Freckled Foodie & Friends

In this episode, I sit down with Gretchen Rubin, best-selling author and happiness expert, to explore the intricacies of personal happiness, self-understanding, and ways to live your happiest life. Gretchen shares the inspiration behind her book "The Happiness Project," and the journey to finding her own personal happiness. We dive deep into her Four Tendencies Framework and how our personality types and habit forming affect our happiness. We discuss the impact of sensory experiences on our well-being, the complex relationship between money and happiness, and the joy of reading as a form of self-care.Key Takeaways / Points:What sparked “The Happiness Project” and Gretchen’s own journey to finding personal happinessHow personality type plays a role in habit forming and personal growthUnderstanding “The Four Tendencies” framework and how to create effective resolutions based on your tendencyWhy sensory experiences are crucial for happiness and how to manage sensory overloadThe role our five senses play in our w