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The author thoughtfully reviewed how habits affect positive and negative aspects of lives, from work ethic to addiction and gambling, and how to get into the good and break the bad.

This is a great book to analyze those habits we have that are preventing us from reaching our next goals, then adjust them into allowing us to succeed in those goals instead. I loved the most how the author goes into the research and multiple life examples of people whose present habits or habit changes made a huge difference in their successes.

This book was really helpful.

I have been reading this since October. So thank you #AwesomeApril for finally being the reason to finish this off since one of my goals was to finish one of the two books I‘ve had in progress for ages.

This was actually a re-read for me and it was good t have a refresher. I definitely need to apply a few things here to my life!

1/5⭐ The author said it was justified for a gambler to be held accountable because she could have stopped, despite all his discussion of neuropsychology & the case studies on the difficulty of habit re-wiring & the casino constantly, actively, & knowingly feeding her addiction. This judgment seems to feed his own superiority complex since it's immediately followed by how he got over an afternoon cookie habit. Deplorable. #bookspinbingo

#1000days #leioapp #habit

The studies and anecdotes that Duhigg shares about habits are all really interesting. Perhaps if I had read the print version, I would have taken actionable notes about how I might apply some of the principles. While listening to the audiobook was entertaining, I didn‘t walk away with big take-aways. If you‘re looking for a book that helps in a more “how to” way to develop good habits and break bad ones, then I recommend Atomic Habits instead.

#20im4 #NewYearSpecial #BookNookBuddies2022

First finish of ‘22. An interesting read. Very informative.

A reread for the end of year as I prepare to crush some new goals. #20in4

I like this take on habits because it covers personal and professional habits and I think it‘s so helpful.

First full book finished!

Joining the readathon! This is my fist book. It‘s a reread. I always like to read a book about habits right before the new year as I contemplate what changes I want to make as far as resolutions.

#20in4 #NewYearSpecial

#WinterGames2021 #MistletoeManiacs #Challenge2021 #ChristmasMyWay #LittenListen #Wintercosy #WrapItUpReadathon #AVerryMerryReadathon

Starting a new audiobook to expanding & understand the mind. #ImpulseReads

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I‘m back! Been a while😭 here‘s what I‘ve been reading:)

Really enjoyed this read. Must read to help you identify your habits and evaluate if you should keep them or not.

I wish I could say this led to a lot of positive habit changes, but it didn't. Maybe I'm just too lazy.

Read in 2020.

#selfhelp

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Just finished my reread of The Power of Habit and found it as interesting and helpful as the first perusal.

Generally speaking, I attempt to coordinate my nonfiction and fiction books - but my current TBR is a bit scattered..
Sometimes you just want to learn about the science behind habit-forming, receive an overview of the 1920s, and feed your Gladiator fandom all at once.

If you want to read a well researched, scientific novel on how habits are created and sustained, this is the book for you.
Although if you're looking for a lighter read on Habits, the book Atomic Habits is great.
Rating : 3.5

"If you believe you can change - if you make it a habit - the change becomes real."

Probably a 3.7 book with some chapters better than others. I liked the chapters on Rosa Parks, grocery stores, Target, and keystone habits. Easy to read style but some parts were a bit of a stretch. Kind of interesting to think about as many of us have been forced to change our habits because of the pandemic.

The brain has this amazing ability to find happiness even when the memories of it are gone.

Habits are powerful, but delicate.

We might not remember the experiences that create our habits, but once they are lodged within our brains they influence how we act—often without our realization.

The brain‘s dependence on automatic routines can be dangerous. Habits are often as much a curse as a benefit.

But conserving mental effort is tricky, because if our brains power down at the wrong moment, we might fail to notice something important.

Habits, scientists say, emerge because the brain is constantly looking for ways to save effort.

Finally finished this #audiobook I started 9 months ago. I listen to so many podcasts, it was hard to stick with an audio book. I really began listening again a couple of weeks ago and enjoyed it, but am ready to get back to all podcasts in my headphones 😊 This book is very interesting and the appendix gave some great practical tips to implement steps to change habits. #nonfiction

#TIL that more than 40% of what we do is habit. #NFNov

Oops, I‘ve fallen behind on my #fallisbooked. Didn‘t think I‘d have many yellow covers, but I do!

Cool video on how to read more books in our content-crammed digital age. Breathtaking footage of gorgeous bookstores around the world plus intriguing theories on forming a reading habit. They also include an interview with the fastest reader in the world. I guess they haven‘t heard about @Liberty Hardy. I still think she could run circles around this guy! 😆📚📚📚 It‘s 38 minutes, but worth the watch. https://youtu.be/lIW5jBrrsS0

I enjoyed reading the little short stories of people and their habits. The book also explained why we do what we do, and the scientific evidence to back it up.

Started this a couple days ago. Pretty interesting so far.

I‘m a day behind, but the one #selfhelpbook that I really like has actually helped me think about what things I love and want in a new way by constantly asking WHY. #selfimprovementsept @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @OriginalCyn620

3/5
A low 3. The topic is interesting and insightful, but it was just too long for me. While I enjoyed the anecdotes, it all felt super drawn-out. Interesting stuff in here for sure, just need a condensed version.

I switched to my #audiobook to get a few things done this afternoon during the #24in48 readathon! I love non-fiction in print form and love it in audiobook form too. I‘ve only listened to one fiction audiobook and it was a thriller that had me hooked so I would do things conducive to listening to it until I finished it! Hope everyone participating is enjoying the readathon! It‘s so fun to see what everyone is reading!

Current #audiobook

Made me reflect about my own “loops”. Lots of info presented in an engaging way.

Started into this book today! 20 pages in and I'm intrigued 🤓

Skeptical going in, but the fascinating examples he shows from Fortune 500 companies to everyday individuals, has opened my eyes to the power of habits. Now to read his newest book!

Trying to find some inspiration to get my life together. I‘m halfway through chapter one and I‘m already intrigued and amazed. Very extraordinary stuff! Happy reading, everyone!

Well written and illuminating. I've already started applying the concept of the habit loop, with some success 😊 Would pick up my own copy if I came across it.

I have learned a lot about how habits form and how they could affect us in a very entertain way. Definitely a read for people who want to change their habits

Started three books this month, DNF two, this one remains...

It can be dragging at times but admittedly so interesting!✨

Go for it

Unforgettable book about the strength of habits and theory of how to create strong habits.

Excellent book on Habit Formation and How to change it.

This book is fascinating! I wonder if it will explain my habit of getting books from the library rather than reading the piles of unread books at home.

A very nicely written and insightful book. Wouldn't you just love to adopt good habits and live a happier and fulfilling life? The book explains how habits are made, how to understand and change them. Interestingly too is the study of collective habits of corporations and societies. Very interesting book, a must read for anyone interested in self-development. Highly recommend it.

17% into this book and im ready to bail.
I have literally waited months for this audiobook from my library. Perfect if you are into science or advertisement but I thought it would teach me how to make new habits. I have three days to finish nine more hours of this book. I hope it picks up.