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: What I Learned About Making and Breaking Habits--to Sleep More, Quit Sugar, Procrastinate Less, and Generally Build a Happier Life" by Gretchen Rubin is a comprehensive guide to understanding and mastering habits for a better lifestyle. Rubin emphasizes that habits shape our daily lives by freeing us from decision-making and self-control. She introduces the concept of Four Tendencies—Upholder, Questioner, Obliger, and Rebel—which describe how people respond differently to expectations, and understanding one's tendency can help tailor habit formation strategies.

The book explores practical tools such as Monitoring, Scheduling, and Accountability to create and maintain habits. Rubin discusses common barriers to habit change and provides actionable advice on making habits easier and more appealing by focusing on desire, ease, and excuses. She recommends building foundation habits around sleep, exercise, and decluttering to support other positive changes.