Full Description
At least one third of our waking hours are lived on autopilot. But habits of the mind do not have to control us- we can steer them. Drawing on the latest research, psychologist Jeremy Dean explains why seemingly easy habits can prove difficult to form and how to take charge of your brain's routines to make any change stick. Making Habits, Breaking Habits explains that it is possible to bend habits to your will- and become happier, more creative, and more productive.
Contents
PART ONE Anatomy of a Habit 1. Birth of a Habit 2. Habit Versus Intention: An Unfair Fight 3. Your Secret Autopilot 4. Don't Think, Just Do It! PART TWO EVERYDAY HABITS 5. The Daily Grind 6. Stuck in a Depressing Loop 7. When Bad Habits Kill 8. Online All the Time PART THREE HABITS CHANGE 9. Making Habits 10. Breaking Habits 11. Healthy Habits 12. Creative Habits 13. Happy Habits
