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
Ranked #5 in Happiness, Ranked #8 in Project — see more rankings.
Gretchen Rubin had an epiphany one rainy afternoon in the unlikeliest of places: a city bus. “The days are long, but the years are short,” she realized. “Time is passing, and I’m not focusing enough on the things that really matter.” In that moment, she decided to dedicate a year to her happiness project.
In this lively and compelling account, Rubin chronicles her adventures during the twelve months she spent test-driving the wisdom of the ages, current scientific research, and lessons from popular culture about how to be happier. Among other things, she found that novelty and... more
In this lively and compelling account, Rubin chronicles her adventures during the twelve months she spent test-driving the wisdom of the ages, current scientific research, and lessons from popular culture about how to be happier. Among other things, she found that novelty and... more
Rankings by Category
The Happiness Project is ranked in the following categories:
- #90 in Animals Coloring
- #60 in How To
- #56 in Inspiration
- #86 in Life
- #46 in Lifestyle
- #73 in Motivational
- #75 in Organization
- #92 in Personal Development
- #91 in Personal Growth
- #56 in Positivity
- #54 in Self-Help
- #69 in Self-Improvement
- #63 in Self-Love
- #51 in Wellness