubin on how to find order, calm, and joy in everyday life

by CBS News

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BUSTLE

Is The “One Minute Rule” The Key To Getting Your Life Together?

by Carolyn Steber

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Apartment Therapy

I Sent a Happiness Expert My Morning Routine — This Is the One Tweak She Said to Make

by Heather Bien

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THE New York Times

A Surefire Way to Be More Productive

by Nell McShane Wulfhart

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Fast Company

3 Common Mistakes We Make When Trying To Be Likable

by Gretchen Rubin

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