When trying to make changes in your life, a good book can make all the difference. Here are three great reads about building better habits.
Phew, what a title! But don’t let that put you off – this book by a leading neuroscientist is well worth reading if you want to learn more about addictive behaviours. With a foreword by Jon Kabat-Zinn, there’s a particular focus on how mindfulness can help interrupt habits.
You may have already heard of this book – it’s sold more than 5 million copies worldwide. Described as ‘an easy and proven way to build good habits and break bad ones’, it’s an insightful guide to making changes big and small.
Charles Duhigg is an award-winning New York Times business reporter with a knack for finding and telling a good story. In this book, he explores how habits have shaped the lives of public figures such as Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps, civil rights hero Martin Luther King Jr, and Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz.