{"product_id":"better-than-before-9781444769012","title":"Better Than Before","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e***NEW YORK TIMES \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eBESTSELLER***\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe author of \u003ci\u003eThe Happiness Project \u003c\/i\u003eand \"a force for real change\" (Brené Brown) examines how changing our habits can change our lives.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\"A LOT OF US WOULD LIKE A RUBIN IN OUR LIVES\" \u003ci\u003eThe Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\"FASCINATING, PERSUASIVE\" \u003ci\u003eGuardian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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 exists. It takes work to make a habit, but once that habit is set, we can harness the energy of habits to build happier, stronger, more productive lives.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In \u003ci\u003eBetter Than Before,\u003c\/i\u003e acclaimed writer Gretchen Rubin identifies every approach that actually works. She presents a practical, concrete framework to allow readers to understand their habits - and to change them for good. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Infused with Rubin''s compelling voice, rigorous research, and easy humour, and packed with vivid stories of lives transformed, \u003ci\u003eBetter Than Before\u003c\/i\u003e explains the (sometimes counterintuitive) core principles of habit formation and answers the most perplexing questions about habits: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* Why do we find it tough to create a habit for something we love to do? \u003cbr\u003e* How can we keep our healthy habits when we''re surrounded by temptations? \u003cbr\u003e* How can we help someone else change a habit? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Rubin reveals the true secret to habit change: first, we must know ourselves. When we shape our habits to suit ourselves, we can find success - even if we''ve failed before. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Whether you want to eat more healthfully, stop checking devices, or finish a project, the invaluable ideas in \u003ci\u003eBetter Than Before\u003c\/i\u003e will start you working on your own habits - even before you''ve finished the book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA lot of us would like a Rubin in our lives\u003c\/b\u003e * The Times Magazine *\u003cbr\u003eGretchen Rubin's thesis is \u003cb\u003efascinating\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003epersuasive\u003c\/b\u003e * Guardian *\u003cbr\u003eThis takes on every unhelpful habit you've ever had at home or at work and shows you how you can fix it. \u003cb\u003eA life-changer\u003c\/b\u003e. I more or less lost three stone as a result of reading this book. And it changed completely how I process email which has saved me thousands of hours. \u003cb\u003eA revelation\u003c\/b\u003e. -- Viv Groskop * The Pool *\u003cbr\u003eRubin's book is about \u003cb\u003eliberating yourself from destructive habits\u003c\/b\u003e...she is \u003cb\u003erealistic\u003c\/b\u003e, saying that no one-size-fits-all solution exists * Evening Standard *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis book struck a nerve\u003c\/b\u003e. It basically is the book \"How to Get Up and Get Dressed,\" but \u003cb\u003eit works\u003c\/b\u003e... Once I came to understand habits as harnessing our own laziness - making a habit frees you from decision-making, which you can use to your advantage - my relationship to them changed permanently * New Yorker *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJust read this book\u003c\/b\u003e... It's about the psychology of habit and is \u003cb\u003ean addictive and pleasing read\u003c\/b\u003e (even for someone who is in the habit of reading a lot of such books about, er, changing habits). \u003cb\u003eI strongly recommend it if you are looking to make some permanent changes in your life\u003c\/b\u003e... It's \u003cb\u003eexcellent\u003c\/b\u003e * Viv Groskop *\u003cbr\u003eIf you need a helping hand to make over your bad habits, American self-help author Gretchen Rubin is your woman. \u003ci\u003eBetter Than Before\u003c\/i\u003e is \u003cb\u003efull of practical advice\u003c\/b\u003e and strategies on how to build healthier and happier ways of living that last * Good Housekeeping *\u003cbr\u003ebrilliantly \u003cb\u003eaddictive\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003efascinating \u003c\/b\u003eand \u003cb\u003etransformational\u003c\/b\u003e * Cathy Rentzenbrink, The Bookseller *\u003cbr\u003eDo you have a bad habit you're trying to shake, or a good one you wish you could cultivate? Gretchen Rubin is \u003cb\u003eone of the most charming and erudite authors of her generation\u003c\/b\u003e. Here, she uses her gifts to help you eat right, sleep well, stop procrastinating and start enjoying all that life has to offer. * Susan Cain, bestselling author of QUIET: THE POWER OF INTROVERTS IN A WORLD THAT CAN'T STOP TALKING *\u003cbr\u003eFilled with insights about our patterns of behavior, \u003ci\u003eBetter Than Before\u003c\/i\u003e addresses one of life's