Better Than Before

A lot of us would like a Rubin in our lives - The Times Magazine

Gretchen Rubin’s thesis is fascinating, persuasive - Guardian

Just read this book… It’s about the psychology of habit and is an addictive and pleasing read (even for someone who is in the habit of reading a lot of such books about, er, changing habits). I strongly recommend it if you are looking to make some permanent changes in your life… It’s excellent - Viv Groskop

If you need a helping hand to make over your bad habits, American self-help author Gretchen Rubin is your woman. Better Than Before is full of practical advice and strategies on how to build healthier and happier ways of living that last - Good Housekeeping

brilliantly addictive, fascinating and transformational - Cathy Rentzenbrink, The Bookseller

Do you have a bad habit you’re trying to shake, or a good one you wish you could cultivate? Gretchen Rubin is one of the most charming and erudite authors of her generation. Here, she uses her gifts to help you eat right, sleep well, stop procrastinating and start enjoying all that life has to offer. - Susan Cain, bestselling author of QUIET: THE POWER OF INTROVERTS IN A WORLD THAT CAN’T STOP TALKING

Filled with insights about our patterns of behavior, Better Than Before addresses one of life’s big and timeless questions: how can we transform ourselves? In a way that’s thought-provoking, surprising and often funny, Gretchen Rubin provides us with the tools to build a life that truly reflects our goals and values. - Arianna Huffington, founder of the Huffington Post and bestselling author of THRIVE

Gretchen Rubin is one of the most influential writers on the linked subjects of habits, happiness, and human nature.

She’s the author of many books, including the New York Times bestsellers, Better Than Before and The Happiness Project. A member of Oprah’s SuperSoul 100, Rubin has an enormous following, in print and online; her books have sold more than 2 million copies worldwide, in more than 35 languages; and on her popular daily blog, she reports on her adventures in pursuit of habits and happiness. She also has an award-winning podcast, Happier with Gretchen Rubin.

She lives in New York City with her husband and two daughters.