About this episode

Gretchen Rubin joins Jonathan Van Ness to discuss self-understanding and the Four Tendencies framework to improve habits and relationships.

Gretchen Rubin is back on Getting Better for a happiness check-in with JVN! This week, they’re talking about what actually helps us understand ourselves, and why knowing how we respond to expectations can make it easier to change our habits, navigate relationships, and create a life that feels better. Gretchen breaks down her Four Tendencies framework — Upholder, Questioner, Obliger, and Rebel — and explains how our tendencies can shape everything from motivation to relationships. JVN and Gretchen also get into managing negative emotions, the importance of our environment, balancing self-acceptance with growth, and why slowing down can sometimes give us the clarity we’ve been looking for. Plus, Gretchen shares what she’s learning from her latest creative obsession, watercolor, and gives us a look at her upcoming Four Tendencies workbook. Check out Grethcen’s Four Tendencies workbook here.  Watch the stories from our AU Docket Drop here. Full Getting Better Video Episodes now available on YouTube.  Follow Gretchen Rubin on Instagram @gretchenrubin Follow Getting Better on Instagram @gettingbetterwithjvn  Follow Jonathan on Instagram @jvn Check out the JVN Patreon…

People in this episode

Host: Jonathan Van Ness

Guest: Gretchen Rubin

Topics covered

• happiness
• self-understanding
• habits
• relationships
• emotional management
• self-acceptance
• creativity

Keywords

• Four Tendencies
• happiness
• self-improvement
• habits
• relationships
• emotions
• creativity

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Organizations: Getting Better, YouTube, Patreon

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