Outer Order, Inner Calm: Declutter and Organize to Make More Room for Happiness

by Gretchen Rubin

When we tailor our approach to suit our own particular challenges and habits, we’re far more likely to be able to fashion the order we desire.

The more I study happiness, good habits, human nature, the Four Tendencies, and so on, the more I'm convinced of this: when we do things in the way that's RIGHT FOR US, we're much more able to make and sustain change. For instance, I'm a morning person, and finally it dawned on me that I'd do a better job of putting my clothes away if I did that task first thing in the morning rather than last thing at night. Now I'm so much more consistent about keeping my clothes put away.