The best 100 Routines & Habits books

Routines and habits are essential components of our daily lives, influencing our personal and professional success. By understanding and mastering these concepts, we can unlock our full potential and lead more fulfilling lives. That's why we've created this comprehensive list of books to help you dive deep into the world of Routines And Habits.

Our selection covers various aspects of establishing and maintaining effective routines and habits. So, let's transform your life one habit at a time by exploring these insightful reads!
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Routines & Habits Books: The Now Habit by Neil Fiore

The Now Habit

Neil Fiore
A Strategic Program for Overcoming Procrastination and Enjoying Guilt-Free Play
4.4 (461 ratings)
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What's The Now Habit about?

The Now Habit investigates a problem many people can relate to today: procrastination. Why do people put off important tasks until the last possible second? And how can they be helped? The Now Habit explains where this phenomenon comes from, and which mindset and tools can help us overcome it.

Who should read The Now Habit?

  • Anyone suffering from procrastination
  • Anyone who wants to help a chronic procrastinator
  • Anyone interested in self-management and personal development

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Routines & Habits Books: The Pomodoro Technique by Francesco Cirillo

The Pomodoro Technique

Francesco Cirillo
4.6 (611 ratings)
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What's The Pomodoro Technique about?

The Pomodoro Technique (2009) presents a simple yet effective method of structuring your workday. This method helps to overcome your lack of motivation by cutting large or complex tasks into small, manageable chunks. Using these techniques, you will gain more control over your work, thus making you a more effective worker and work more rewarding.

Who should read The Pomodoro Technique?

  • Anyone interested in time management and productivity
  • Anyone struggling with procrastination
  • Anyone in search of simple tools to boost their productivity

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Routines & Habits Books: The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg

The Power of Habit

Charles Duhigg
Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business
4.3 (3,226 ratings)
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What's The Power of Habit about?

The Power of Habit (2012) explains what an important role habits play in our lives, whether they’re good ones, like brushing our teeth and exercising, or bad ones, like smoking. Filled with research-based findings and engaging anecdotes, The Power of Habit not only explains exactly how habits are formed, it provides easy tips for changing habits, both on an individual and an organizational level.

Who should read The Power of Habit?

  • People striving to form good habits, like exercising regularly, or kick bad ones, like eating fast food
  • Anyone interested in how our tendency to form habits is manipulated by companies
  • Anyone who wants to implement new routines in their organizations

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Routines & Habits Books: The Power of Less by Leo Babauta

The Power of Less

Leo Babauta
The Fine Art of Limiting Yourself to the Essential ... in Business and in Life
4.5 (276 ratings)
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What's The Power of Less about?

The Power of Less introduces Leo Babauta’s ideal of productive minimalism. His approach focuses mainly on the development of good habits as the key to long-term changes.

Who should read The Power of Less?

  • Anyone interested in learning how to achieve more by working less
  • Anyone who wants to learn what productive minimalism could be like
  • Anyone who feels overwhelmed by their life

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Routines & Habits Books: Switch by Chip Heath & Dan Heath

Switch

Chip Heath & Dan Heath
How to Change Things When Change Is Hard
4.4 (326 ratings)
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What's Switch about?

Switch examines why it is often difficult for people to switch their behavior, and how, by understanding the mind, it is possible to find shortcuts that make change easier. Through scientific studies and anecdotes, Switch provides simple yet effective tools for implementing changes.

Who should read Switch?

  • Anyone who wants to change parts of their own behavior
  • Anyone who wants to implement a change in a group or organization
  • Anyone who wants to understand why changing behavior is often so difficult

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Routines & Habits Books: The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin

The Happiness Project

Gretchen Rubin
Or, Why I Spent a Year Trying to Sing in the Morning, Clean My Closets, Fight Right, Read Aristotle, and Generally Have More Fun
4.3 (281 ratings)
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What's The Happiness Project about?

What is happiness and how can we bring more of it into our lives? Gretchen Rubin asked herself this question because although she fulfilled all the prerequisites for a happy life – an intact family, a good job and enough money for a rainy day – she found herself frequently unhappy. During her year-long Happiness Project, she read about various techniques and theories on increasing happiness and tried to become happier with their help.

 

Who should read The Happiness Project?

  • Anyone who wants to boost the little bits of happiness in their everyday lives
  • Anyone looking for ideas and theories about happiness
  • Anyone in need of concrete suggestions about how to establish a balance between work, social life, family and self-fulfillment

 

 


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Routines & Habits Books: The ONE Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan

The ONE Thing

Gary Keller and Jay Papasan
The surprisingly simple truth behind extraordinary results
4.5 (902 ratings)
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What's The ONE Thing about?

The ONE Thing (2013) helps you to discover your most important goal, and gives you tools to ensure you can use your time productively to get there. The book reveals that many of the maxims we accept as good practice are actually myths that only hinder our progress. It also provides advice on how to live your life with priority, purpose and productivity without sending other aspects of life out of balance, because this is the way to perform the kind of focused work that leads to great success.

Who should read The ONE Thing?

  • Anyone looking to improve their productivity
  • Anyone who has trouble finding time to commit to their goal
  • Anyone looking for greater clarity and purpose in their daily life

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Routines & Habits Books: Hooked by Nir Eyal

Hooked

Nir Eyal
How to Build Habit-Forming Products
4.6 (596 ratings)
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What's Hooked about?

Hooked (2014) explains, through anecdotes and scientific studies, how and why we integrate certain products into our daily routines, and why such products are the Holy Grail for any consumer-oriented company. Hooked gives concrete advice on how companies can make their products habit-forming, while simultaneously exploring the moral issues that entails.

Who should read Hooked?

  • Anyone who wants to understand how habits are formed
  • Anyone who wants to design a hugely successful product or enhance an existing one
  • Anyone who wants to understand how some products take advantage of our tendency to form habits

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Routines & Habits Books: First Things First by Stephen R. Covey, A. Roger Merrill and Rebecca R. Merrill

First Things First

Stephen R. Covey, A. Roger Merrill and Rebecca R. Merrill
To Live, to Love, to Learn, to Leave a Legacy
4.6 (832 ratings)
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What's First Things First about?

This title provides you with valuable insights and guidelines that will help you focus your life on the things that are truly the most meaningful. You’ll learn how to set your priorities, make the best decisions, and develop a keen vision for the future. If you’re looking to create positive change in your life, this book is a great place to start!

Who should read First Things First?

  • Anyone who feels a lack of inner peace, balance or meaning in life
  • Anyone who wants to use his or her time more effectively
  • Anyone who has a hard time making big decisions
  • Anyone who wants to improve the quality of his or her life

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Routines & Habits Books: Essentialism by Greg McKeown

Essentialism

Greg McKeown
4.5 (1,193 ratings)
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What's Essentialism about?

Essentialism (2014) teaches you how to do better by doing less. By offering practical solutions for how to get your priorities straight, Essentialism helps you to eliminate all of the junk in your routine that’s keeping you from being truly productive and fulfilled.

Who should read Essentialism?

  • Anyone who thinks that they are far too busy without being productive
  • Anyone who feels like there is never enough time
  • Anyone having a hard time identifying his or her priorities in life

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Routines & Habits Books: The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod

The Miracle Morning

Hal Elrod
The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life (Before 8 A.M.)
4.5 (1,676 ratings)
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What's The Miracle Morning about?

In The Miracle Morning (2012), Hal Elrod explains the techniques that got him through the aftermath of a near-fatal car accident. Elrod realized that the key to a successful and fulfilling life was dedicating some time to improving ourselves every day. He details six crucial steps we can take every morning to help us jump-start our days and get us well on our way to a fulfilled life.

Who should read The Miracle Morning?

  • Anyone who no longer wants to settle for a mediocre life
  • Anyone who has trouble waking up in the mornings
  • Anyone who wants to be more focused and dedicated throughout their day

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Routines & Habits Books: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo

The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up

Marie Kondo
The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing
4.2 (1,180 ratings)
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What's The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up about?

The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up isn’t just a guide to decluttering, it’s a best seller that’s changed lives in Japan, Europe and the United States. The Wall Street Journal even called Marie Kondo’s Shinto-inspired “KonMari” technique “the cult of tidying up.” Kondo explains in detail the many ways in which your living space affects all aspects of your life, and how you can ensure that each item in it has powerful personal significance. By following her simple yet resonant advice, you can move closer to achieving your dreams.

Who should read The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up?

  • Anyone who dreads cleaning their house
  • Anyone interested in how their surroundings affect their lives
  • Anyone looking for tips on how to be a more effective organizer

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Routines & Habits Books: The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy

The Compound Effect

Darren Hardy
Jumpstart Your Income, Your Life, Your Success
4.3 (545 ratings)
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What's The Compound Effect about?

