Good Habits, Bad Habits How To Make Positive Changes That Stick Wendy Wood Book

Title in this Set: Good Habits, Bad Habits: How to Make Positive Changes That Stick
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781035042135

Good Habits, Bad Habits: How to Make Positive Changes That Stick by Wendy Wood is a practical, research-driven paperback for anyone who wants lasting change. Ideal for parents, teachers, students of psychology, or anyone tired of relying on willpower alone, this bestselling-author title explains why habits rule so much of our lives and exactly how to design environments and routines that make positive change stick.

Professor Wendy Wood is a leading voice in habit science — a UK-born psychologist and Provost Professor Emerita of Psychology and Business at the University of Southern California. Drawing on three decades of original research, Wood translates academic insight into clear, actionable strategies. This paperback edition is an excellent addition to any personal development book collection, classroom reading list, or gift set for a friend embarking on self-improvement.

What this book covers

Good Habits, Bad Habits explores the surprising extent to which our daily life is governed by automatic behavior. From how we respond in meetings to eating, exercising, and shopping, Wood shows that repetition and context shape habits far more than conscious intention. She offers a science-backed roadmap to building good habits and breaking bad ones without relying on willpower alone.

Why readers trust this author

Wendy Wood’s expertise is grounded in decades of empirical research on habits and behavior change. The book was featured in the Next Big Idea Club and reviewed in the New Yorker, adding to its credibility. Readers who want evidence-based solutions will appreciate the mix of real-world examples, lab findings, and practical exercises.

Key features & benefits

• Actionable strategies: Learn specific techniques to design environments and routines that encourage good behavior.
• Science-backed advice: Based on thirty years of original research in psychology and behavioral science.
• Accessible paperback format: Easy to carry and read — great for commuters, classrooms, or nightstand reading.
• Useful for multiple audiences: Perfect for parents, educators, coaches, students, and self-help readers.
• Trusted content: From an award-recognized researcher and bestselling author — blends authority with readability.

Use cases: ideal bedtime reading to reflect on your day, a practical manual for early learning or habit-based classroom projects, or part of a curated self-improvement gift set. The paperback edition makes it easy to mark pages, take notes, and revisit techniques as you build new routines.

Whether you’re trying to exercise more, eat better, improve focus at work, or change how you parent, Good Habits, Bad Habits offers realistic, evidence-based tools that help change stick. This paperback edition is a timeless, practical keepsake for anyone committed to lasting personal growth — a thoughtful gift or a reliable resource for teachers and professionals guiding others through behavior change.