Good Habits, Bad Habits

Most of us strive to improve our daily routines, whether by eating better, exercising regularly, or working more efficiently, yet relying on willpower alone often leads to frustration. In Good Habits, Bad Habits, psychologist Wendy Wood draws on decades of research to examine how habits are formed in the mind and why conscious effort is rarely enough to sustain new routines.

Rather than focusing purely on motivation, Wood explains the mechanics behind behaviour change, showing how environment, repetition, and rewards shape what we do automatically each day. By understanding the underlying science, readers are equipped with practical tools to break unwanted cycles and establish supportive, enduring patterns in their personal and professional lives.

Clear and grounded in research, this volume offers helpful guidance for general readers, professionals, and students seeking to reshape their daily routines and achieve long-term change.