The Compound Effect shows us how to make lasting changes by paying attention to the smallest decisions we make – and their cumulative effect on us. It’s about the slow burn, not the big gesture. Author Darren Hardy teaches us that by accepting responsibility for our own lives, we can change our habits and carve out a life that is more successful, fulfilling and happy.

Who should read The Compound Effect?

  • Anyone who wants to improve their lives and transform their daily habits
  • Anyone who wants big, sustainable results
  • Anyone who’s tried quick fixes and gotten nowhere

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Routines & Habits Books: Living the 80/20 Way by Richard Koch

Living the 80/20 Way

Richard Koch
Work Less, Worry Less, Succeed More, Enjoy More
3.8 (677 ratings)
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What's Living the 80/20 Way about?

Living the 80/20 Way shows you how to apply the 80/20 principle, an economic concept which states that the vast majority of results come from a small proportion of effort, to your personal life. With pragmatic, easily applicable advice about how to create more with less, the author encourages the reader to focus on what’s important and to think outside the box.

Who should read Living the 80/20 Way?

  • Life coaches or other motivational coaches
  • Anyone who feels unsatisfied with how they spend their time
  • Anyone who feels overwhelmed and exhausted by a busy schedule

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Routines & Habits Books: What Got You Here, Won’t Get You There by Marshall Goldsmith

What Got You Here, Won’t Get You There

Marshall Goldsmith
How Successful People Become Even More Successful!
4.2 (281 ratings)
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What's What Got You Here, Won’t Get You There about?

Your people skills become increasingly important the further you climb up the ladder of success. What Got You Here, Won’t Get You There (2007) describes some of the bad habits that commonly hold back successful people and explains how to change them.

Who should read What Got You Here, Won’t Get You There?

  • Managers wanting to become more successful
  • Anyone who wants to gain respect in the office and improve relationships with coworkers
  • Leaders and executives who are proud of their personality flaws

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Routines & Habits Books: Mini Habits by Stephen Guise

Mini Habits

Stephen Guise
Smaller Habits, Bigger Results
4.6 (634 ratings)
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What's Mini Habits about?

Mini Habits (2013) explains the logic behind an innovative approach to achieving your goals. Motivation and ambition aren’t necessarily what will drive you to success; rather, it’s your small day-to-day habits that will really get you on the right track. Learn how to harness their power with these blinks.

Who should read Mini Habits?

  • People finding it difficult to keep up with their health or weight loss goals
  • Anyone looking for ways to build new skills with minimal effort
  • People hoping to make changes in their lives, but with no idea where to start

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Routines & Habits Books: Making Habits, Breaking Habits by Jeremy Dean

Making Habits, Breaking Habits

Jeremy Dean
Why We Do Things, Why We Don’t, and How to Make Any Change Stick
4.1 (642 ratings)
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What's Making Habits, Breaking Habits about?

Making Habits, Breaking Habits (2013) provides an overview of exactly what habits are and how we form them. Using this knowledge, it reveals how to create healthy habits and tackle the bad ones so that we can experience lasting, positive change in our everyday lives.

Who should read Making Habits, Breaking Habits?

  • People interested in human behavior and psychology
  • Anyone willing to improve their life and make lasting changes

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Routines & Habits Books: The 8th Habit by Stephen R. Covey

The 8th Habit

Stephen R. Covey
From Effectiveness to Greatness
4.0 (554 ratings)
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What's The 8th Habit about?

The 8th Habit (2004) helps you find your inner voice and thereby lead a more fulfilled life. Covey explains why we struggle to feel motivated and passionate (particularly in our working life) and how we can go about changing that.

Who should read The 8th Habit?

  • Business leaders
  • Anyone feeling lost or unfulfilled
  • People striving to work efficiently and with joy

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Routines & Habits Books: How to Be Alone by Sara Maitland

How to Be Alone

Sara Maitland
The School of Life
4.2 (366 ratings)
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What's How to Be Alone about?

Today’s socially focused culture leaves us very little time to ourselves and unprepared for times when we may actually need to be alone. How to Be Alone (2014) shows us that we don’t need to be scared of solitude, and that there are many benefits and joys to be found in being alone. So don’t be afraid, go solo!

Who should read How to Be Alone?

  • People interested in sociology and human behavior
  • Anyone afraid of being alone

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Routines & Habits Books: Eat, Move, Sleep by Tom Rath

Eat, Move, Sleep

Tom Rath
How Small Choices Lead to Big Changes
4.0 (346 ratings)
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What's Eat, Move, Sleep about?

Eat, Move, Sleep (2013) offers simple tips for improving your health and well-being in some very important ways. You don’t have to revolutionize your lifestyle to get in shape and increase your energy levels – little changes can make a big difference, and these blinks will show you how.

Who should read Eat, Move, Sleep?

  • Anyone hoping to lead a healthier lifestyle
  • Workaholics struggling to improve their work-life balance
  • People with stressful jobs and packed daily routines

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Routines & Habits Books: Organize Tomorrow Today by Jason Selk, Tom Bartow and Matthew Rudy

Organize Tomorrow Today

Jason Selk, Tom Bartow and Matthew Rudy
Eight Ways to Retrain Your Mind to Optimize Performance at Work and in Life
4.5 (347 ratings)
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What's Organize Tomorrow Today about?

Organize Tomorrow Today (2015) is the definitive guide to achieving a successful career and fulfilling life. These blinks offer you valuable information, giving you the tools to unlock the power of your mind, increase your self-confidence and become your most productive self.

Who should read Organize Tomorrow Today?

  • Artists and creatives looking to be more productive
  • Athletes who want to create positive new habits
  • Students and professionals who want to become better public speakers

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Routines & Habits Books: The Sleep Revolution by Arianna Huffington

The Sleep Revolution

Arianna Huffington
Transforming Your Life One Night At A Time
3.9 (363 ratings)
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What's The Sleep Revolution about?

These blinks are about the importance of a basic human necessity that we often brush aside: sleep. Getting enough sleep isn’t just about feeling better in the morning – it improves your work performance, health and even your personal relationships. Similarly, sleep deprivation isn’t a by-product of hard work; rather, it prevents you from reaching your full potential. The Sleep Revolution (2016) explains why sleep is so critical, and what you can do to get more of it.

Who should read The Sleep Revolution?

  • Anyone who gets sleepy at work or school
  • Parents and teachers who aren’t getting enough rest
  • Athletes wanting to reach their peak performance

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Routines & Habits Books: 18 Minutes by Peter Bregman

18 Minutes

Peter Bregman
Find Your Focus, Master Distraction, and Get the Right Things Done
3.7 (406 ratings)
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What's 18 Minutes about?

18 Minutes (2011) is a helpful guide to getting things done by focusing on meaningful work, reaching goals and preventing distractions. These blinks will show how to identify the kind of work that is right for you and how to stay on track and hit your targets.

Who should read 18 Minutes?

  • People who want to get things done
  • Anyone feeling overwhelmed with work
  • Anyone searching for happiness and meaning in their lives

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Routines & Habits Books: Tools of Titans by Tim Ferriss

Tools of Titans

Tim Ferriss
The Tactics, Routines and Habits of Billionaires, Icons and World-Class Performers
3.8 (1,019 ratings)
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What's Tools of Titans about?

Tools of Titans (2016) details the stories, strategies and successes of some of the most inspirational achievers, thinkers and doers of modern times. These blinks will teach you how to strengthen your body and your mind, all while building your creative business.

“There’s a reason why Tim Ferriss has become such an influential voice when it comes to achieving top performance. He always manages to get the best advice out of such fascinating, impressive people. Even Seth Rogan is in here!” – Ben S. Head of Salad at Blinkist

Who should read Tools of Titans?

  • Fitness buffs who are in search of workout tips
  • Budding entrepreneurs in need of inspiration
  • Creative minds looking for words of wisdom

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Routines & Habits Books: The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz & Janet Mills

The Four Agreements

Don Miguel Ruiz & Janet Mills
A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom. A Toltec Wisdom Book
4.4 (1,077 ratings)
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What's The Four Agreements about?

The Four Agreements (1997) is your guide to breaking free from negative patterns and fully realizing your true self. It was a New York Times best seller for over eight years. These blinks explain how society raises people to conform to a strict set of rules and how, with a little effort and commitment, you can set your own guidelines for life.

Who should read The Four Agreements?

  • People who feel trapped in their own lives
  • Parents who want to raise their children to feel free
  • Anybody who feels like they’re living a lie

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Routines & Habits Books: Make Your Bed by William H. McRaven

Make Your Bed

William H. McRaven
Little Things That Can Change Your Life… And Maybe The World
4.0 (1,197 ratings)
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What's Make Your Bed about?

Make Your Bed (2017) is a collection of the author’s ten most valuable personal experiences during his many years of service with the US Navy SEALs. Each is a simple yet priceless piece of advice that will have a positive influence on your life.

Who should read Make Your Bed?

  • Team leaders looking for inspiration
  • Anyone struggling to cope with life
  • Motivational speakers

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Routines & Habits Books: High Performance Habits by Brendon Burchard

High Performance Habits

Brendon Burchard
How Extraordinary People Become That Way
4.6 (1,131 ratings)
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What's High Performance Habits about?

High Performance Habits (2017) explores the six habits that can turn an ordinary person into an extraordinarily productive one. Performance coach Brendon Burchard draws on the data and statistics from one of the largest studies of the world’s most productive people ever conducted to explore their habits and find out what makes them tick.

Who should read High Performance Habits?

  • Workers who wish to improve job performance
  • Students interested in the habits of extraordinary people
  • Readers who want to be healthier and happier

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Routines & Habits Books: The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins

The 5 Second Rule

Mel Robbins
Transform Your Life, Work, and Confidence with Everyday Courage
4.3 (1,540 ratings)
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What's The 5 Second Rule about?

The 5 Second Rule (2017) is a transformative guidebook to taking action, changing your behavior and living life with less fear and more courage. The tips contained within are memorable, easy to implement and instantly effective. Anyone can start using them today to take control of their life and move confidently toward a brighter tomorrow.

Who should read The 5 Second Rule?

  • Worriers who feel stuck
  • Students and professionals struggling with procrastination
  • Anyone who needs a kick in the butt

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Routines & Habits Books: Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport

Digital Minimalism

Cal Newport
Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World
4.5 (984 ratings)
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What's Digital Minimalism about?

Digital Minimalism (2018) is a practical guide to navigating today’s media landscape, where multiple billion-dollar companies are out to keep your eyes as glued to their platforms as possible. Fortunately, there is growing skepticism surrounding new technology and digital media. People are eager to regain their autonomy and, while they’re at it, live more satisfying and healthy lives. With these tools and methods, you too can regain the focus and productivity that comes from stepping back from new technology.

Who should read Digital Minimalism?

  • Anyone feeling overwhelmed with social media
  • People looking for tips to boost productivity
  • News junkies in need of a detox

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Routines & Habits Books: Own the Day, Own Your Life by Aubrey Marcus

Own the Day, Own Your Life

Aubrey Marcus
Optimized Practices for Waking, Working, Learning, Eating, Training, Playing, Sleeping and Sex
3.9 (503 ratings)
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What's Own the Day, Own Your Life about?

Own the Day, Own your Life (2018) provides handy hacks that will allow you to succeed in all areas of your life. Whether it’s your diet, sex life or exercise routine, this book provides advice that can be easily incorporated into your lifestyle so you can get the most out of every day.

Who should read Own the Day, Own Your Life?

  • Those who want to improve their sex lives
  • Gym junkies
  • Dieters

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Routines & Habits Books: Atomic Habits by James Clear

Atomic Habits

James Clear
An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
4.6 (21,926 ratings)
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What's Atomic Habits about?

Atomic Habits (2018) provides a practical and proven framework for creating good habits and shedding bad ones. Drawing on scientific research and real-life examples, it shows how tiny changes in behavior can result in the formation of new habits and help you achieve big things.

Who should read Atomic Habits?

  • Those who want to form better habits, or shake off bad ones
  • People who love understanding why they behave in a certain way
  • Achievers hoping to achieve even more

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Routines & Habits Books: My Morning Routine by Benjamin Spall and Michael Xander

My Morning Routine

Benjamin Spall and Michael Xander
How Successful People Start Every Day Inspired
4.1 (1,403 ratings)
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What's My Morning Routine about?

Based on the authors’ interviews with 64 of today’s most successful people, My Morning Routine (2018) is a practical guide for would-be early birds. Yes, it’s easy to live in fear of your alarm clock and worship at the altar of your phone’s slumber function, but it doesn’t have to be this way. Mornings don’t need to be traumatic at all. What’s more, finding the right routine for the early hours will change your whole day for the better.

Who should read My Morning Routine?

  • The sleep-deprived
  • Ambitious self-starters looking to boost their productivity
  • Parents struggling to adapt to a new morning routine

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Routines & Habits Books: The Free-Time Formula by Jeff Sanders

The Free-Time Formula

Jeff Sanders
Finding Happiness, Focus, and Productivity No Matter How Busy You Are
4.4 (297 ratings)
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What's The Free-Time Formula about?

The Free-Time Formula (2018) is a practical guide to better time management, addressing a problem we’ve all grappled with: the feeling that there just aren’t enough hours in the day to do the things we value most. These blinks show that the problem usually isn’t time itself but perception. Once we reframe our concept of time, Jeff Sanders argues, we can start setting realistic priorities and getting the most out of our days.

Who should read The Free-Time Formula?

  • Busy professionals
  • Workaholics
  • Self-development aficionados

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Routines & Habits Books: How to Break Up with Your Phone by Catherine Price

How to Break Up with Your Phone

Catherine Price
The 30-Day Plan to Take Back Your Life
4.4 (259 ratings)
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What's How to Break Up with Your Phone about?

How to Break Up With Your Phone (2018) examines the increasingly visible and often addictive relationships we have with our phones. These blinks consider how we could start using phones with more awareness. If done correctly, we can stop using our devices to provide endless distractions, and instead use them as tools to enhance our lives.

Who should read How to Break Up with Your Phone?

  • Phone addicts
  • Distracted and forgetful types
  • Luddites afraid of the impact of modern technology

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Routines & Habits Books: The 5 AM Club by Robin Sharma

The 5 AM Club

Robin Sharma
Own Your Morning. Elevate Your Life.
4.5 (11,582 ratings)
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What's The 5 AM Club about?

The 5 AM Club (2018) shows how embracing a revolutionary morning routine can deliver epic results. Through the enchanting story of an entrepreneur, an artist, and their eccentric billionaire mentor, it explains how you can use the first hour of your day to drive personal growth and get the most out of life.

Who should read The 5 AM Club?

  • Those who feel they could try and get more out of the day
  • People who want to achieve great things in life
  • Anyone in need of an energizing and positive morning routine

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Routines & Habits Books: Time and How to Spend It by James Wallman

Time and How to Spend It

James Wallman
The 7 Rules for Richer, Happier Days
4.3 (262 ratings)
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What's Time and How to Spend It about?

Time and How to Spend It (2019) draws on scientific research to help people make better decisions about how to use their free time. With so many choices vying for our attention these days, author James Wallman offers a straightforward checklist that can help people spend their time in more meaningful and rewarding ways.

Who should read Time and How to Spend It?

  • Anxious people feeling overwhelmed by life’s options
  • Productive people who think free time is wasted time
  • Anyone looking for more happiness

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Routines & Habits Books: Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg

Tiny Habits

BJ Fogg
The Small Changes That Change Everything
4.6 (2,253 ratings)
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What's Tiny Habits about?

Tiny Habits (2019) is a meditation on the virtues of not biting off more than you can chew. If you want to make positive changes stick, behavioral analyst BJ Fogg argues, you have to think small. Want to get in shape? Start with two pushups a day. Want to become more mindful? Take a yoga breath every time you close your car door. These “tiny habits” set the bar low, which means it’s easier to incorporate them into your existing routine. Over time, however, they rewire your brain and make virtuous habits as automatic as brewing a cup of coffee in the morning.

Who should read Tiny Habits?

  • Would-be world-beaters looking for innovative hacks 
  • Anyone struggling to stick to their New Year’s resolutions 
  • People interested in self-improvement and the science behind habits

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Routines & Habits Books: The Kindness Method by Shahroo Izadi

The Kindness Method

Shahroo Izadi
Changing Habits for Good Using Self-Compassion and Understanding
4.4 (288 ratings)
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What's The Kindness Method about?

The Kindness Method (2019) approaches the practice of habit-forming by cultivating self-compassion and understanding. Using practical exercises based on the author’s experience as an addiction recovery therapist as well as on her personal journey with self-image and weight loss, it provides the guidance necessary to create and sustain change.

Who should read The Kindness Method?

  • People who want to beat drug or alcohol addiction
  • Anyone who wants to lose weight – and keep off the pounds
  • Professionals trying to establish good habits for a career change

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Routines & Habits Books: The Joy of Missing Out by Tanya Dalton

The Joy of Missing Out

Tanya Dalton
Live More by Doing Less
4.4 (180 ratings)
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What's The Joy of Missing Out about?

