A year to become better
Proper nutrition, the benefits of exercise, mindfulness, the positive influence of meditation… of course, you've heard of them. But which of these has become second nature to us? What has become a habit and a matter of course? Often, we are forced to admit: not much.
We usually think that changing habits is something global, requiring great effort and giving up a pleasant lifestyle. The good news: nothing of the sort! Tiny, barely noticeable, but regular actions can change our lives dramatically. If we do one push-up a day, it is much better than doing nothing at all. The algorithm for habit formation is well-studied: any habit that does not require a high level of skill can be formed in 21–30 days.
That is what we will be doing in 2024. This book contains summaries of 12 global bestsellers and 12 infographics on forming healthy habits. Let’s do it together—each month, we will look into what our habits consist of and acquire the ones that are important for our well-being and happiness.
What's in the book?
How? Learning to form habits
James Clear. Breaking down habits into atoms. How to acquire good ones and break bad ones
Habit 1. Positive thinking
John Arden. Taming the amygdala and other brain training tools
Habit 2. Movement
Tom Rath. Eat, Move, Sleep. How everyday choices affect health and longevity
Habit 3. Proper nutrition
Michael Greger. How Not to Die. Discover the foods scientifically proven to prevent and reverse disease
How? Strengthening and using willpower
Kelly McGonigal. The Willpower Instinct. How to develop and strengthen it
Habit 4. Priorities 77
Gary Keller, Jay Papasan. The One Thing. The surprisingly simple truth behind extraordinary results
Habit 5. Routine
Daniel Pink. When: The scientific secrets of perfect timing
Habit 6. Brain hygiene and meditation 97
Rick Hanson. Buddha's Brain. The practical neuroscience of happiness, love, and wisdom
How? Overcoming obstacles
Marshall Goldsmith. Triggers. Creating behavior that lasts — becoming the person you want to be
Habit 7. Listening skills
Michael Sorensen. I Hear You. The surprisingly simple skill behind extraordinary relationships
Habit 8. Creativity
Joe Lau. An Introduction to Critical Thinking and Creativity
Habit 9. The feeling of happiness
Dalai Lama XIV, Desmond Tutu, Douglas Abrams. The Book of Joy: Lasting happiness in a changing world
Pages: 168 (coated paper). Integral binding
Dimensions: 28x21 cm
