How to Change: The Science of Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be by Katy MilkmanMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Behavior change does not come easy. The author Katy Milkman provides the tools to identify your obstacles and then proven techniques to overcome them. Once you figure out what works for you to create change, the key is to keep using these tailored techniques indefinitely—or for as long as you want to continue to achieve the goal you set out in the first place. This book is recommended for anyone interested in making changes, especially those interested in habits and behavioral science. I read it once, then went back a second time and took notes.
There is an introduction plus eight chapters: Getting Started, Impulsivity, Procrastination, Forgetfulness, Laziness, Confidence, Conformity, and Changing for Good.
The book is easy to read, with a relatable tone and key takeaways at the end of each chapter. All proposed solutions are backed by scientific studies.
If you have read other behavioral science books on habit formation, you may feel that the concepts presented are not new. The book is educational but may fall short for the individual trying to apply and act on these lessons. More examples of how to successfully implement change would be helpful. And, as with all self-help books, you must be willing to put in the work to figure out how these solutions apply to you.
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