Gretchen Rubin Quotes & Sayings (Page 7)

“Enthusiasm is a form of social courage.”

“For one person, organized files might be a crucial tool for creativity; another person finds inspiration in random juxtapositions.”

“Most decisions don't require extensive research.”

“One of my 'Secrets of Adulthood' is: Somewhere, keep an empty shelf. I know where my empty shelf is, and I treasure it.”

“One thing I wish I could tell my younger self: take photos of everyday life, not special occasions; later, that's what will be interesting to you.”

“The days are long, but the years are short.”

“It's so easy to use tired, shopworn figures of speech. I love using long, fancy words but have learned - mostly from writing my biography of Winston Churchill - that short, strong words work better. I am ever-vigilant against the passive and against jargon, both of which are so insidious.”

“Spending hours stressed out in front of the TV isn't the same as volunteering or donating. Feeling a high level of personal distress makes people feel agitated and emotionally drained, to the point that they lack the energy or detachment to help - or the energy to manage themselves.”

“A person with 'oppositional conversational style' is a person who, in conversation, disagrees with and corrects whatever you say. He or she may do this in a friendly way, or a belligerent way, but this person frames remarks in opposition to whatever you venture.”

“Don't let yourself fall into 'empty.' Keep cash in the house. Keep gas in your tank. Keep an extra roll of toilet paper squirreled away. Keep your phone charged.”