Gretchen Rubin talks about happiness and how to be happier: 1/12/2011

[GretchenRubinNY]

I agree. it's a great way to engineer a lift.

[janjanfavorite]

If my room is not clean I think about it all day and I can't fully enjoy miself in any activities. It's like a little secret that is taking over me. Once I clean my room I feel like it's a new start!

[ErisTheFairest5]

Thank you for you wonderful videos and terrific suggestions! I look forward to a new update every week.

[KT1419]

I agree wholeheartedly with your suggestions, especially the one about making your bed or cleaning out a closet. When I am stressed, I love to clean or move furniture around.

[GretchenRubinNY]

@KT1419 It's strange to me just how calming it is to clean up. It doesn't seem as though a bit of mess should matter much, but somehow, putting things in order gives a bigger boost than I'd expect.