Changing life-long habits and incorporating new positive habits can be hard, but there are ways to make it easier. These 10 books share some valuable tips & techniques that make it easier to change.
This Year I Will…: How to Finally Change a Habit, Keep a Resolution, or Make a Dream Come True
Authors: M.J. Ryan,
Change is something everyone yearns for at various moments in life. It could be to lose weight, save more money or to become a better parent. M. J. Ryan’s advice is for when that desired change doesn’t last and your old habits kick in. She shows you how you can make any change truly last a lifetime.
Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life…And Maybe the World
Authors: William H. McRaven,
Extracted straight from the memoir of a military officer, Make Your Bed is a simple but phenomenal book that will help you get past any hurdle in life. Based on the core content of his speech that gained over 10 million views on YouTube, Admiral McRaven delves deeper into the 10 principles that prepared him to change the world.
The Willpower Instinct: How Self-Control Works, Why It Matters, and What You Can Do to Get More of It
Authors: Kelly McGonigal,
You’re always asked to strengthen your willpower. However, what is willpower? Kelly McGonigal answers this question, but she doesn’t stop there. With compelling insights, she shows you how you can master your willpower and learn to fulfil all of your goals, such as having a better body, better health, and even better career performance.
Better Than Before: What I Learned About Making and Breaking Habits – to Sleep More, Quit Sugar, Procrastinate Less, and Generally Build a Happier Life
Authors: Gretchen Rubin,
Ever wondered why it’s so hard to build a habit, even if it is something you love to do? Gretchen Rubin provides the most practical solutions to your daily habit-building challenges. She shows you how you can build a habit and make it last. You’ll also learn how you can encourage someone else to do the same.
Mini Habits: Smaller Habits, Bigger Results (Mini Habits, #1)
Authors: Stephen Guise,
If you’re tired of failing, and you’re drowning in self-criticism, Stephen Guise’s book might save you. He was just like you until he developed a new strategy for change. After that, all he experienced in life was growth. His workout pattern, his reading habits, and even his career transformed completely — and it all started with one mini habit.
Switch: How to Change Things When Change Is Hard
Authors: Chip Heath,Dan Heath
Your rational mind wants to go to the gym. Your emotional mind wants to sleep longer. This conflict is the reason why most people struggle to make desired changes in their lives. Switch provides a pattern you can use that will assist you in making that change. It starts by uniting the rational and the emotional.
One Small Step Can Change Your Life: The Kaizen Way
Authors: Robert Maurer,
Two thousand years ago, Tao Te Ching said, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” Robert Maurer shows you why this is true by guiding you towards making big changes in your life. He does that by focusing on the small things that you don’t even pay attention to. This book will combat fear and make your dreams come true.
Eat Move Sleep: How Small Choices Lead to Big Changes
Authors: Tom Rath,
His silent battle with a severe illness gave way for Rath to contemplate on three of life’s most important actions – eating, moving and sleeping. Based on thorough research, Eat Move Sleep will make you consume better food, move about more frequently and maintain a healthier sleep schedule.
No Excuses!: The Power of Self-Discipline
Authors: Brian Tracy,
Tracy’s insights will prove to you that luck and talent are secondary, and why it is self-discipline that really guarantees success in people’s lives. No Excuses! is a book that will stop you from envying those who reached the top, by making you work just as hard to do the same – without making any excuses!
Breaking The Habit of Being Yourself: How to Lose Your Mind and Create a New One
Authors: Joe Dispenza,
Dr. Joe Dispenza shows you how you can change those habits you thought you would take with you to the grave. He puts together his knowledge about neuroscience, biology and quantum physics to reveal some mind-blowing techniques that will help you change yourself and design a life of your own choice.
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