Wisdom From a Happiness Expert: Simple Truths For a Better Life with Gretchen Rubin

The work of building a life we love is deep and longterm. But along the way, there are small and simple gems of wisdom that can pack a big punch and lead us to “aha” moments. Renowned happiness expert Gretchen Rubin’s new book, Secrets of Adulthood: Simple Truths for Our Complex Lives, is full of aphorisms that present those kinds of helpful, concise ideas. Gretchen is the author of many bestselling books, such as The Happiness Project, Better Than Before, The Four Tendencies, and Life in Five Senses. She’s also host of the popular podcast Happier with Gretchen Rubin, which helps people track their happiness-boosting habits. In this episode, Dr. Alexandra and Gretchen use aphorisms from the book to explore themes such as the tension between self-acceptance and wanting to grow, and balancing duty and desire in our relationships. Aphorisms can be wonderful conversation-openers, and this episode may even inspire you to write some of your own! "Your Anxiety Toolkit" on MasterClass: www.masterclass.com/youranxietytoolkit Secrets of Adulthood: Simple Truths for Our Complex Lives by Gretchen Rubin - https://bookshop.org/p/books/secrets-of-adulthood-simple-truths-for-our-complex-lives-gretchen-rubin/ddc6865d87c4185f?ean=9780593800737&next=t&next=t Abandon the Empty Nest. Instead, Try the Open Door by Gretchen Rubin (The Atlantic) - https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2024/11/empty-nest-open-door/680646/ Gretchen’s podcast, Happier with Gretchen Rubin - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/happier-with-gretchen-rubin/id969519520 Gretchen’s website - https://gretchenrubin.com/ Order Dr. Alexandra’s book, Love Every Day - https://bookshop.org/p/books/love-every-day-365-relational-self-awareness-practices-to-help-your-relationship-heal-grow-and-thrive-alexandra-solomon/2e7045884bea4a5f?ean=9781683736530&next=t Subscribe to Dr. Alexandra’s Newsletter - https://newsletter.dralexandrasolomon.com/sign-up Submit a Listener Question - https://form.jotform.com/212295995939274 Learn more about the Options Transition to Independence Program which offers education, vocational, independent living, and emotional support for young adults with complex learning needs. https://www.experienceoptions.org/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.