Gretchen Rubin discusses her book, "Outer Order, Inner Calm" at a Politics and Prose event at Sixth and I in Washington DC.

Gretchen Rubin has found that getting control of our stuff makes us feel more in control of our lives. Unfortunately, a rigid, one-size-fits-all solution doesn't work for all of us. In Outer Order, Inner Calm: Declutter and Organize to Make More Room For Happiness, Rubin helps us tailor our approach to order and organization to suit our own particular challenges and habits. By getting rid of things we don't use, don't need, or don't love, we’re able to create the order that will make our lives happier, healthier, more productive, and more creative. With a sense of fun, and a clear idea of what's realistic for most people, Gretchen Rubin suggests dozens of manageable steps for creating a more serene, orderly environment—one that helps us to create the lives we want.

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Gretchen Rubin is one of the most thought-provoking and influential writers on the linked subjects of habits, happiness, and human nature. She's the author of many books, including the blockbuster 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, gretchenrubin.com, she reports on her adventures in pursuit of habits and happiness. She also has a highly ranked, award-winning podcast, Happier with Gretchen Rubin. Rubin started her career in law, and was clerking for Justice Sandra Day O'Connor when she realized she wanted to be a writer. She lives in New York City with her husband and two daughters.

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Produced by Tom Warren