Gretchen Rubin on Creating Great Workplace Habits

Gretchen Rubin, a thought leader in happiness and habits, teaches us how use the Four Tendencies framework to create great habits at work.

Introduction

• Great workplace habits

1. Know Yourself

• Habit distinctions
• The four tendencies
• Are you an obliger?
• Are you a questioner?
• Are you an upholder?
• Are you a rebel?

2. Establish a New Approach to Habits

• Monitor your activities
• Establish strong foundations
• Schedule with intention
• Rely on external accountability

3. Strategies to Overcome Obstacles

• Strategy for success: Abstaining versus moderating
• Strategy for success: Make it convenient
• Strategy for success: Plan to fail

4. How to Begin New Habits

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

Conclusion

• Change your habits to change your life