Gretchen Rubin on Creating Great Workplace Habits

Gretchen Rubin on Creating Great Workplace Habits

39mIntermediate2021-05-27

Authors

Gretchen Rubin

Gretchen Rubin

Author of best-selling books, including The Happiness Project

Course details

Gretchen Rubin on Creating Great Workplace Habits is a practical and focused approach on how to apply noted happiness and habits expert Gretchen Rubin's eye-opening research to the workplace. Gretchen explains the four tendencies individuals have and how they drive our habits, as illustrated in her book Better Than Before: What I Learned about Making and Breaking Habits—to Sleep More, Quit Sugar, Procrastinate Less, and Generally Build a Happier Life. She introduces practical strategies to create better work habits and tips for ongoing success. With these techniques, you can build the foundation for a happier, healthier, and more productive life.

Skills covered

Thought LeaderRemote WorkTime ManagementWell-Being and Self-CarePersonal DevelopmentProfessional Development

Concepts

0. Introduction

  • 01 - Great workplace habits

1. Know Yourself

  • 02 - Habit distinctions
  • 03 - The four tendencies
  • 04 - Are you an obliger
  • 05 - Are you a questioner
  • 06 - Are you an upholder
  • 07 - Are you a rebel

2. Establish a New Approach to Habits

  • 08 - Monitor your activities
  • 09 - Establish strong foundations
  • 10 - Schedule with intention
  • 11 - Rely on external accountability

3. Strategies to Overcome Obstacles

  • 12 - Strategy for success - Abstaining versus moderating
  • 13 - Strategy for success - Make it convenient
  • 14 - Strategy for success - Plan to fail

4. How to Begin New Habits

  • 15 - Start a new habit during a bigger transition
  • 16 - Reward yourself for keeping a habit

Conclusion

  • 17 - Change your habits to change your life