Gretchen Rubin

Spring Cleaning Ideas: How to Get Started (and Make It Fun)

The one-minute rule: A simple habit that keeps life under control

How to Deal with Paper Clutter: What to Keep, What to Toss, and How to Stay Organized

How to Find the Right Exercise Routine for You

The Strategy of Clarity: How to Make Sure Your Habits Match Your Goals

What is Obliger-rebellion? Signs, causes, and how to handle it

Did the Four Tendencies Quiz Help You Decide If You’re Upholder, Questioner, Obliger, Rebel?

How to change habits based on your Four Tendencies type

How to Use Determination Day to Get Failed Resolutions Back on Track

How to Do a No-Spend Month (and What I Learned)

Join Us for Move 26 in ’26

Choosing a one-word theme for 2026

Gretchen Rubin’s 2025 Gift Guides

Gretchen Rubin’s Gen Z Gifts

Gretchen Rubin’s Fun Candle Gifts

Gretchen Rubin’s 5 Senses Gift Guide

Gretchen Rubin’s Gifts that Keep Giving All Year Long

Gretchen Rubin’s Gifts That Are Not Candles

How to plan your perfect reading retreat

Build Your Summer Reading List

Highlights from the “Secrets of Adulthood” Book Tour

Gretchen Rubin’s Recommendations: Book Gifts for New Grads

Why Whimsy Is Having a Moment

Gretchen Rubin’s Recommendations: Making Organizing Simpler

Gretchen Rubin’s Recommendations: Organization Using What You Already Have

Gretchen Rubin’s Recommendations: Making Life Easier

Gretchen Rubin’s Recommendations: Saving Time and Improving Focus

Gretchen Rubin’s Recommendations: Archiving and Saving the Things That Matter