2022 was the year I started reading again, and my sabbatical really helped me with that one. One of the books that I read during my sabbatical was Atomic Habits by James Clear. I also happened to read The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg just before reading Atomic Habits.
I was familiar with the concept of how habits help people based on articles I had read and based on anecdotes from folks. However, the frameworks shared by both books (especially Atomic Habits) blew my mind! I was really sold by how picking up small habits and adding on to it can make a huge difference, and I started implementing my learnings immediately.
Six months pass, and I now have a solid system of at least six daily routines (which includes daily reading) – on a very interesting (and recursive) note, I finished reading Atomic Habits using the reading routine that the book taught me – how cool is that huh? 😉
If you are a person that is struggling with making changes in your life, and really want to learn about building small habits that can make a difference in the long run, I would give Atomic Habits a strong recommendation. Check out my reviews of Atomic Habits and The Power of Habit in Goodreads to know more on why I recommend both books!
Atomic Habits: An Easy and Proven Way to Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones by James ClearMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
I read this book right after reading The Power of Habit and hence was able to enjoy it a lot more than I thought. The book is basically a fun manual of some systems to cultivate new habits and to remove bad habits. I am already in the process of incorporating some of the ideas in my life and I am enjoying it!
It’s also one of the most practical self-help books that I’ve read in the recent past. If you are interested in tweaking your habits, this will an excellent (and fun) read!
The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do and How to Change by Charles DuhiggMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Provides a fascinating insight into the world of habits. The book provides several anecdotes and real life incidents that showcase the importance of habits and how they matter – both in day to day life and in real-life scenarios. Even though it’s non-fiction, the book was a good and fun read (at least for me), it is enlightening and endearing.
So, which book are you going to read next? 🙂
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