Charles Duhigg analyzes what comprises a habit. Something as simple as eating a cookie every afternoon at 3:30. He looks at cues and rewards; being part of a group and beliefs; use of will-power and making self-control automatic.  In understanding how habits are built you then have the key to use this knowledge to make changes in your life. Study habits. Procrastination. Eating. Working out. Focus and attention.

This book is easy to read and full of narratives derived from research. This is a must read for all college students. Virginia Wesleyan College is using The Power of Habit as reading for their First Year Experience for incoming freshmen.

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