A Year to Become Better

Proper nutrition, the benefits of movement, mindfulness, the beneficial effects of meditation... of course, we've heard of them. But how much of this has become second nature? What has become our habit and routine? Often, we have to admit, not much.

We usually think that changing habits is something global, requiring a lot of effort and giving up a pleasant lifestyle. Good news: nothing of the sort! Tiny, barely noticeable, but regular actions can change our lives dramatically. If we do one push-up a day, it's much better than if we do nothing at all. The algorithm for forming habits is well studied: any habit that doesn't require a high level of skill can be formed in 21-30 days.

Which is what we will do in 2024. This book contains summaries of 12 global bestsellers and 12 infographics on forming healthy habits. Let's do this together - each month we will figure out what our habits are made of, and develop those that are important for our well-being and happiness.

What's in the book?

How? Learning to form habits
James Clear. Breaking habits down to atoms. How to develop good ones and give up bad ones

Habbit 1. Positive thinking
John Arden. Taming the amygdala and other brain training tools

Habbit 2. Movement
Tom Rath. Eat, move, sleep. How everyday decisions affect health and longevity

Habbit 3. Proper nutrition
Michael Greger. How not to die... from illness. A scientifically based nutrition method that can prevent and reverse diseases

How? Strengthening and using willpower
Kelly McGonigal. Willpower. How to Develop and Strengthen

Habbit 4. Priorities 77
Gary Keller, Jay Papasan. The Most Important Thing: The Remarkable Simplicity Behind Overachievement

Habbit 5. Routine
Daniel Pink. When: The Science-Backed Secrets of Perfect Timing

Habbit 6. Brain Hygiene and Meditation 97
Rick Hanson. Buddha's Brain: The Neuropsychology of Happiness, Love, and Wisdom

How? Overcoming Obstacles
Marshall Goldsmith. Triggers: Building Habits, Building Character
Habbit 7. Listening
Michael Sorensen. Hearing and Understanding: The Foundation of Trusting Relationships

Habbit 8. Creativity
Joe Lau. An Introduction to Critical Thinking and Creativity Theory

Habit 9. The Feeling of Happiness
The 14th Dalai Lama, Desmond Tutu, Douglas Abrams. The Book of Joy: Sustainable Happiness in a Changing World