Charles Duhigg analyzes what comprises a habit. Something as simple as eating a cookie every afternoon at 3:30. He looks at cues and rewards; being part of a group and beliefs; use of will-power and making self-control automatic. In understanding how habits are built you then have the key to use this knowledge to make changes in your life. Study habits. Procrastination. Eating
. Working out. Focus and attention.
This book is easy to read and full of narratives derived from research. This is a must read for all college students. Virginia Wesleyan College is using The Power of Habit as reading for their First Year Experience for incoming freshmen.
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