The Joy of Missing Out (2019) focuses on how we can eliminate stress from our lives and improve our productivity. It contains actionable strategies for simplifying our lives and identifying our priorities.

Who should read The Joy of Missing Out?

  • Those who struggle to manage their time effectively
  • Individuals who have a hard time saying no
  • Women of all ages and all stages of life

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Routines & Habits Books: The Bullet Journal Method by Ryder Carroll

The Bullet Journal Method

Ryder Carroll
Track the Past, Order the Present, Design the Future
4.2 (324 ratings)
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What's The Bullet Journal Method about?

The Bullet Journal Method (2018) by Ryder Carroll breaks down bullet journaling: the planning and productivity system your most organized friend is definitely already using. Use bullet journaling to clarify, prioritize, schedule, and reflect on your tasks and goals. You’ll never miss an appointment or lose track of a great idea again. 

Who should read The Bullet Journal Method?

  • People who write to-do lists but never seem to finish them
  • Productivity pros keen to try the system that’s revolutionized personal planning
  • Dreamers who want to turn vague plans into a reality

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Routines & Habits Books: Hyperfocus by Chris Bailey

Hyperfocus

Chris Bailey
How to Work Less to Achieve More
4.4 (771 ratings)
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What's Hyperfocus about?

Hyperfocus (2018) is a straightforward guide to reclaiming your attention that lays out how you can boost both your productivity and creativity by learning to redirect your focus. Combining periods of intense concentration with spells of creative thinking sets the foundation for a brighter, more efficient version of you.

Who should read Hyperfocus?

  • Highfliers trying to become even more efficient
  • Procrastinators with shrinking attention spans
  • Creatives looking to discover exciting new ideas

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Routines & Habits Books: SuperLife by Darin Olien

SuperLife

Darin Olien
The 5 Simple Fixes That Will Make You Healthy, Fit, and Eternally Awesome
4.2 (358 ratings)
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What's SuperLife about?

SuperLife (2015) is the missing manual for your body. By outlining the five life forces fundamental to human well-being, it explains how you can harness these forces to optimize your health, feel amazing, and live long into the future.

Who should read SuperLife?

  • Future-minded people concerned about their long-term health and longevity
  • Young and middle-aged people who are suffering from premature aches and pains
  • People who want to feel their best every day

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Routines & Habits Books: The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson

The Slight Edge

Jeff Olson
Turning Simple Disciplines into Massive Success and Happiness
4.6 (408 ratings)
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What's The Slight Edge about?

What’s it about?

The Slight Edge (2005) explores the power of all the small choices we make every day. Far from being insignificant, they are a step in our journey toward success or failure.

Who should read The Slight Edge?

Who’s it for?

  • Individuals wanting to achieve success in life
  • People trying to develop new habits or stop bad ones
  • Entrepreneurs who want to build successful businesses

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Routines & Habits Books: Kaizen by Sarah Harvey

Kaizen

Sarah Harvey
The Japanese Method for Transforming Habits, One Small Step at a Time
4.6 (782 ratings)
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What's Kaizen about?

Kaizen (2019) is a guide to the improvement philosophy known as kaizen, which encourages taking small steps to complete ambitious goals. Already well established in the world of business and sports, this method can also be applied to personal development. Using practical examples, this guide explains how to take a kaizen approach to setting goals that’ll improve health, relationships, money, and work.

Who should read Kaizen?

  • Anyone trying to overcome a habit or take up a new challenge
  • Anybody wishing to improve an aspect of their life
  • Anyone interested in Japanese culture and philosophies

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Routines & Habits Books: Good Habits, Bad Habits by Wendy Wood

Good Habits, Bad Habits

Wendy Wood
The Science of Making Positive Changes That Stick
4.5 (684 ratings)
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What's Good Habits, Bad Habits about?

Good Habits, Bad Habits (2019) lays out the workings of human habits, drawing on groundbreaking new research into the psychology of human behavior. Combining the insights of neuroscience and lab-based experiments, it shows how we can harness our habits to change our lives for the better.

Who should read Good Habits, Bad Habits?

  • Ambitious planners who lack follow-through
  • Serial dieters trying to change their eating habits for good
  • Anyone trying to kick a stubborn bad habit

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Routines & Habits Books: The Law of Success by Napoleon Hill

The Law of Success

Napoleon Hill
The 15 Most Powerful Principles for Wealth, Health, and Happiness
4.6 (961 ratings)
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What's The Law of Success about?

The Law of Success (1928) covers 15 valuable lessons that you can use to get motivated about turning your plans and dreams into reality. You can put these practical lessons into practice today. They’re designed to help you turn words into action, gain self-confidence, and thrive in any environment.

Who should read The Law of Success?

  • Inspiration seekers
  • Salespeople looking for tips on success
  • People interested in how to gain self-confidence

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Routines & Habits Books: Soundtracks by Jon Acuff

Soundtracks

Jon Acuff
The Surprising Solution to Overthinking
4.3 (400 ratings)
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What's Soundtracks about?

Soundtracks (2021) is a simple guide to ending self-doubt, hesitation, and overthinking. Instead of being at the mercy of your fickle and often unhelpful thoughts, you’ll discover patterns of thinking that can strengthen you, make you happier, and bring you closer to achieving your goals.

Who should read Soundtracks?

  • Lifelong overthinkers who finally want to start taking action
  • Negative Nancies who need to inject some optimism into their lives
  • Anyone who lets self-doubt interfere with work, life goals, or relationships

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Routines & Habits Books: Badass Habits by Jen Sincero

Badass Habits

Jen Sincero
Cultivate the Awareness, Boundaries, and Daily Upgrades You Need to Make Them Stick
4.4 (380 ratings)
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What's Badass Habits about?

Badass Habits (2020) is a lighthearted guide to developing positive habits. This manual lays out a step-by-step approach to breaking old patterns and creating new ones.

Who should read Badass Habits?

  • Stubborn people looking to drop old behaviors
  • Apathetic folks looking for some motivation
  • Anyone aiming to build better habits

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Routines & Habits Books: Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess by Caroline Leaf

Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess

Caroline Leaf
5 Simple, Scientifically Proven Steps to Reduce Anxiety, Stress, and Toxic Thinking
4.3 (845 ratings)
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What's Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess about?

Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess (2021) presents a scientifically backed strategy for rooting out toxic thoughts. It breaks down the principles and tools of the Neurocycle – a mind-management process that changes toxic thoughts and their related behaviors into positive thinking and habits.

Who should read Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess?

  • Those looking to take control of their mental state
  • People grappling with the effects of trauma
  • Anyone curious about how the mind and brain are connected

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Routines & Habits Books: Unwinding Anxiety by Judson Brewer

Unwinding Anxiety

Judson Brewer
New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind
4.7 (1,645 ratings)
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What's Unwinding Anxiety about?

Unwinding Anxiety (2021) breaks down the brain science behind the bad habits that keep us stuck. Have you ever tried to reason yourself out of binge eating, or procrastinating? Then you’ll know that it just doesn’t work. That’s because addiction and obsessive thought patterns are controlled by our instinctive survival brains, not our rational brains. Learning how to retrain our brains using mindfulness techniques will allow us to free ourselves from chronic worry, anxiety, and other obsessive habits. 

Who should read Unwinding Anxiety?

  • Chronic worriers who want a way to calm their racing thoughts 
  • People who want to interrupt addictive behaviors
  • Health professionals looking for new tools to curb the anxiety epidemic

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Routines & Habits Books: How to Think More Effectively by The School of Life

How to Think More Effectively

The School of Life
A guide to greater productivity, insight and creativity
4.4 (1,031 ratings)
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What's How to Think More Effectively about?

How to Think More Effectively (2020) is a simple guide to improving the way you think. Drawing lessons from sources as diverse as the feeling of envy and the prose of Proust, it lays out the characteristics of effective thoughts – and shows how you can start cultivating them.

Who should read How to Think More Effectively?

  • Reflective types who want to up their cognitive game
  • Creatives trying to release their inner potential
  • Anyone who’d like to feel a little bit smarter

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Routines & Habits Books: Everyday Vitality by Samantha Boardman

Everyday Vitality

Samantha Boardman
How to Thrive, Survive, and Feel Alive
4.5 (427 ratings)
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What's Everyday Vitality about?

