Why willpower doesn’t work and the remarkable techniques that rewire your brain to form good habits.

Beyond Atomic Habits, a practical and evidence-based guide by a world-renowned researcher on hacking your habits for lasting change.

If you’ve ever set a goal to start a new habit or break an old one and you fell off the wagon; if you’ve been in a cycle of yo-yo dieting, phone scrolling or alarm snoozing; or if you intend to do one thing but end up doing another, then you’re in the right place.

Why do you find yourself repeating unwanted patterns? What do you do when exhaustion creeps in and you lose your willpower? The good news is it’s never too late to reprogram your habits. But how long does it really take and how can you make the changes stick?

Leading habit researcher Dr Gina Cleo reveals revolutionary breakthroughs in behavioural science that will help you uncover how your brain works, and how to rewire it to make instant and lasting change in your life.

Discover evidence-based techniques to break free from unwanted habits, master your motivation and navigate setbacks to achieve the lifestyle you’ve always wanted, no matter what stage of life you’re in.

Packed with practical insights, inspiring stories and surprisingly simple activities to try today, The Habit Revolution is your guide to a life magnificently remastered through the incredible power of habits.

Dr Gina Cleo is at the forefront of habit research and behavioural change. She has a PhD in habit change and is an adjunct professor at Bond University in Australia. She is also an accredited dietitian and founder of the Habit Change Institute, where she trains habit coaches, supports clients and gives keynotes on creating new habits and breaking old ones, long term.

Introduction: The power of habits 1

1 What is a habit? 15
2 Why we form habits 37
3 Habits versus intentions 45
4 Habit triggers 57
5 How to create new habits 73
6 How to break old habits 87
7 The neuroscience of habits 105
8 Micro habits 117
9 Where is our self-control? 135
10 How long it really takes to change a habit 155
11 The recipe for change 179
12 Mastering motivation 191
13 Do something different 219
14 Goal-setting essentials and pitfalls 233
15 Dealing with setbacks 249

Conclusion 265

Appendix: The finer details of motivational theory 268
Acknowledgements 270
Notes 273
Index 284