James Clear
10 articles30 One-Sentence Stories From People Who Have Built Better Habits
In this article, I'd like to share 30 “one-sentence stories” about building better habits. (They are not all exactly one sentence, but they are very short.) None of these stories a…
The Ultimate Habit Tracker Guide: Why and How to Track Your Habits
This article includes an excerpt from Atomic Habits, my New York Times bestselling book. If you want to stick with a habit for good, one simple and effective thing you can do is ke…
The Surprising Benefits of Journaling One Sentence Every Day
From 1986 to 2011, Oprah Winfrey hosted The Oprah Winfrey Show. It was the highest rated talk show of all-time and familiar to nearly anyone who owned a television set in North Ame…
My 2018 Annual Review
It's time for a little reflection and review. Each December, I conduct my Annual Review (this is my sixth year) and I've found the process useful every time. As always, this Annual…
How to Make Your Future Habits Easy
This article is an excerpt from Atomic Habits, my New York Times bestselling book. While researching Atomic Habits, I came across a story that immediately struck me with its simpli…
The Habits Scorecard: Use This Simple Exercise to Discover Which Habits You Should Change
This article is an excerpt from Atomic Habits, my New York Times bestselling book. The Japanese railway system is regarded as one of the best in the world. If you ever find yoursel…
When the 80/20 Rule Fails: The Downside of Being Effective
Audrey Hepburn was an icon. Rising to fame in the 1950s, she was one of the greatest actresses of her era. In 1953, Hepburn became the first actress to win an Academy Award, a Gold…