Gretchen Rubin on Creating Great Workplace Habits
39mIntermediate2021-05-27
Authors

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