“One of the best ways to make yourself happy in the present is to recall happy times from the past. Photos are a great memory-prompt, and because we tend to take photos of happy occasions, they weight our memories to the good.”

American author, blogger, and speaker

Gretchen Craft Rubin is an American author, blogger, and speaker. She is known for writing and speaking about habits, happiness, and the everyday practices that shape a more satisfying life. Her work reaches a wide general audience through books, essays, and talks. Much of what she writes focuses on self-knowledge, behavior, and the small changes people use to live with more purpose and ease.