April 25, 2023

Book Review: Change Your Habits Change Your Life by Ashdin Doctor



Title: Change Your Habits Change Your Life
Author: Ashdin Doctor
Publisher: HarperCollins India
Genre: Self-help
Paperback: 208 Pages
ISBN-13 :  978-9356295384
Buy the Book: Amazon link
 

“Change Your Habits Change Your Life” by Ashdin Doctor is a thought-provoking and practical book that explores the valuable principles of habit formation and provides guidance for creating positive change in one's life. Through engaging storytelling and insightful analysis, the book emphasizes the importance of consistency, practice, and creating systems that work for us. At the end of each section, it offers actionable strategies for reshaping our habits.

Ashdin presents a three-golden-rules process for habit change, which includes – Make it stupidly small, Make it extra easy, and Never miss two days in a row. He explains how we could break up habits that no longer serve us and then substitute a new routine that satisfies the same craving.

One of the book's most compelling sections is the role of practice, Practice is a powerful tool that enables individuals to improve their skills and abilities. Consistent practice leads to mastery and expertise and individuals can overcome obstacles, developing perseverance.

Ashdin argues that habits are not about the goal alone, habits are about the journey.  The daily practice of positive habits can lead to personal growth and a greater sense of purpose. He suggests that, instead of relying on sheer willpower, we can create a “system" that has a positive ripple effect on other areas of our lives. For example, by establishing a regular exercise routine, we have more focus throughout the day. 




Besides this, it highlights the role of an accountability partner, by providing support and encouragement, a partner can help individuals stay committed to their goals. This book points out that staying within your comfort zone limits your potential and pushing yourself too far beyond your comfort zone can lead to burnout. You can expand your capabilities by gradually stretching your comfort zone.  It insists that habit tracking is a powerful tool for monitoring progress and identifying areas for improvement. Along with this, setting a clear intention is crucial in the process of habit change. Intention directs focus to take action toward their desired outcome.

Basically, we all have habits we wish to alter. As a personal habit coach, Ashdin shares numerous analogies and relatable instances from his life account, whether you're looking to break a bad habit or establish a new one, this book can be helpful.

Overall, " Change Your Habits Change Your Life" is a fascinating and practical book that offers a wealth of insights and strategies. It is written in an engaging and accessible style that makes complex concepts easy to understand, and it ended with five success stories that bring the ideas to life.



About the Author

Ashdin Doctor is a Mumbai-based popular habit coach who has been transforming the lives of many who feel stuck by creating habits that can be easily incorporated into daily life. He is the founder of Awesome 180, a habit coaching programme. He also hosts a popular podcast, The Habit Coach.

 

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