Everyday Vitality (2021) explores how we can cultivate resilience while juggling the small, nonstop stresses of everyday life. Those who thrive do so because they build vitality, a force of power and flexibility that allows them to handle difficulties. The people who cope best are the ones who find ways to turn their stress into strength through intentionality, purpose, and connection.

Who should read Everyday Vitality?

  • Anyone looking to alleviate stress in their daily lives
  • People interested in improving their quality of life
  • Those who are interested in achieving peace amid busyness

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Routines & Habits Books: The High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins

The High 5 Habit

Mel Robbins
It's Time to Cheer for Yourself
4.4 (1,430 ratings)
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What's The High 5 Habit about?

The High 5 Habit (2021) offers a startling proposition: A single change to your morning routine can help upend your outmoded, self-limiting attitudes and kick your life into top gear. Interwoven with personal anecdotes and scientific research, this blueprint for life transformation makes self-improvement seem easier than ever.

Who should read The High 5 Habit?

  • Self-improvement and personal-development fanatics 
  • Anyone who wants to change but needs a strong dose of pep and energy
  • Armchair psychologists interested in the workings of emotional growth

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Routines & Habits Books: Discipline Equals Freedom by Jocko Willink

Discipline Equals Freedom

Jocko Willink
Field Manual
4.0 (920 ratings)
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What's Discipline Equals Freedom about?

Discipline Equals Freedom (2020) is your field manual to the art of self-discipline. It uncovers what you need to do to meet your full potential – and why being disciplined sets you free. 

Who should read Discipline Equals Freedom?

  • Fitness buffs looking for a new angle
  • Fans of straight-talking tough love
  • Anyone seeking inspiration to work harder

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Routines & Habits Books: Million Dollar Habits by Brian Tracy

Million Dollar Habits

Brian Tracy
Proven Power Practices to Double and Triple Your Income
4.4 (1,511 ratings)
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What's Million Dollar Habits about?

Million Dollar Habits (2017) is the manual to your brain and your life that you never got in school. It explains the “secrets” of success and what you need to do to unlock your full potential.

Who should read Million Dollar Habits?

  • Millionaire wannabes
  • Couch potatoes looking to get fit and healthy 
  • People who want to develop great relationships

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Routines & Habits Books: The 6 Phase Meditation Method by Vishen Lakhiani

The 6 Phase Meditation Method

Vishen Lakhiani
The Proven Technique to Supercharge Your Mind, Manifest Your Goals, and Make Magic in Minutes a Day
4.6 (543 ratings)
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What's The 6 Phase Meditation Method about?

The 6 Phase Meditation Method (2022) is a ground-breaking transformational guide divided into six distinct phases. In as little as 20 minutes, you can reclaim your life and reap the many practical benefits of meditation.

Who should read The 6 Phase Meditation Method?

  • Failed meditation experimenters
  • Time-poor self-improvers
  • Mental-fitness geeks

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Routines & Habits Books: Be Your Future Self Now by Benjamin Hardy

Be Your Future Self Now

Benjamin Hardy
The Science of Intentional Transformation
4.5 (646 ratings)
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What's Be Your Future Self Now about?

Be Your Future Self Now (2022) is a guide to defining your future self – and making sure you get there. It walks readers through the seven threats to your future self, the seven truths about your future self, and the seven steps you can take to be your future self today. 

Who should read Be Your Future Self Now?

  • Those ready to take their careers and lives to the next level
  • Individuals seeking clarity on their future
  • Anyone frustrated by unsuccessful New Year’s resolutions

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Routines & Habits Books: One Small Step Can Change Your Life by Robert Maurer

One Small Step Can Change Your Life

Robert Maurer
The Kaizen Way
4.7 (1,038 ratings)
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What's One Small Step Can Change Your Life about?

One Small Step Can Change Your Life (2004) is a practical self-help guide inspired by the concept of kaizen – change through small steps. It suggests a variety of simple techniques that can help anyone improve their lives and make lasting changes, one small step at a time.

Who should read One Small Step Can Change Your Life?

  • People struggling to achieve their health goals
  • Writers, artists, or other creatives who feel blocked
  • Anyone who’s feeling pessimistic or demotivated

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Routines & Habits Books: Peak Mind by Amishi Jha

Peak Mind

Amishi Jha
Find Your Focus, Own Your Attention, 12 Minutes a Day
4.6 (776 ratings)
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What's Peak Mind about?

Peak Mind (2021) provides a cutting-edge overview of the science of attention – looking at the various ways your mind focuses and pays attention, as well as the factors that cause our mental vigilance to lapse and weaken over time. What’s more, it lays out a simple, easy-to-follow regimen to keep your mind in tip-top shape – even as you deal with the ups and downs of life.

Who should read Peak Mind?

  • Science enthusiasts interested in the frontiers of neuroscience
  • Distractible procrastinators trying to find their focus
  • Mindfulness skeptics interested in the science underpinning the practice

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Routines & Habits Books: Procrastination by Jane B. Burka & Lenora M. Yuen

Procrastination

Jane B. Burka & Lenora M. Yuen
Why You Do It, What to Do About It Now
4.1 (463 ratings)
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What's Procrastination about?

Procrastination (1983) is a deep dive into procrastination – and why people struggle with it. Drawing on personal and professional experience, it offers a tested program and tips on how to conquer procrastination tendencies.

Who should read Procrastination?

  • People seeking to understand why they procrastinate
  • Compulsive procrastinators looking for ways to improve
  • Friends or family of procrastinators who want to help

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Routines & Habits Books: The Everyday Hero Manifesto by Robin Sharma

The Everyday Hero Manifesto

Robin Sharma
Activate Your Positivity, Maximize Your Productivity, Serve The World
4.2 (912 ratings)
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What's The Everyday Hero Manifesto about?

The Everyday Hero Manifesto (2021) is a how-to primer for becoming the hero of your own life. It’s full of detailed plans interspersed with short essays, anecdotes, and even poetry to help you become happier, more productive, and more successful.

Who should read The Everyday Hero Manifesto?

  • Anyone stuck in a rut
  • Go-getters looking to improve their career trajectory
  • Self-improvement seekers searching for practical guides and techniques

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Routines & Habits Books: The Mountain Is You by Brianna Wiest

The Mountain Is You

Brianna Wiest
Transforming Self-Sabotage Into Self-Mastery
4.6 (1,321 ratings)
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What's The Mountain Is You about?

The Mountain Is You (2020) can help you recognize the negative patterns in your life and what they are really telling you. Changing those patterns will be like climbing a mountain and the reward will be unlocking your own potential.

Who should read The Mountain Is You?

  • People with bad habits that they want to understand and change 
  • Those looking to maximize their potential
  • Anyone who feels stuck

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Routines & Habits Books: 1-2-3 Magic by Thomas W. Phelan

1-2-3 Magic

Thomas W. Phelan
Effective Discipline for Children 2-12
3.8 (123 ratings)
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What's 1-2-3 Magic about?

1-2-3 Magic (1995) is a clear and thorough guide to one of the most difficult yet important aspects of parenting: discipline. By outlining essential parenting principles and demonstrating simple and immediately applicable techniques, it creates a roadmap for taking back control of your home and building a much more enjoyable relationship with your child. Whether your goal is to stop the bad behavior of a tantrum-prone toddler or encourage good behavior in your pre-teen, this revised sixth edition will give you the tools you need to discipline responsibly.

Who should read 1-2-3 Magic?

  • Overwhelmed parents of younger children who need to adopt a new approach to discipline
  • Exhausted carers of pre-teens who want to have more control over bad behavior
  • Anyone who feels like they spend more time fighting than having fun with their child

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Routines & Habits Books: Breaking The Habit of Being Yourself by Joe Dispenza

Breaking The Habit of Being Yourself

Joe Dispenza
How to Lose Your Mind and Create a New One
4.5 (1,706 ratings)
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What's Breaking The Habit of Being Yourself about?

Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself (2012) shows you how to tap into your mind's unlimited potential and transform your life from the inside out. Get ready to break free from limiting beliefs and negative thought patterns and become the master of your destiny.

Who should read Breaking The Habit of Being Yourself?

  • Aspiring mind benders
  • Change seekers
  • Wellness warriors

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Routines & Habits Books: The Creative Act by Rick Rubin

The Creative Act

Rick Rubin
A Way of Being
4.5 (540 ratings)
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What's The Creative Act about?

The Creative Act (2023) is a meditative manifesto about what it really means to be an artist. It contends that artists don’t have a monopoly on creativity – everyone is inherently creative. To access that creativity you just need to commit to a creative practice. By cultivating an awareness of the world around you and allowing yourself to make lots of mistakes, you’ll be able to revel in the creative process, instead of fearing it.

Who should read The Creative Act?

