A couple of months ago I started reading Happier at Home by Gretchen Rubin and I posted about it here. As I said back then, rather than a “how-to” book, this is more like a memoir of nine months in the author’s life as she goes about making her home life happier.
Month by month, she focuses on a particular area in her life and attempts to make changes which she hopes will invite more happiness into her home. She starts in September by tackling her family’s possessions, then moves through the categories of marriage, parenthood, interior design, time, body, family, neighborhood and “now”.
Each month she makes three or four personal goals to improve these areas. What makes it intriguing is that the goals are very specific to her family’s needs and not as predictable as you may imagine. For instance, in October when she is thinking about how she can make her marriage happier, she decides to take driving lessons. Likewise, in February when she is focusing on “Body”, she aims to “embrace good smells” and to try acupuncture.
It’s obvious that the author put a great deal of thought into her goals. She was clearly dedicated to making changes and it was quite interesting to read as she chronicled her progress. While taking a peek into the workings of her life, I couldn’t help but contemplate the areas that are and are not working in my own life. Focusing on one area for a month at a time has never before seemed realistic to me, but after reading about Gretchen Rubin’s experience I think it just may be the ticket to lasting changes.
If you’re interested in reading Happier at Home yourself, today I have a copy of this book to give away!
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