Atomic Habits

Habit Forming Productivity

Tips for being more consistent in your life

One of the most obvious factors that separate the successful and the unsuccessful is the power of consistency. Successful people can produce extraordinary results because they choose to follow their plans and take the necessary action almost every day, with or without motivation. Life has its ups and downs. Even though this roller coaster ride is […]...

July 30, 2022

Habit Forming

Walk slowly, but never backward

It is easy to get bogged down trying to find the optimal plan for change: the fastest way to lose weight, the best program to build muscle, the perfect idea for a side hustle. We are so focused on figuring out the best approach that we never get around to taking action. The difference between […]...

June 6, 2022

Habit Forming

The role of family and friends in shaping our habits

For most of our evolutionary history, our ancestors lived in tribes. Becoming separated from the tribe—or worse, being cast out—was a death sentence. We want to fit in the groups, bond with others, and earn the respect and approval of our peers. Such inclinations are essential to our survival. Meanwhile, those who collaborated and bonded […]...

June 3, 2022

Habit Forming

How your habits shape your identity and vice versa

It often feels difficult to keep good habits going for more than a few days, even with sincere effort and the occasional burst of motivation. However, once your habits are established, they seem to stick around forever—especially the unwanted ones. Changing our habits is challenging for two reasons: 1. we try to change the wrong […]...

June 3, 2022

Habit Forming

Make good habits with 4 laws

In the third chapter of James Clear’s book, Atomic Habits, he discussed habits and ways to build them. He starts the chapter with the story of a psychologist named Edward Thorndike who conducted an experiment that would lay the foundation for our understanding of how habits form and the rules that guide our behavior. In […]...

May 31, 2022

Habit Forming

How to stick with good habits

James Clear is a writer and speaker focused on habits, decision making, and continuous improvement. He is the author of the no. 1 New York Times bestseller, Atomic Habits. The book has sold over 5 million copies worldwide and has been translated into more than 50 languages. Clear is a regular speaker at Fortune 500 companies and his […]...

May 27, 2022