  • Music lovers looking for inspiration from a world-famous producer
  • Blocked creatives who want to get over their fears and start making cool stuff
  • Spiritual seekers who want to learn how to delight in the world around them

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Routines & Habits Books: Built to Move by Kelly Starrett & Juliet Starrett

Built to Move

Kelly Starrett & Juliet Starrett
The Ten Essential Habits to Help You Move Freely and Live Fully
4.6 (359 ratings)
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What's Built to Move about?

Built to Move (2023) is your ultimate guide to building a better, healthier, more functional body. The concept is simple – it provides a handful of simple tests to assess your movement, and a handful of easy-to-follow routines to improve it. Utilizing the latest insights of mobility, sleep, and nutrition science, you’ll learn to keep your body and mind as fit as possible with minimal effort – no matter if you’re a couch potato or a world class athlete. 

Who should read Built to Move?

  • Couch potatoes looking for a minimal movement practice to stay healthy
  • Professional athletes looking to keep their body as fit as possible 
  • Anyone who wants to move better and without pain 

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Routines & Habits Books: The Power of Discipline by Daniel Walter

The Power of Discipline

Daniel Walter
How to Use Self Control and Mental Toughness to Achieve Your Goals
4.3 (1,119 ratings)
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What's The Power of Discipline about?

The Power of Discipline (2020) explores the biological tendencies within our brains that determine our ability to control our self-discipline. It shows us how we can refine these tendencies in order to develop improved self-disciplinary habits and reach our goals.

Who should read The Power of Discipline?

  • Anyone lacking some self-discipline in their lives
  • Those who need to ditch their bad habits
  • Goal-setters looking for advice on how to be an achiever

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Routines & Habits Books: The Art of Manifesting by Carolyn Boyes

The Art of Manifesting

Carolyn Boyes
Tap into the power of the universe to live your best life
4.4 (419 ratings)
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What's The Art of Manifesting about?

The Art of Manifesting (2023) is a handy guide to the practice of manifesting, or bringing the life you envision into reality. Packed with actionable advice and easy exercises, it shows how you can start to tune into the universe and transform your life. 

Who should read The Art of Manifesting?

  • Anyone looking to change their life
  • People curious about what manifesting is 
  • Those who know about manifesting and want to improve

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Routines & Habits Books: The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective Teens by Sean Covey

The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective Teens

Sean Covey
The International Bestseller Updated for the Digital Age
4.4 (68 ratings)
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What's The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective Teens about?

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens (2011) invites teenagers to begin taking charge of their lives by teaching them seven habits that help them thrive and will set them up for a successful future. 

Who should read The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective Teens?

  • Parents and guardians of teens
  • Teachers and other role models
  • Leadership coaches

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Routines & Habits Books: The Procrastination Cure by Jeffery Combs

The Procrastination Cure

Jeffery Combs
7 Steps to Stop Putting Life Off
4.4 (767 ratings)
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What's The Procrastination Cure about?

The Procrastination Cure is a practical and motivational guide to overcoming procrastination. It offers strategies and personal insights to diagnose and address the root causes of this behavior, enabling readers to balance productivity and relaxation without guilt.

Who should read The Procrastination Cure?

  • Anyone who struggles with procrastination
  • People suffering from perfectionism or resistance
  • Anyone willing to introspect and develop self-awareness

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Routines & Habits Books: The 12-week Fitness Project by Rujuta Diwekar

The 12-week Fitness Project

Rujuta Diwekar
4.1 (298 ratings)
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What's The 12-week Fitness Project about?

The 12-week Fitness Project (2021) offers an alternative to restrictive diets that addresses health beyond the scale, creating sustainable change that draws on time-tested wisdom to improve overall well-being.

Who should read The 12-week Fitness Project?

  • Frustrated dieters wondering why restriction seems to work against them
  • Wellness seekers looking for better sleep, more energy and better digestion
  • Those looking to incorporate more variety in their diets while creating sustainable lifestyle change

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Routines & Habits Books: The Sleep Prescription by Aric Prather

The Sleep Prescription

Aric Prather
Seven Days to Unlocking Your Best Rest
4.3 (239 ratings)
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What's The Sleep Prescription about?

The Sleep Prescription (2022) is a practical guide to getting out of your own way and changing your behaviors to set yourself up for a better night’s sleep. It features seven days of clinical psychologist and sleep expert Dr. Aric Prather’s best tools and practices for finally achieving the healthy, restorative sleep we all need to feel our best.

Who should read The Sleep Prescription?

  • Anyone who wants to improve their sleep
  • Those suffering from insomnia
  • People who want to learn about the science behind sleep

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Routines & Habits Books: Mindful Self-Discipline by Giovanni Dienstmann

Mindful Self-Discipline

Giovanni Dienstmann
Living with Purpose and Achieving Your Goals in a World of Distractions
4.5 (674 ratings)
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What's Mindful Self-Discipline about?

Mindful Self-Discipline (2022) presents a new perspective on self-discipline as a tool for personal empowerment, rather than a set of rigid constraints. It guides us through a transformational journey of harnessing self-discipline, underlining the significance of integrating self-discipline into daily routines to control base instincts, chase higher goals, and design a life that mirrors one’s deepest values and dreams.

Who should read Mindful Self-Discipline?

  • Mindfulness practitioners who want to enhance discipline
  • Those interested in practical self-improvement strategies
  • Individuals seeking personal growth and improved self-control

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Routines & Habits Books: Emotional Habits by Akash Karia

Emotional Habits

Akash Karia
The 7 Things Resilient People Do Differently (And How They Can Help You Succeed in Business and Life)
4.4 (379 ratings)
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What's Emotional Habits about?

Emotional Habits (2016) offers seven practical steps that anyone can implement to take control of their emotional lives and live with more resilience when overcoming life’s personal and professional challenges.

Who should read Emotional Habits?

  • Life optimizers looking for practical advice 
  • Anyone looking to improve their personal or professional resilience 
  • Those looking for better ways to manage their emotional responses

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Routines & Habits Books: The Oxygen Advantage by Patrick McKeown

The Oxygen Advantage

Patrick McKeown
The Simple, Scientifically Proven Breathing Techniques for a Healthier, Slimmer, Faster and Fitter You
4.3 (330 ratings)
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What's The Oxygen Advantage about?

The Oxygen Advantage (2015) reveals how simple breath control can unlock untapped power to improve fitness, focus, and overall well-being. 

Who should read The Oxygen Advantage?

  • Athletes or fitness enthusiasts looking to gain an edge in endurance, performance, and workout recovery
  • Those interested in boosting concentration, mental clarity, and accessing meditative states through breathing
  • People looking for holistic health approaches rooted in evolutionary biology and ancestral lifestyles

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Routines & Habits Books: Clear Thinking by Shane Parrish

Clear Thinking

Shane Parrish
Turning Ordinary Moments into Extraordinary Results
4.0 (361 ratings)
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What's Clear Thinking about?

Clear Thinking (2023) presents a strategy and tactics to improve your quality of reasoning using a concise synthesis of the insights from thought leaders in business, psychology, neuroscience, and philosophy. It begins with teaching how to discern when critical thought is most important and then to manage the factors that most commonly obscure real problems. It then shares tactics to optimally develop and evaluate possible solutions, choose the best one, and take action.

Who should read Clear Thinking?

  • Anyone who wants to improve their quality of thinking for better outcomes in life
  • Business leaders seeking effective decision-making strategies
  • People who want to establish better habits

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Routines & Habits Books: Don't Overthink It by Anne Bogel

Don't Overthink It

Anne Bogel
Make Easier Decisions, Stop Second-Guessing, and Bring More Joy to Your Life
4.4 (1,005 ratings)
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What's Don't Overthink It about?

Don't Overthink It (2020) unveils the mental entanglements that come with constant rumination, highlighting how overthinking can rob us of time and precious moments. Drawing on her own experience as an overthinker, Anne Bogel provides readers with tangible solutions to break free from the chains of repetitive, negative thought patterns. 

Who should read Don't Overthink It?

  • Individuals seeking personal growth
  • Avid readers of self-help and personal development
  • Admirers of Anne Bogel's work

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Routines & Habits Books: How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind by Dana K. White

How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind

Dana K. White
Dealing with Your House's Dirty Little Secrets
3.6 (34 ratings)
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What's How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind about?

How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind (2016) offers practical, reality-based strategies to take control of household chaos without relying on perfection. It will guide you through small, consistent habits that reduce clutter and make cleaning manageable, helping you to create a functional and peaceful home. With humor and honesty, it emphasizes actionable steps to transform overwhelming mess into order.

