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Happier with Gretchen Rubin

Happier with Gretchen Rubin

Ep. 591: How to Fight Perfectionism—Plus a Simple Happiness Hack That Really Matters

Happier with Gretchen Rubin · Jun 17, 2026 · 39:38

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We discuss how perfectionism is driven not by high standards but by anxiety—and how embracing imperfection is a great way to overcome it. We also share an important reminder about hearing health and why it matters so much for our happiness and wellbeing.



Resources & links related to this episode:


Cass Aarssen—Clutterbug


Life in Five Senses (Amazon, Bookshop) 

Check out the Don't Break the Chain Habit Tracker in The Happiness Project Shop

Elizabeth: Rewilding by Jane Green (Amazon, Bookshop) 

Gretchen: The Diary of Virginia Wolfe volume 1 (Amazon, Bookshop) 




Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com

Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and the Happier app.

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