Better Than Before: What I Learned About Making and Breaking Habits--to Sleep More, Quit Sugar, Procrastinate Less, and Generally Build a Happier Life

by Gretchen Rubin

With my own habits, I’ve decided not to decide. I do an action without debate, without evaluation, and without reward. Just as I don’t reward myself for brushing my teeth or buckling my seat belt, I don’t consider Power Hour, exercise, or posting to my blog to be exceptional accomplishments that merit a reward. These actions are habits that run on automatic.