Outer Order Inner Calm: declutter and organize to make more room for happiness

Gretchen Rubin

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THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

'MOVE OVER, MARIE KONDO' Washington Post

'EXCELLENT' Telegraph

'YOU WILL FEEL LIKE YOU CAN TAKE ON THE WORLD' Grazia'WISHING I HAD A RUBIN TO HELP ME MAKE SENSE OF MY BELONGINGS' Red

'DECLUTTER YOUR WAY TO HAPPINESS' Good Housekeeping

In the context of a happy life, a messy desk or a crowded wardrobe is a trivial problem - yet Gretchen Rubin found that getting control of our stuff makes us feel more in control of our lives.

Ask yourself: DO I NEED IT? DO I LOVE IT? DO I USE IT?

With 150 concrete clutter-clearing ideas, insights, strategies, and sometimes surprising tips, Gretchen tackles the key challenges of creating outer order by explaining how to 'make choices', 'create order', 'know yourself', 'cultivate useful habits' and, of course, how to 'add beauty'.

At home, at work, and in life, when we get our possessions under control, we can create a more serene environment. With a sense of fun, and a clear idea of what's realistic for most people, Gretchen suggests dozens of manageable steps to help us achieve the lives we yearn for.

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Praise for Outer Order Inner Calm: declutter and organize to make more room for happiness

  • Move over, Marie Kondo: America's foremost guru on happiness is coming for your tidy principles. - The Washington PostWishing I had a Rubin to help me make sense of my belongings . . . I find myself inevitably inspired. - RedGretchen Rubin is one of the most erudite authors of her generationIf you want to change anything in your life, you need Gretchen RubinI love Gretchen Rubin - she helps me understand both myself and the people around meA genius - Guardian

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Gretchen Rubin

Gretchen Rubin

Gretchen Rubin is one of today's most influential observers of happiness and human nature. She's the author of many books, including the blockbuster New York Times bestsellers The Happiness Project, The Four Tendencies, Better Than Before, and Life in Five Senses. Her books have sold more than 3.5 million copies worldwide, in more than thirty languages. She hosts the top-ranking, award-winning podcast Happier with Gretchen Rubin, where she explores practical solutions for living a happier life. Raised in Kansas City, she lives in New York City with her family.

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