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Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear
42 reviews
sofilart's review against another edition
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
3.5
First off, I listened to the audiobook version and, even though I've read there are graphs and tables, explanations were extremely clear and straight-forward. The examples really helped. I had no trouble following Clear's ideas.
If I'm being honest, Clear doesn't say anything new or revolutionary. I already did many of the things he recommends. However, I think the value in this book is the compilation, identification and clasification of these common practices and ideas in key principles and strategies. This allows for a more comprehensive and conscious approach to habits.
Important trigger warning: Many examples are centered around dieting. This kinda sucked tbh.
If I'm being honest, Clear doesn't say anything new or revolutionary. I already did many of the things he recommends. However, I think the value in this book is the compilation, identification and clasification of these common practices and ideas in key principles and strategies. This allows for a more comprehensive and conscious approach to habits.
Important trigger warning: Many examples are centered around dieting. This kinda sucked tbh.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder and Fatphobia
pasupapare's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
2.5
Was really motivated after reading this and gave it 4 stars, but after going back to note down the parts I highlighted, I realised it was some useful tips, in between lots of waffling and questionable anecdotes (fatphobia and the implication slums have high rates of disease because the soap isn't nice enough ???)
The parts I found useful/interesting:
Systems > goals, and identity based goals > outcome based goals
Resetting and priming the room. Useful to keep in mind for trying to tackle my messiness.
The 2 minute rule OR, making the first step of the habit your goal rather than outcome. Something I already do with uni work - my goal is just to go to the library rather than write a certain amount.
And the "annual review" at the start of the year and an "integrity report" in June, basically just journalling and reflecting on yourself.
The parts I found useful/interesting:
Systems > goals, and identity based goals > outcome based goals
Resetting and priming the room. Useful to keep in mind for trying to tackle my messiness.
The 2 minute rule OR, making the first step of the habit your goal rather than outcome. Something I already do with uni work - my goal is just to go to the library rather than write a certain amount.
And the "annual review" at the start of the year and an "integrity report" in June, basically just journalling and reflecting on yourself.
Content Warnings
Minor: Eating disorder
rosie_b's review against another edition
Don’t think I’m the intended audience as someone with ADHD who’s read a lot about forming habits. Didn’t like constant examples of dieting & can imagine it would be triggering for some. There are definitely common examples the author could have used instead.
Content Warnings
Minor: Eating disorder and Fatphobia
lottie1803's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Eating disorder
gimmiiie's review against another edition
informative
fast-paced
2.0
It was okay. Some of the tips felt sustainable for behavioral changes but some of the tips could result in negative, unintended outcomes such as (TW) EDs I say this from a social work background with formal educationon EDs. The examples given throughout the book can be triggering. In addition, some of the techniques provided including shaming yourself and having others shame you for accountability which is a toxic not only for yourself but also others .
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, and Gaslighting
sarapalmerrd's review against another edition
medium-paced
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder and Fatphobia
Trigger warning for those with eating disorder/disordered eating. Would not recommend.astridaw's review against another edition
challenging
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
3.5
I liked the easily explained and applicable techniques that he suggested. Overall a good, helpful book with many great perspectives and examples making it easy to understand and follow. However, i didn't love the constant weight loss, diet and "health" references, since those were habits he advocated for but I myself was trying to let go off. I think it would be good with some more nuance on that particular subject (wouldn't have bothered me if he hadn't mentioned it so very often) and would not recommend to someone who finds diet culture triggering, even though that wasn't the intentention of the book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body shaming and Fatphobia
Minor: Eating disorder
can be triggering for someone with history of disordered eating, a lot of diet and weight loss references (not the main focus of the book but often used as an example).brynne_'s review against another edition
medium-paced
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Eating disorder and Fatphobia
teegarooney's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.75
This book is totally worth the read if you are looking to view your behavior differently and even make some informed life changes! I am a clinical psychotherapist and I’m VERY careful on book recommendations to give clients for supplemental reading, as many self-help books are trash and even harmful. After reading it I feel comfortable encouraging others to read it. James Clear does a great job at making the material not just palatable, but memorable and succinct! There are a few mentions of dieting and weightloss that I found to be inaccurate or promoting a skewed perspective of eating and fitness habits when used in examples, but other than that it’s a good read based on the collection of empirically-backed data and research.
Content Warnings
Minor: Body shaming, Eating disorder, and Fatphobia
jordancasterline's review against another edition
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Eating disorder
Minor: Drug abuse