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Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear
3 reviews
megelizabeth's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
"Making a choice that is 1 percent better or 1 percent worse seems insignificant in the moment, but over the span of moments that make up a lifetime these choices determine the difference between who you are and who you could be."
This isn't the kind of book I usually gravitate towards, but I definitely read it at the right time; it gave me a lot to think about and I do feel as if I got a lot out of it. The author's passion for what he's writing about completely shines through and he writes in a really accessible, engaging way that made this an easier read than I was expecting.
I didn't love how many references to weight loss there are, and it also falls a bit into the 'you always have to be productive' trap, which I appreciate could potentially be harmful or distressing to some. However, for me, the tone felt light enough that I felt I could take away and apply what was personally relevant and not feel the need to follow every single step all the time, and I think that kind of small positive impact across a bunch of readers can only be a good thing.
This isn't the kind of book I usually gravitate towards, but I definitely read it at the right time; it gave me a lot to think about and I do feel as if I got a lot out of it. The author's passion for what he's writing about completely shines through and he writes in a really accessible, engaging way that made this an easier read than I was expecting.
I didn't love how many references to weight loss there are, and it also falls a bit into the 'you always have to be productive' trap, which I appreciate could potentially be harmful or distressing to some. However, for me, the tone felt light enough that I felt I could take away and apply what was personally relevant and not feel the need to follow every single step all the time, and I think that kind of small positive impact across a bunch of readers can only be a good thing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Animal cruelty, Blood, and Cancer
jessi_c's review against another edition
informative
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
4.5
Timely to tackle this audiobook while in the midst of a lifestyle change. Acquired new tools from this listen to assess my current habits and what I need to work on professionally and creatively. Very enlightening.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Body horror and Blood
Minor: Medical content
mild/moderate trigger warning for anyone who has a phobia with eyes/eyeballsapplesaucecreachur's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
3.25
Some of the primary things I got out of this book:
- Make it easier on yourself – Go slowly into new, helpful habits bit-by-bit
- Reward yourself, being mindful that those rewards align with what you are striving toward
- Make the habits you are divesting from less appealing
- Behave as though you are the person you're striving to be; don't think "I'm quitting x", think "I do not do x"
These and other similar lessons were helpful. However, the repeated exemplars of nutrition and exercise as they relate to body size/appearance were not universally applicable; these examples and many like them felt like inappropriately-universalized prescriptions for an audience that likely strives to do more than alter their weight. While I did pick up some pointers, it was clear that this book was written by a businessman, and not a behavioral scientist or humanist.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Fatphobia, Ableism, Blood, and Gore
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