“[Benjamin Franklin]identified thirteen virtues he wanted to cultivate--temperance, silence, order, resolution, frugality, industry, sincerity, justice, moderation, cleanliness, tranquility, chastity and humility--and made a chart with those virtues plotted against the days of the week. Each day, Franklin would score himself on whether he practiced those thirteen virtues.”
Quote by Gretchen Rubin
Work
The Happiness Project: Or, Why I Spent a Year Trying to Sing in the Morning, Clean My Closets, Fight Right, Read Aristotle, and Generally Have More Fun
This book chronicles the author's systematic effort to boost her own happiness over the course of one year. Drawing on insights from philosophy, psychology, and popular culture, she sets monthly goals covering areas such as energy, relationships, work, and leisure. The narrative blends personal anecdotes with reflections on happiness research, offering a practical and relatable account of trying to cultivate more joy and fulfillment in everyday life. more
Author
Gretchen Rubin
Gretchen Rubin is a renowned American author and psychologist, born in 1966. Her work primarily focuses on personal habits, happiness, and self-improvement. Rubin's book 'The Happiness Project' has gained international acclaim, and through her research and practice, she helps readers explore how to achieve personal happiness. more
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