The Little Book of Big Change: The No-Willpower Approach to Breaking Any Habit by Amy Johnson

Change can be difficult, especially when you try to do it on your own. We all have bad habits that we want to break, but actually following through can be harder than we think. In her book The Little Book of Big Change: The No-Willpower Approach to Breaking Any Habit, Amy Johnson provides a step-by-step guide to making the changes you want .

Johnson's book is based on the idea that willpower alone is not enough to break a habit. She believes that any lasting change begins with understanding the why behind your behavior, so she provides readers with a series of steps for identifying, understanding, and addressing the underlying motivations behind their habits.

The book is divided into two parts: understanding why you have your habits, and how to effectively make changes. The first section of the book focuses on helping readers understand why they do what they do and how to develop an awareness of their personal triggers and cues. Johnson also provides a thoughtful and compassionate critique of the traditional idea of “willpower” and explains why relying on sheer will isn't an effective solution to the problem.

Once readers have gained a better understanding of their habits, the second section of the book provides practical tips and techniques to make the changes they want. Johnson draws on a variety of sources, from scientific studies to motivational psychology, to guide readers as they develop their own personalized plans for achieving their goals.

The book explores a wide range of topics, from healthy eating and exercise to breaking unhealthy relationships and developing good financial habits. Johnson also provides powerful tools for managing stress and anxiety, such as progressive muscle relaxation and mindful breathing techniques.

In addition to providing helpful and practical advice, Johnson offers motivational words of wisdom. She shares some of her own stories of transformation and growth, and provides a deep understanding of how difficult it can be to break a habit, as well as an appreciation for how difficult, yet rewarding, it can be to make lasting changes.

Overall, Johnson's The Little Book of Big Change is an inciteful and empowering guide to breaking unhealthy habits and making lasting changes. It combines all the fundamentals of psychology and neuroscience, along with the tools and techniques from other modalities, to help readers on their journey to transformation.

For anyone looking to break old habits and live life to their fullest potential, The Little Book of Big Change is a valuable and inspiring resource. Through her step-by-step guidance, Amy Johnson helps readers create lasting changes and deepen their understanding of themselves.