BOTM #7: Better Than Before (April 2018)
Book Title: Better Than Before
Author: Gretchen Rubin
Who Is This Book For?
Ideal for those interested in personal growth and habit-building, especially readers looking for insights tailored to their personality.
Key Takeaway:
Understanding your unique personality helps you build habits that last.
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“What we do every day matters more than what we do once in a while.”
Main Idea:
In Better Than Before, Gretchen Rubin explores the science of habits, offering insights into why we form habits and how to change them. Rubin presents four personality tendencies that influence habit formation and helps readers create personalized strategies for lasting change.
Key Themes:
Personalizing Habits to Fit Your Personality: Rubin’s four tendencies help readers understand how they approach commitments and follow-through.
Consistency and Motivation: The book offers practical tips to make habits stick, like “treating yourself” and finding external accountability.
Breaking and Replacing Habits: Rubin provides techniques to identify and replace unwanted habits with healthier ones.
5 Journaling Prompts:
What habits would you like to develop? Why do they matter to you?
Which of Rubin’s four tendencies do you identify with? How does this influence your habits?
Describe a successful habit you’ve maintained. What helped you stick with it?
What current habit would you like to change or break? Why?
How can you make your desired habits easier to start and maintain?