Further Readings for Lesson 7:Creating an Environment for Success

Recommended Reading List

Books

1. The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business by Charles Duhigg
   This book explores the science of habit formation and provides practical strategies to transform our habits and create lasting change.
2. The Design of Everyday Things by Don Norman
   Understanding the principles of design can help us create user-friendly environments that support our desired behaviors.
3. Connected: The Surprising Power of Our Social Networks and How They Shape Our Lives by Nicholas A. Christakis and James H. Fowler
   This book delves into the impact of social connections on our behavior and how our networks shape our habits and overall well-being.
4. Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us by Daniel H. Pink
   Learn about the factors that drive motivation and how to design environments that foster intrinsic motivation for habit formation.
5. Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth, and Happiness by Richard H. Thaler and Cass R. Sunstein
   This book explores the concept of "nudges" and how subtle changes in our environment can influence our decision-making and behavior.

Scholarly Articles

• "The Role of Environmental Context in Habit Formation" by Wendy Wood and Dennis Rünger
  This article examines the influence of environmental context on the development and maintenance of habits.
• "Habit Formation in Everyday Life: A Multilevel Model of Environmental Contextual Influences" by Bas Verplanken and Suzanne Faes
  Explore the various factors and environmental triggers that shape habit formation in our daily lives.
• "Social Influences on New Behavioral Strategies: An Empirical Study on Habit Formation in Transportation" by Lucia A. Reisch, Anne L. Lykkegaard, and Wencke Gwozdz
  This study investigates the impact of social influences on the formation of new behavioral habits, specifically in the transportation context.
• "Contextual Strategies for Influencing Habit Formation: Implications for Creating Sustainable Behaviors" by Verena H. Menec, Sarah Nowiski, and Amy Giguère
  Discover strategies for designing contextual interventions that can promote sustainable habits and behavior change.
• "Designing for Habitability: The Foundational Role of Habit in Creating Sustainable Consumption" by Lilian Coral and Alex Steffen
  This article explores the role of habit in promoting sustainable consumption and presents design principles for habitable environments.