"Goals are good for setting a direction, but systems are best for making progress." — James clear Introduction Habits are a powerful force for change. They can make you healthier, wealthier and happier. However, habits are easy to form when we have the right environment, support and motivation. But creating new habits can be hard—we don't usually get this kind of help in our daily lives! That's why I'm going to show you how to build effective habits by using atomic habits: small changes that give big results over time. What is a habit? A habit is a behavior you do automatically without thinking. When we talk about habits, we're usually referring to behaviors that occur repeatedly and become automatic : you eat lunch at noon every day, or you brush your teeth before going to bed every night. Habits are formed by repetition—they become easier and more automatic over time until they become second nature. Habits are also formed by association : if something trig...