Book Review: ‘Atomic Habits’ by James Clear

A slight change in your daily habits can guide your life to a different destination.

For parents, who are often busy and can only make very small changes at a time, Clear's book offers valuable advice. Yuganov Konstantin/shutterstock

Books like James Clear’s “Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones” are typically marketed to entrepreneurs or as a self-help guide, aiming at achieving success or increased productivity. And, fair enough. This book would be an excellent choice in those capacities.

However, this one also deserves to be on the shelves of moms and dads. “Atomic Habits” offers a mindset shift that is just the thing busy parents who are trying to do “all the things” and do them right now.