Amy H.

Amy H. asked Gretchen Rubin:

Hi Gretchen -- SuperFan from San Francisco here. Are there any habits you've tried to make or break that you still struggle with, or did not succeed at? (Apart from anything you deliberately set aside as "Not Gretchen"?) I'm trying to differentiate between habits and things like mindfulness and not letting the daily grind or chaos derail us -- which need ongoing effort and attention.

Gretchen Rubin Oh sure. Habits are tough! My book is littered with examples of failure or, more often, half-success -- when I'm doing something more (like "no seconds" when I'm eating) but still isn't a true confirmed habit. But that's better than before.

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Stephan

Stephan asked Gretchen Rubin:

You describe so many fun experiments and exercises in “Life in Five Senses.” Which one was your favorite and which would you recommend readers try at home?

Syamim

Syamim asked Gretchen Rubin:

Hi Gretchen! If you were asked to recommend a last book for someone to read before he or she dies, what would it be, and why?

Linh Dieu

Linh Dieu asked Gretchen Rubin:

I know that working with other people makes us happier than being alone. But i feel that i donot have close friends near me. Being alone is a kind of happiness?

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