Gretchen Rubin Knihy

V jedno upršané popoludnie dostala Gretchen Rubinová vnuknutie v mestskom autobuse, keď si uvedomila, že „dni sú dlhé, ale roky krátke“ a rozhodla sa zasvätiť jeden rok vlastnému Projektu šťastia. V živom a pôsobivom opise svojho roka si vydobýja miesto medzi autormi memoárových bestsellerov, pričom s humorom zaznamenáva svoje zážitky. Počas dvanástich mesiacov vyskúšala odveké múdrosti, otestovala súčasný výskum a čerpala rady z masovej kultúry. Rubinová sa snažila zlepšiť svoj život taký, aký bol, a každý mesiac sa sústredila na inú skupinu predsavzatí, ako sú: preukazuj lásku, popros o pomoc, viac sa zabávaj, založ si zápisník vďaky a zabudni na výsledky. Preskúmala zásady od Epikura po dalajlámu, aby zistila, čo funguje. Zisťuje, že šťastie sa dá kúpiť, ak peniaze míňame rozumne, a že aj malá zmena môže spôsobiť veľký rozdiel. Projekt šťastia je napísaný očarujúcim a dôvtipným štýlom, ktorý núti k uvažovaniu, ale číta sa veľmi ľahko. Rubinová prenáša svoje nadšenie a po pár kapitolách pocítite inšpiráciu začať vlastný Projekt šťastia.

Žijeme v době, kdy si můžeme dovolit vlastnit hodně věcí. Čím více věcí, tím snáze vzniká nepořádek. Přestáváme rozlišovat hodnotné od nehodnotného. To má špatný vliv na to, jak se cítíme. Gretchen Rubin ve své nové knize radí vypořádat se s tímto problémem zábavně, a to v několika krocích: Zvolte to, co si ponecháte. Vytvořte z toho řád. Vtiskněte mu svou individuální podobu. Zvykněte si tento řád udržovat. Dodejte k tomu kousek krásy.

Chcete se zbavit špatného návyku, nebo si osvojit nějaký dobrý? Autorka klade čtenářům podnětné otázky, aby jim pomohla zacházet se zvyky vědomě – rozpoznat, jak vznikly a jak se vyvíjely. Především ale předkládá překvapivá doporučení, jak každodenní rituály, které nás ovlivňují víc, než si připouštíme, změnit a dosáhnout spokojenosti. Zasvěceně i vtipně píše o tom, jak zdravě jíst, klidně spát, oprostit se od závislosti, skoncovat s prokrastinací a užívat naplno všeho, co život nabízí. Návody jsou natolik podnětné, že začnou pozitivně formovat vaše chování ještě dřív, než knihu dočtete…

The author experiences a transformative realization about the fleeting nature of time while on a city bus, prompting her to prioritize what truly matters in life. She embarks on a year-long journey dedicated to enhancing her happiness, exploring various strategies and insights along the way. This personal exploration serves as a guide for readers seeking to cultivate their own happiness and make meaningful changes in their lives.

I love Gretchen Rubin and she helps me understand both myself and the people around me Cathy Rentzenbrink, Obliger and bestselling author of THE LAST ACT OF LOVE

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER. Internationally bestselling author Gretchen Rubin has helped millions of readers get happier. Here she tackles the critical question: How can we make good habits and break bad ones?

'A charming journey through the science and experience of fully engaging your senses of smell, taste, touch, sight, and sound' - Adam Grant, author of Think Again The #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Happiness Project turns to the five senses. For more than a decade, Gretchen Rubin had been studying happiness and human nature. Despite all she'd learned, she began to realize that something was missing: she was spending so much time stuck in her head that she wasn't noticing the world around her. In this journey of self-experimentation, Rubin explores the mysteries and joys of embracing the senses as a path to a happier, more mindful life: from the simple pleasures of appreciating ketchup and adding favourite songs to a playlist, to practicing daily rituals and attending Flavor University, she discovers the power of tuning in. Life in Five Senses is filled with profound insights and practical suggestions about how to heighten our senses and live fuller, richer lives - and, ultimately, how to move through the world with more vitality and love. 'An inspiring and practical guide to living in the moment' - Susan Cain, author of Quiet

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In this lovely, easy-to-use illustrated guide to decluttering, the beloved author of The Happiness Project shows us how to take control of our stuff—and, by extension, our lives. Gretchen Rubin knows firsthand that creating order can make our lives happier, healthier, more productive, and more creative. But for most of us, a rigid, one-size-fits-all solution doesn't work. When we tailor our approach to suit our own particular challenges and habits, we can find inner calm. With a sense of fun, and a clear idea of what’s realistic for most people, Rubin suggests dozens of manageable tips and tricks for creating a more serene, orderly environment, including: • Never label anything “miscellaneous.” • Ask yourself, “Do I need more than one?” • Don’t aim for minimalism. • Remember: If you can’t retrieve it, you won’t use it. • Stay current with a child’s interests. • Beware the urge to “procrasticlear.” By getting rid of things we don’t use, don’t need, or don’t love, we free our minds (and our shelves) for what we truly value.

In The Happiness Project, she worked out general theories of happiness. Here she goes deeper on factors that matter for home, such as possessions, marriage, time and parenthood. How can she control the cubicle in her pocket? How might she spotlight her family's treasured possessions? And it really was time to replace that dud toaster. And what does she want from her home? A place that calms her, and energises her. A place that, by making her feel safe, will free her to take risks. Also, while Rubin wants to be happier at home, she wants to appreciate how much happiness is there already. So, starting in September (the new January), Rubin dedicates a school year - September through May - to making her home a place of greater simplicity, comfort and love. Each month, Rubin tackles a different theme as she experiments with concrete, manageable resolutions - and this time, she coaxes her family to try some resolutions, as well. With her signature blend of memoir, science, philosophy and experimentation, Rubin's passion for her subject jumps off the page, and reading just a few chapters of this book will inspire readers to find more happiness in their own lives.