Books Better Than Before: What I Learned About Making and Breaking Habits--to Sleep More, Quit Sugar, Procrastinate Less, and Generally Build a Happier Life  by Gretchen Rubin (Author)

"Better Than Before" by Gretchen Rubin explores how habits shape our daily lives and how understanding ourselves can help us make lasting changes. Rubin identifies Four Tendencies—Upholder, Questioner, Obliger, and Rebel—that describe how people respond to inner and outer expectations. Knowing one's Tendency helps tailor effective strategies for forming and maintaining habits.

The book emphasizes that habits reduce the need for constant decision-making and self-control, simplifying life and reducing stress. Rubin covers practical methods such as monitoring progress, scheduling activities, setting up accountability, and addressing barriers like procrastination and guilt. Foundation habits, like healthy sleep, nutrition, and decluttering, often support other positive habits, creating a ripple effect on overall well-being.