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

Fake Self-Actualization Loophole: Often, a loophole is disguised as an embrace of life or an acceptance of self, so that the failure to pursue a habit seems life-affirming—almost spiritual. You only live once (YOLO). I’ll be sorry if I don’t at least try it. I should celebrate this special occasion. (How special? National Cheesecake Day? A colleague’s birthday?) Life is too short not to live a little.