Have you guys read “The Happiness Project“, by Gretchen Rubin? (No, I haven’t been living under a rock. Yes, it was everywhere for a while. I just never got around to reading it. And honestly, I didn’t think it would live up to the hype.) What did you think?
In the past year, or so, I’ve found myself randomly researching happiness and learning more about it. I find the topic fascinating and I think this would have been a great book to start with. I’ve been nodding and taking notes (–seriously, notes.) I’m tempted to buy used copies and hand them out to everyone I know.
I say this knowing I tend to get obsessed with books while I’m immersed in them. It will be interesting to see if the glow wears off after I’m done. Or if I’ll have a dog-eared copy forever.
Curious to hear what other people think of it. Thumbs up?
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February 16, 2012 at 4:58 pm |
I haven’t read it but I’m about to launch The Empowerment Project and discovered this as I was checking this name was available. It looks like a great book so I hope I find time to read it someday. The most lifechanging thing I know about happiness is that “you choose to be happy”. Once I heard that somewhere things clicked into place for me.
February 16, 2012 at 5:01 pm |
Ooh Isa, I’ll have to check your site re The Empowerment Project!– Sounds great! Yeah check out the book and let me know your thoughts. (I’ve done a lot of forehead-smacking in the last few days.) Also her blog is quite active and has a ton of stuff on it. Also worth a look!
February 17, 2012 at 11:56 pm |
I read this around the time of all the hype. I remember digging it. I didn’t agree with everything but even so respected the information and Gretchen’s journey. I would like to re read it to refresh the ideas!
February 20, 2012 at 9:50 am |
Yeah I’m finding the whole thing really inspiring. Lots of good creative/happy/introspective juices flowing!
February 20, 2012 at 6:58 am |
I read it a while ago and didn’t care for the author (/main character), but liked the basic concept. I took away the idea of focusing on different aspects of my life for my monthly goals.
February 20, 2012 at 9:49 am |
Lindsey, I know what you mean– I remember coming across her blog a few years ago, and found it annoying. For some reason, it doesn’t bother me now:) How cool to incorporate it into monthly goals! How’s it going?