Big ideas in a few words -- Cultivating ourselves. The project of happiness ; Self-improvement ; Comfort ; Self-realization ; Adventure ; Memories -- Facing the perplexities of relationships. The challenge of love ; Friendship ; Fitting in and standing out ; Perspective -- Making things happen. Work ; Responsibility ; The thirst for knowledge ; Creativity ; Procrastination ; Housekeeping ; Taking action ; Persistence -- Confronting life's dilemmas. Tough decisions ; Temptations ; Pain ; Desire ; Getting it wrong ; Consequences -- Simple secrets of adulthood -- Your secrets of adulthood

"The #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Happiness Project and Better Than Before distills her key insights into simple truths for living with greater satisfaction, clarity, and happiness"--

In Secrets of Adulthood, writer Gretchen Rubin shares life-changing insights drawn from her studies on happiness and personal experiences. Through clever aphorisms, she distills key truths to help navigate life's complexities. These reflections tackle challenges like indecision, change, temptation, and relationships. Examples include: "Recognize that, like sleeping with a big dog in a small bed, things that are uncomfortable can also be comforting" and "What can be done at any time is often done at no time." Rubin's aphorisms offer practical wisdom for anyone facing major transitions or everyday struggles, providing inspiration and clarity