Three reasons you should read Atomic Habits by James Clear
- Atomic Habits is easy to listen to with a lot of good tips that are uncomplicated.
- Great step by step approach to changing or quitting habits that builds on itself through the book.
- Homework and worksheets are available to go along with it that were very helpful at times.
About Atomic Habits by James Clear
No matter your goals, Atomic Habits offers a proven framework for improving–every day. James Clear, one of the world’s leading experts on habit formation, reveals practical strategies that will teach you exactly how to form good habits, break bad ones, and master the tiny behaviors that lead to remarkable results.
If you’re having trouble changing your habits, the problem isn’t you. The problem is your system. Bad habits repeat themselves again and again not because you don’t want to change, but because you have the wrong system for change. You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems. Here, you’ll get a proven system that can take you to new heights.
Clear is known for his ability to distill complex topics into simple behaviors that can be easily applied to daily life and work. Here, he draws on the most proven ideas from biology, psychology, and neuroscience to create an easy-to-understand guide for making good habits inevitable and bad habits impossible. Along the way, readers will be inspired and entertained with true stories from Olympic gold medalists, award-winning artists, business leaders, life-saving physicians, and star comedians who have used the science of small habits to master their craft and vault to the top of their field.
Learn how to:
- make time for new habits (even when life gets crazy);
- overcome a lack of motivation and willpower;
- design your environment to make success easier;
- get back on track when you fall off course;
…and much more.
Atomic Habits will reshape the way you think about progress and success, and give you the tools and strategies you need to transform your habits–whether you are a team looking to win a championship, an organization hoping to redefine an industry, or simply an individual who wishes to quit smoking, lose weight, reduce stress, or achieve any other goal.
My Review
Atomic Habits does a great job of laying out the framework of changing, improving good habits, and getting rid of bad habits. James Clear walks you through the process of how habits form using realistic examples and psychological and sociological backup. Also, he throws in a bit of chemistry when he mentions how the chemicals in the brain respond to stimulus. But the book isn’t a bunch of high-level information that you can’t use. Clear lays out step-by-step directions to help create better habits in your life.
Pulling from his personal experience and the work of other habit specialists, James Clear brings their work together and pairs them with real-life exercises and homework to help you along the way. I did listen to the audiobook, and handouts are available through links he provides verbally throughout.
While I was able to take away some ideas on how to build good habits (habit-stacking is probably my favorite), there were a few times things got a little repetitive. I understand James Clear presented similar concepts in different ways with different approaches. Still, I wanted to hit fast-forward every now and then. A few of the examples were a little extreme – and were acknowledged as such.
I learned a lot from reading Atomic Habits. And it was a good read. There are a few tactics and practices that I plan on trying, and there are a few that I won’t. If you’re looking for some good ideas, I would give this book a try.
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