Making Habits, Breaking Habits: Why We Do Things, Why We Don't, and How to Make Any Change Stick - Paperback

by Jeremy Dean (Author)

At least one third of our waking hours are lived on autopilot. But habits of the mind do not have to control us--we can steer them. Drawing on the latest research, psychologist Jeremy Dean explains why seemingly easy habits can prove difficult to form and how to take charge of your brain's routines to make any change stick. Making Habits, Breaking Habits explains that it is possible to bend habits to your will--and become happier, more creative, and more productive.

Author Biography

Psychologist Jeremy Dean is the founder and author of the popular website PsyBlog (psyblog.co.uk), which is viewed by upwards of 1 million readers monthly. The site analyses -- with wit, clarity, and erudition -- psychological studies that are relevant to everyday life. Dean launched PsyBlog in 2004, when he noticed a dearth of smart, readable news for those who like psychological insights backed up by science. Read the world over, the site has been featured in BBC News, The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, NPR, The Guardian, and The London Times. He lives in London.