Habits are the cornerstone of behavior change.
Everyone wants to build or break habits. Coaches need to know about it.
Teachers and trainers want to create content or a workshop based on it.
Here are five excellent books on habits.
- Hungar Habits by Judson Brewer:
We often focus on building new habits, but this book is about how to break existing ones. However, this book focuses on breaking habits. While habits can be helpful, they can also be harmful. Smoking, Internet addiction, Mobile addiction, Online Games, and food cravings. Addressing food cravings and unhealthy habits is essential for maintaining good health. The book explains how cravings are formed and offers a structured 21-day step-by-step program to get rid of them.
The book is written by a Psychiatrist. The psychiatrist not only developed the method but also tested it. He found 40% positive results. If you’re dealing with any food-related lifestyle illness, this is a must-read.
2. Tiny Habits by B. J. Fogg.
I always prefer books written by academics, particularly researchers. B J Fogg is a
Stanford scholar. He has not only conducted research on habits but also developed a coaching program around them. His website offers a 5-day free training on habit building. The book is easy to read and clearly articulates how to set or build habits and the logic behind it.The book gives numerous examples for each mini-lesson. If you wish to coach others, or Develop a training workshop on habits, this is the book to read.
3. How to change: Katy Milkman
One more book by the Academic. It is excellent, evidence-based writing with examples on how to change habits or behaviors. Multiple examples from personal habits, healthcare, Insurance Industry are provided. The book is based on her original research done at Wharton Business School. If you want to read only one book on habits, read this.
4. Atomic Habits: James Clear.
It’s a very popular book, with multiple years on the New York Times bestseller list. It’s an accessible read, even for beginners. And worth your time. Productivity, health, or routine changes, one can use the book to achieve them. The author has a popular blog where you can find a large number of popular articles. He also offers a course on habits.
5. Good Habits, Bad Habits: By Wendy Wood
Again, one more book by Academic. World-renowned expert on habits. The book is endorsed by Adam Grant and Angela Duckworth, both leading organizational psychologists in their own domains. This serves as a valuable supplementary read on the subject..
So which book would you like to read first?