Who should read How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind?

  • Busy parents balancing endless tasks and household chaos
  • Overwhelmed individuals feeling paralyzed by clutter and perfectionism
  • Time-strapped professionals seeking functional home routines

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Routines & Habits Books: How to Stop Procrastinating by Steve Scott

How to Stop Procrastinating

Steve Scott
A Simple Guide to Mastering Difficult Tasks
4.2 (127 ratings)
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What's How to Stop Procrastinating about?

How to Stop Procrastinating (2017) offers practical strategies to overcome the habit of delaying tasks. It provides insights into the psychological triggers behind procrastination and outlines actionable steps to foster better productivity and time management skills. The guide is designed to help you implement these techniques to achieve immediate and lasting results.

Who should read How to Stop Procrastinating?

  • Students struggling with time management
  • Professionals facing deadline and project pressures
  • Writers and creatives battling with blocks

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Routines & Habits Books: Dopamine Detox by Thibaut Meurisse

Dopamine Detox

Thibaut Meurisse
A Short Guide to Remove Distractions and Get Your Brain to Do Hard Things
4.3 (644 ratings)
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What's Dopamine Detox about?

Dopamine Detox (2020) is a concise guide that addresses a prevalent issue in today's distraction-filled world, offering you practical strategies to overcome procrastination and enhance focus. It reveals the impact of excessive dopamine stimulation on your ability to concentrate and tackle demanding tasks. Through a step-by-step approach, it empowers you to implement a dopamine detox in just 48 hours, enabling you to regain control over your attention and pursue your goals with renewed clarity.

Who should read Dopamine Detox?

  • Chronic procrastinators
  • Goal-setters struggling to find motivation
  • Professionals seeking enhanced productivity methods

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Routines & Habits Books: The Art of Laziness by Library Mindset

The Art of Laziness

Library Mindset
Overcome Procrastination & Improve Your Productivity
4.4 (183 ratings)
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What's The Art of Laziness about?

The Art of Laziness (2024) is a transformative guide to improving your productivity, offering practical strategies for personal and professional growth. Through the dual focus of mindset and action, it teaches you how to overcome procrastination, harness your best work, and realize your full potential. 

Who should read The Art of Laziness?

  • Anyone who wants to kick the lazy habit 
  • Those who seem to work hard but go nowhere
  • People looking for their first self-help book

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Routines & Habits Books: The Wealth Money Can't Buy by Robin Sharma

The Wealth Money Can't Buy

Robin Sharma
The 8 Hidden Habits to Live Your Richest Life
4.3 (329 ratings)
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What's The Wealth Money Can't Buy about?

The Wealth Money Can't Buy (2024) is a groundbreaking guide that will hardwire in you a completely new way of measuring wealth. With proven tactics and methods, it will help you stop chasing the wrong kinds of riches, so you can get on the right track to making a life you absolutely adore.

Who should read The Wealth Money Can't Buy?

  • Personal growth enthusiasts seeking fulfillment beyond material possessions
  • Overworked professionals looking to redefine success and priorities
  • Spiritual seekers desiring a holistic approach to abundance

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Routines & Habits Books: The Power of When by Michael Breus

The Power of When

Michael Breus
Discover Your Chronotype – and the Best Time to Eat Lunch, Ask for a Raise, Have Sex, Write a Novel, Take Your Meds, and More
3.0 (308 ratings)
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What's The Power of When about?

The Power of When (2016) presents a groundbreaking program that demonstrates how aligning with your body’s natural rhythm can optimize your productivity, health, and well-being. With engaging quizzes, practical advice, and fascinating facts, it allows you to discover your own chronotype and unlock your hidden potential by identifying the best times for daily activities.

Who should read The Power of When?

  • Productivity enthusiasts and life hackers
  • Health-conscious individuals and wellness advocates
  • Anyone struggling with their sleep or daily routines

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Routines & Habits Books: The Hunger Habit by Judson Brewer

The Hunger Habit

Judson Brewer
Why We Eat When We're Not Hungry and How to Stop
4.4 (228 ratings)
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What's The Hunger Habit about?

The Hunger Habit (2024) explores the psychological aspects of why we eat beyond our basic energy needs. Delving into how emotional hunger leads to unhealthy eating habits, it offers mindfulness strategies to manage cravings and develop a healthier relationship with food.

Who should read The Hunger Habit?

  • Individuals struggling with emotional and habitual eating
  • Mindfulness practitioners seeking dietary behavior change
  • Health enthusiasts skeptical of fad diets

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Routines & Habits Books: Help Me, I Have No Discipline and Zero Self-Control by Vaughn Carter

Help Me, I Have No Discipline and Zero Self-Control

Vaughn Carter
The Secret Formula to Breaking Bad Habits, Mastering Mental Toughness, and Reaching Your Goals
4.3 (448 ratings)
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What's Help Me, I Have No Discipline and Zero Self-Control about?

Help Me, I Have No Discipline and Zero Self-Control (2024) offers a roadmap to self-discipline for those who struggle with procrastination and unfulfilled goals. This guide aims to transform you from a daydreamer into an action taker, offering practical strategies from time management to burnout prevention, while explaining how to cultivate motivation and resilience.

Who should read Help Me, I Have No Discipline and Zero Self-Control?

  • Chronic procrastinators looking to break the cycle of delayed action
  • Goal-setters who struggle to follow through on their plans
  • Students aiming to balance academic, personal, and social responsibilities

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Routines & Habits Books: The Inner Clock by Lynne Peeples

The Inner Clock

Lynne Peeples
Living in Sync with Our Circadian Rhythms
4.2 (184 ratings)
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What's The Inner Clock about?

The Inner Clock (2024) explores the profound impact of biological timekeeping on human health and well-being. This book delves into the science of circadian rhythms, examining how our internal clocks influence everything from sleep patterns to metabolism, and offers practical strategies for aligning our modern lifestyles with our bodies’ natural cycles to improve overall health and vitality. 

Who should read The Inner Clock?

  • Productivity hackers seeking to optimize their daily routines
  • Shift workers or frequent travelers looking to safeguard their health
  • Anyone interested in the intersection of biology, health, and daily life

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Routines & Habits Books: The PLAN by Kendra Adachi

The PLAN

Kendra Adachi
Manage Your Time Like a Lazy Genius
3.5 (199 ratings)
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What's The PLAN about?

The PLAN (2024) offers a refreshing and compassionate perspective on time management, emphasizing integration and intentionality over mindless optimization and productivity. Using the PLAN – Prepare, Live, Adjust, and Notice – approach, readers are equipped to accomplish what matters most in each season of life. 

Who should read The PLAN?

  • Individuals who have struggled with traditional time management advice 
  • Anyone overwhelmed by productivity culture and craving a simpler approach
  • Working parents juggling work and home demands 

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Routines & Habits Books: Make Your Art No Matter What by Beth Pickens

Make Your Art No Matter What

Beth Pickens
Moving Beyond Creative Hurdles
4.0 (33 ratings)
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What's Make Your Art No Matter What about?

Make Your Art No Matter What (2021) offers a clear path to overcoming the challenges that keep artists from creating. With a mix of practical strategies and heartfelt encouragement, it addresses the real-life hurdles that artists face, from time management and financial concerns to self-doubt and burnout. Whether you’re a seasoned creative or just starting out, it will help you make space for your art and build a sustainable, fulfilling creative life.

Who should read Make Your Art No Matter What?

  • Aspiring artists
  • Established creatives
  • Freelancers and entrepreneurs

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Routines & Habits Books: Sleep Drink Breathe by Michael Breus

Sleep Drink Breathe

Michael Breus
Simple Daily Habits for Profound Long-Term Health
4.2 (198 ratings)
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What's Sleep Drink Breathe about?

Sleep Drink Breathe (2024) presents a straightforward approach to transforming health and wellness through three fundamental biological behaviors. It explains how making simple adjustments to sleeping, hydrating, and breathing can dramatically improve energy, stress levels, and cognitive function in a matter of weeks.

Who should read Sleep Drink Breathe?

  • Health-conscious people seeking science-backed fundamentals
  • Consumers seeking effective alternatives to expensive health products
  • Anyone dealing with sleep issues, fatigue, or stress

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Routines & Habits Books: Do Walk by Libby DeLana

Do Walk

Libby DeLana
Navigate Earth, Mind and Body. Step by Step
4.2 (53 ratings)
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What's Do Walk about?

Do Walk (2021) explores the transformative power of daily walking, offering a simple yet profound practice for reconnecting with both the world around you and yourself. It highlights how walking can enhance physical health, clear the mind, and spark creativity. Through this reflective guide, you’re invited to embrace the calming rhythm of walking to improve your overall well-being and discover new perspectives.

