The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin

The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin, 315 pages

I purchased this book years ago always waiting for a perfect time to read it.  Well, now was the time.   I thought the book was going to be a general month by month guide to be happier.  But, what I found was a very inspiring book on how the author achieved happiness in a year in twelve areas of her life.  For example, in January she found more energy and in February, she stopped nagging her husband.  This is a very self motivating book!

Outer Order, Inner Calm by Gretchen Rubin

Outer Order, Inner Calm by Gretchen Rubin, 215 pages

Yet another book written on how to declutter and organize your things.  This author also wrote the Happiness Project.  So, her goal from having people read this book is to be happier.  I did like the way this book was written.  It is simple and organized by chapters: make choices, create order, know yourself, cultivate helpful habits, and add beauty.  This was not only a very motivational read, but also one of the better books on how to clear clutter.