Better Than Before

How to Make and Break Habits - and Build a Happier Life from the no.1 New York Times Bestselling Queen of Self-Help
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In Better Than Before, Gretchen Rubin explores the intricacies of habit formation and how to create lasting change in personal behaviours. By delving into different personality types and proposing various strategies, Rubin offers practical advice on how to effectively develop habits that lead to a happier and more productive life. She provides insights and methods that can be tailored to individual preferences and lifestyles.
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This book may appeal to you if you're interested in creating positive habits and understanding the science behind why we form them. Gretchen Rubin offers insights into developing routines that stick, using practical strategies tailored to individual personalities. It's a great read for anyone eager to transform their daily behaviours and enhance personal growth.

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Better Than Before

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER. Internationally bestselling author Gretchen Rubin has helped millions of readers get happier. Here she tackles the critical question: How can we make good habits and break bad ones?

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'A LOT OF US WOULD LIKE A RUBIN IN OUR LIVES' The Times Magazine - 'EXTRAORDINARY' Viv Groskop, The Times Style - 'FASCINATING, PERSUASIVE' Guardian - 'A LIFE-CHANGER' The Pool

HABITS ARE THE INVISIBLE ARCHITECTURE OF EVERYDAY LIFE.

Most of us have a habit we'd like to change, and there's no shortage of expert advice. But as we all know from tough experience, no magic, one-size-fits-all solution for everything from weight loss to personal organisation exists. In Better Than Before, Gretchen Rubin answers the most perplexing questions about habits with her signature mix of rigorous research and engaging storytelling (and a personality quiz):

  • Why do we find it tough to create a habit for something we love to do?
  • How can we keep our healthy habits when we're surrounded by temptations?
  • How can we help someone else change a habit?

Rubin reveals the true secret to habit change: first, we must know ourselves. When we shape our habits to suit ourselves, we can find successβ€”even if we've failed before.

Whether you want to eat more healthfully, stop checking devices, or finish a project, the invaluable ideas in Better Than Before will start you working on your own habitsβ€”even before you've finished the book.

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Better Than Before by Gretchen Rubin is widely praised for its insightful exploration of habit formation, offering practical advice for building healthier and happier lifestyles. Reviewers commend the book's engaging and persuasive narrative, highlighting its transformational impact and addictive nature. Rubin's writing is celebrated for its thought-provoking and humorous approach, providing valuable tools for personal development and habit mastery.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781444769012

Publisher: John Murray Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 January 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: John Murray One

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 336

About the Author

Gretchen Rubin is one of the most influential writers on the linked subjects of habits, happiness, and human nature.

She's the author of many books, including the New York Times bestsellers, Better Than Before and The Happiness Project. A member of Oprah's SuperSoul 100, Rubin has an enormous following, in print and online; her books have sold more than 2 million copies worldwide, in more than 35 languages; and on her popular daily blog, gretchenrubin.com, she reports on her adventures in pursuit of habits and happiness. She also has an award-winning podcast, Happier with Gretchen Rubin.

She lives in New York City with her husband and two daughters.

gretchenrubin.com | twitter.com/gretchenrubin | facebook.com/GretchenRubin | instagram.com/gretchenrubin

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