big and timeless questions: how can we transform ourselves? In a way that's \u003cb\u003ethought-provoking, surprising and often funny\u003c\/b\u003e, Gretchen Rubin provides us with the tools to build a life that truly reflects our goals and values. * Arianna Huffington, founder of the Huffington Post and bestselling author of THRIVE *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003etruly transformational\u003c\/b\u003e * Prima Magazine *\u003cbr\u003eGretchen Rubin combines deep research and observations from her own life to explain how habits emerge and - more important - how they can change. \u003cb\u003eIt's indispensable for anyone hoping to overhaul how they (almost unthinkingly) behave\u003c\/b\u003e * Charles Duhigg, bestselling author of THE POWER OF HABIT *\u003cbr\u003eGretchen Rubin is a writer after my own heart - \u003cb\u003eseriously brilliant, very warm, and funny\u003c\/b\u003e.  I think she's amazing * Anne Lamott *\u003cbr\u003eIs there a habit in your life you'd like to change? If so, here's your first step: \u003cb\u003eread this book\u003c\/b\u003e. It's loaded with practical, everyday tips and techniques that \u003cb\u003ewill guide you to success\u003c\/b\u003e. * Dan Heath, co-author of bestsellers MADE TO STICK, SWITCH and DECISIVE *\u003cbr\u003eAlmost everyone wants to be \"better\" - slimmer, smarter, better looking, more interesting, more productive - and we want to know we're improving, we want the reinforcing evidence. Gretchen Rubin's new \u003cb\u003emasterpiece\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBetter than Before\u003c\/i\u003e, shows us how. She shows \u003cb\u003ehow to turn vicious cycles into virtuous cycles and how to turn ruts into roads less traveled\u003c\/b\u003e. The key is in starting and supporting the habits that will turn us into who we want to be. Unlike other books on habits, \u003cb\u003eRubin's book gives us the specific tools and a blueprint for getting back on track\u003c\/b\u003e - the fast track. * Brian Wansink, PhD. author of SLIM BY DESIGN *\u003cbr\u003eGretchen Rubin's superpower is curiosity. Luckily for us, she's turned her passionate inquiry to the topic of making and mastering habits. Weaving together research, unforgettable examples, and her brilliant insight, \u003ci\u003eBetter Than Before \u003c\/i\u003eis a force for real change. \u003cb\u003eIt rearranged what I thought I knew about my habits, and I'm better for it\u003c\/b\u003e. * Brené Brown, New York Times bestselling author of DARING GREATLY and THE GIFT OF IMPERFECTION *\u003cbr\u003eWith bold and original insights, Gretchen Rubin reveals the hidden truths about how to change our habits-from resisting junk food and hitting the gym to ending procrastination and saving money. \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBetter Than Before \u003c\/i\u003eis a gem, and the first habit you should form is reading a chapter every night\u003c\/b\u003e. * Adam Grant, Wharton professor and New York Times bestselling author of GIVE AND TAKE *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrab this now!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eBetter Than Before\u003c\/i\u003e is \u003cb\u003eessential reading\u003c\/b\u003e. In this \u003cb\u003egenerous and actionable\u003c\/b\u003e book, Gretchen Rubin helps us make sense of how privilege and opportunity make so many of us unhappy, and shows how basic daily choices can free us to make the most of what we have * Seth Godin, bestselling author of LINCHPIN *\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eBetter Than Before: Mastering the Habits of Our Everyday Lives\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e, \u003c\/b\u003eGretchen Rubin picks up where [William] James left off, integrating a \u003cb\u003ewealth of insight from psychology, sociology, and anthropology in an illuminating field guide to harnessing the transformative power of habit in modern life.\u003c\/b\u003e * Brain Pickings *\u003cbr\u003eWe are totally comfortable calling Gretchen Rubin's new book, Better Than Before: Mastering the Habits of Our Everyday Lives,\u003cb\u003e life-changing\u003c\/b\u003e. * Better Homes \u0026amp; Gardens *\u003cbr\u003eRubin...has brought her theory of contentment to the microlevel. * The Irish Times *\u003cbr\u003eI have read all three of her books, and every suggestion I've tried has made me feel better * Irish Times *\u003cbr\u003eIf anyone can help us stop procrastinating, start exercising or get organized, it's Gretchen Rubin. The happiness guru takes a sledgehammer to old-fashioned notions about change. * Parade *\u003cbr\u003eWe feel exhausted, but also feel jacked up on adrenaline, caffeine and sugar. We feel frantically busy, but also feel that we're not spending enough time on the things that really matter.' \u003cb\u003eWere truer words ever written\u003c\/b\u003e? * Arizona Daily Sun *","brand":"John Murray Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48739249193303,"sku":"9781444769012","price":10.44,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781444769012.jpg?v=1720051636","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/better-than-before-9781444769012","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}