Interesting look at developing and sticking to habits. Keeping a journal to track progress and also to keep ourselves honest about progress or failures, setting small goals and doing the thing every day while developing a habit are just a few ideas included. There are so many more discussed and the author encourages readers to test the various methods and see what works best for them.

Thanks to W. W. Norton & Company and NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you to W. W. Norton & Company and NetGalley for providing me with an advanced copy of this book.
As a self-proclaimed minimalist, I was already on board with a lot of what Sasaki had to say in Hello, Habits. That said, I don't think there was a ton of new information here; however, it'd be a great introduction for anyone looking to dive into habit creation and how to become more disciplined. Forming habits can be difficult but Sasaki's book dove deeper into the why and how to push through!

I enjoyed learning about and then thinking on the nature of habits, Unfortunately it also read with a bias for an 'idealized" lifestyle. Also, where were the citations?

This was written by a minimalist and focused on why we are able to stick with some habits and not others. I found this approach to be better than the method of just listing steps with vague descriptions. I felt like I understood why forming new habits can be hard. This is a very informative book.

Minimalism is such an intriguing concept. It certainly isn’t for everyone, so you should not come into it thinking that it will be for you, especially if (like me) you tend to place a lot of sentimental value in possessions. Within the past 2 years I have tried to integrate the values of minimalism into my life. I think this book is perhaps not best-suited for beginners. Sasaki’s view of minimalism is a bit more extreme than most modern minimalists and while I think his ideals are smart and well-thought, I think it may be easier for a beginner minimalist to start off with something less “by the book” and more soul-searching, such as The Minimalists on Netflix. The question of “how might my life be better with less?” isn’t revolutionary, but it can spark some important inner reflection.

I did like the way this book had an outline of 50 tips to help with your journey and how the concept was repeated at the end of the book as well.

Fumio Sasaki does it once again with "Hello, Habits" (and just in time for all the New Year's resolutions sure to turn up)! I listened to "Goodbye, Things" about a year and a half ago when I started my journey to minimalism. Although Sasaki's picture of a minimalist is quite extreme, I found a lot of insight which led me to ask the questions: what serves a purpose in my life, and how does it add to the intentional living lifestyle I wanted to pursue. Now that I have decluttered my physical belongings, I'm left with more time to devote to the things I value (which aren't actually "things" at all). The question now is: how can I most effectively use my time? Sasaki's "Hello, Habits" came at the exact right time as I am beginning to note my schedule of events each day, and how I can better form my habits. Sasaki offers a look into the psychology behind habits and uses that basis to build his 50 Steps to better habits - and eventually, a better life. Although 5o steps may seem like an awful lot, the steps seem to build on one another, making each subsequent one easier. I enjoyed Sasaki's juxtaposition of past psychological studies with his one step-wise program, offering practical advice on how to best go about changing habits. The physical formatting of the ebook I received was a bit jumbled which distracted me from absorbing the content, but I think that will not be a problem with the physical publishing of the book. Overall, I highly recommend this book to anyone (minimalist or not), and especially to anyone who has set any resolutions or intentions in this new year.

Thank you to the publisher for an advance copy of this book via netgalley!

Well it seems simple. Applying it is a while other story. But this book is inspiring! it really tells you as it is! First, quick introductions to simple concepts.Then the author elaborates on the 50 tips. And just in case you weren’t keen on reading them all but wanted a glimpse...the book gives you an overview at the end of all the key concepts. So in other words, this book gives you no excuses for not reading it and attempting to change your habits!

Another great book from Fumio Sasaki. I really enjoyed that it wasn't just a book of tips. There was lots of scientific explanations about why we stick to some habits and not others, about willpower, etc. Although the author gave specific examples (getting up early, exercising, quitting alcohol, etc.) the strategies can be applied to any habit you want to start or bad habit you want to stop. With the new year coming up I have a few new habits I want to start and a few bad ones I want to stop. I feel the new knowledge I have because of this book will really help me.

Thank you to the publisher for the advanced copy of this book.

If you are into habits or getting better at something, you might have read other books on these subjects. One thing that I notice about this book that is different is how the author Sasaki has showed his personal examples of the habits he tried to acquire as well as stop. The book shows different approaches that work or dont work. Any book on Habits is incomplete without performance and excellence. There are many experts of Habits that you learn from as well as the super athletes. These external sources too have been fleshed out more with key feelings and experiences. Focusing on how there is practise behind the performance and any age is fine to start off. I think its from simple and focused activities and experiences and some reference to scientific studies, that this book can provide you few ways to create incentives for your upcoming years resolutions.

What a wealth of information. Anyone can get benefit from this book in some way. I'm so glad I read this book!

Thanks to author, publisher and Netgalley for the chance to read this book.. While I got the book for free, it had no bearing on the rating I gave it.

Hello Kitty, Hello Habits
Translated from the Japanese, Fumio Sasaki’s Hello Habits: A Minimalist’s Guide to a Better Life is a simple and entertaining look at acquiring habits from as basic as establishing a set times to get up in the morning and to go to sleep at night and to as difficult as running everyday but all in service of a happier life. I love how often he talks about beer (he says one of his next books will be about quitting alcohol) and his sometimes random 50 rules for developing habits. Others have written books about the merits of and how to establish habits, but as someone who learns from repetition (and especially influenced by my most recent readings) Saski’s version is a valuable and unusual addition to the subject.

Wendy Ward
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I read and learned so much from the authors first book Goodbye Things how to get rid of unnecessary objects that clutter our lives.Hello Habits is another valuable guideHello Habits is another guide to improving our lives another guide I read with interest and gained from.#netgalley#norton&norton

This book started off slow but picked up once it got into the actual part to help you create habits. I enjoyed how the author broke it down into manageable chunks that are easy to do. He gives also several examples from research studies that show how our willpower affects our decisions.