Who should read Do Walk?

  • Professionals seeking focus, clarity, and stress relief
  • Creatives looking to boost inspiration and fresh thinking
  • Wellness seekers looking to improve their mental, emotional, and physical health

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Routines & Habits Books: Getting It Done When You're Depressed by Julie A. Fast, John Preston

Getting It Done When You're Depressed

Julie A. Fast, John Preston
50 Strategies for Keeping Your Life on Track
4.2 (78 ratings)
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What's Getting It Done When You're Depressed about?

Getting It Done When You’re Depressed (2021) offers 50 practical strategies to break the cycle of unproductivity and regain control of your life while managing depression. It provides step-by-step guidance on shifting your mindset and creating a daily structure tailored to your needs. With its actionable advice, it will empower you to overcome mental health challenges and live a more fulfilling life.

Who should read Getting It Done When You're Depressed?

  • Individuals struggling with depression
  • People seeking actionable mental health improvement strategies
  • Friends and family supporting someone with depression

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Routines & Habits Books: Soulful Simplicity by Courtney Carver

Soulful Simplicity

Courtney Carver
How Living with Less Can Lead to So Much More
4.3 (18 ratings)
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What's Soulful Simplicity about?

Soulful Simplicity (2017) is a compassionate guide to living with less in order to live more. Applying mindful minimalism to the domains of love, time, space, and yourself, it illustrates how removing excess physical and emotional clutter can lead to deeper connections, enhanced well-being, and an authentic sense of purpose. 

Who should read Soulful Simplicity?

  • Aspiring minimalists seeking clear, compassionate, and practical guidance 
  • Overworked parents or professionals overwhelmed by clutter and stress 
  • Anyone wanting more from life 

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Routines & Habits Books: Make Change That Lasts by Rangan Chatterjee

Make Change That Lasts

Rangan Chatterjee
9 Simple Ways to Break Free from the Habits That Hold You Back
4.0 (19 ratings)
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What's Make Change That Lasts about?

Make Change That Lasts (2024) uncovers nine hidden triggers that drive reliance on external factors to maintain happiness and calm. It offers simple, practical strategies to help you break free from reactive habits and regain control of your well-being. It will empower you to develop self-awareness, resilience, and a sense of lasting fulfillment.

Who should read Make Change That Lasts?

  • Stressed professionals seeking balance and intentional living
  • Self-improvers aiming to break negative behavior patterns
  • Overthinkers struggling with perfectionism or external validation

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Routines & Habits Books: How to Finish Everything You Start by Jan Yager

How to Finish Everything You Start

Jan Yager
Habits to Transform Your Life
4.2 (85 ratings)
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What's How to Finish Everything You Start about?

How to Finish Everything You Start (2019) explores why people struggle to complete tasks and offers practical strategies to help them follow through. It presents a structured approach for overcoming procrastination, perfectionism, and unrealistic expectations. By implementing actionable techniques, readers can improve their productivity and consistently finish what they begin. 

Who should read How to Finish Everything You Start?

  • Overwhelmed professionals seeking to improve task completion
  • Ambitious students aiming to manage their workload effectively
  • Procrastination-prone goal-setters looking to boost productivity

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Routines & Habits Books: Work Backwards by Tim Duggan

Work Backwards

Tim Duggan
The Revolutionary Method to Work Smarter and Live Better
3.6 (116 ratings)
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What's Work Backwards about?

Work Backwards (2024) explores the common feeling of being overworked and disconnected, suggesting that perhaps we’re all looking at work the wrong way. Instead, it proposes a fresh approach, flipping traditional ideas on their head to help us find a better balance and more fulfillment in our daily work lives. 

Who should read Work Backwards?

  • Professionals seeking a better work-life balance
  • Entrepreneurs wanting innovative workplace strategies
  • Readers interested in modern work culture insights

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Routines & Habits Books: The 5 A.M. Miracle by Jeff Sanders

The 5 A.M. Miracle

Jeff Sanders
Dominate Your Day Before Breakfast
4.3 (14 ratings)
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What's The 5 A.M. Miracle about?

The 5 AM Miracle (2015) is your guide to maximizing your productivity, focus, and personal growth by designing intentional daily routines. It emphasizes the power of structured mornings but extends beyond wake-up times, offering strategies for setting clear goals, building sustainable habits, and maintaining momentum through systematic tracking. It will help you take control of your time, optimize energy levels, and make consistent progress toward your greatest ambitions.

Who should read The 5 A.M. Miracle?

  • Professionals and entrepreneurs looking to maximize their productivity
  • Students and lifelong learners building effective habits
  • Anyone transitioning to an early morning routine

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Routines & Habits Books: Flip It by Michael Heppell

Flip It

Michael Heppell
How to Get the Best Out of Everything
4.4 (74 ratings)
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What's Flip It about?

Flip It (2009) introduces a simple but powerful approach to thinking and acting that helps you get the best from any situation. It encourages you to challenge automatic reactions, shift unhelpful habits, and respond with greater clarity, confidence, and control. Whether you’re feeling stuck, stressed, or short on time, it shows how a change in perspective can lead to better outcomes – at work, at home, and in everyday life.

Who should read Flip It?

  • Professionals aiming to handle challenges with more clarity
  • Habit-builders looking to shift mindset and follow through
  • Confidence-seekers ready to upgrade their daily thinking

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Routines & Habits Books: Don't Sweat the Small Stuff... and It's All Small Stuff by Richard Carlson

Don't Sweat the Small Stuff... and It's All Small Stuff

Richard Carlson
Simple Ways to Keep the Little Things from Taking Over Your Life
4.3 (75 ratings)
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What's Don't Sweat the Small Stuff... and It's All Small Stuff about?

Don't Sweat the Small Stuff... and It's All Small Stuff (1997) is for anyone who’s ever felt like the little annoyances of life are running the show. It offers simple, down-to-earth ways to quiet your mind, ease your stress, and enjoy life a whole lot more. It guides us toward a place where the small stuff is no longer stealing your happiness, and where we are more centered and focused on what really matters.

Who should read Don't Sweat the Small Stuff... and It's All Small Stuff?

  • Stressed-out professionals
  • Busy parents
  • Personal growth seekers

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Routines & Habits Books: The Productivity Diet by Mike Vardy

The Productivity Diet

Mike Vardy
A Practical Guide to Nurturing Your Productive Potential
3.8 (6 ratings)
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What's The Productivity Diet about?

The Productivity Diet (2025) reframes productivity as a sustainable practice built on aligning your time, energy, and attention instead of merely getting more done. Using the three critical ingredients of a productivity diet, it offers a flexible daily rhythm, attention‑management tactics, and reflection rituals that help you work smarter and live more intentionally at work and at home. 

Who should read The Productivity Diet?

  • Anyone wanting to optimize their time, energy, and attention
  • Busy professionals seeking better work‑life balance
  • Managers aiming to refine team productivity practices

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Routines & Habits Books: Light on Yoga by B. K. S. Iyengar, Daphne Razazan

Light on Yoga

B. K. S. Iyengar, Daphne Razazan
The Path to Holistic Health
4.5 (17 ratings)
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What's Light on Yoga about?

Light on Yoga (1966) is a comprehensive guide to the ancient practice of yoga that systematically presents over 200 postures alongside detailed instructions and philosophical teachings. This influential work thoroughly explains the eight-limbed path of yoga, balancing practical techniques with spiritual wisdom to offer practitioners a complete framework for physical, mental, and spiritual transformation. 

Who should read Light on Yoga?

  • Individuals interested in mind-body connections and integrative approaches to health
  • Yoga practitioners who want to deepen their understanding beyond physical postures
  • Anyone stressed out and looking for holistic approaches to well-being

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While choosing just one book about a topic is always tough, many people regard The Now Habit as the ultimate read on Routines & Habits.

What are the Top 10 Routines & Habits books?

Blinkist curators have picked the following:
  • The Now Habit by Neil Fiore
  • The Pomodoro Technique by Francesco Cirillo
  • The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg
  • The Power of Less by Leo Babauta
  • Switch by Chip Heath & Dan Heath
  • The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin
  • The ONE Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan
  • Hooked by Nir Eyal
  • First Things First by Stephen R. Covey, A. Roger Merrill and Rebecca R. Merrill
  • Essentialism by Greg McKeown

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When it comes to Routines & Habits, these are the authors who stand out as some of the most influential:
  • Neil Fiore
  • Francesco Cirillo
  • Charles Duhigg
  • Leo Babauta
  • Chip Heath & Dan Heath