Further Readings for Lesson 6:The Laws of Behavior Change

Recommended Reading List

Books:

1. The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business by Charles Duhigg: This book delves into the science behind habit formation and explores the impact of habits on our personal and professional lives. It offers valuable insights and practical strategies for transforming habits.
2. Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products by Nir Eyal: This book explores the psychology behind habit formation and provides a framework for creating products and experiences that hook users. It offers insights into designing habits and understanding their impact.
3. Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear: Building on the teachings covered in this course, this book provides a comprehensive guide to making small changes that have a significant impact on behavior. It offers practical strategies and actionable steps for habit formation and behavior change.
4. Mini Habits: Smaller Habits, Bigger Results by Stephen Guise: This book explores the concept of "mini habits" and how small, consistent actions can lead to significant behavior change. It teaches readers how to break down habits into manageable steps and create lasting change.
5. The Willpower Instinct: How Self-Control Works, Why It Matters, and What You Can Do to Get More of It by Kelly McGonigal: This book delves into the science of willpower and self-control. It provides practical strategies for strengthening willpower and resisting temptations, offering valuable insights for habit formation.

Scholarly Articles:

• The Habit Loop: A Neurocognitive Framework for Habit Change by Ashwani Deshpande, Siddhartha Joshi, and Ramkumar Rajendran: This article explores the neural and cognitive mechanisms behind habit formation and change. It provides an in-depth understanding of the habit loop and its implications for behavior change.
• How Habits Shape Food Choices by Bradley P. Turnwald and Alia J. Crum: This article focuses on the impact of habits on food choices and eating behaviors. It discusses the role of habits in shaping dietary decisions and offers insights for developing healthier eating habits.
• Habits, Intentions, and Moral Actions: The Controlled Processes by Kevin Ochsner: This article examines the relationship between habits, intentions, and moral actions. It explores the role of cognitive control in overriding habitual responses and discusses implications for ethical decision-making.
• Habit Formation and Change by Wendy Wood and David T. Neal: This article provides an overview of habit formation and change, drawing from empirical research and behavioral theories. It explores the factors that influence habit formation and strategies for breaking old habits and establishing new ones.
• The Formation of Habits: A Cognitive Neuroscience Perspective by Elliot T. Berkman: This article discusses the cognitive neuroscience of habit formation. It explores how habits are formed in the brain and the neural mechanisms underlying their automaticity, shedding light on ways to modify and replace unwanted habits.

These recommended readings provide additional depth and insights into the principles and strategies covered in this lesson. They offer valuable perspectives from experts in the field of habit formation, behavior change, and neuroscience, allowing you to further expand your knowledge and apply these teachings to your daily life.