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zhelana's review against another edition
4.0
Well, it's hard to judge this book immediately after finishing it as I still haven't come up with my elastic goals, never mind actually tried them. Getting ready to go on vacation in 2 weeks isn't the time to try new goals. It seems like a good idea, but I don't know if it doesn't wind up actually more limiting. For example, one of my goals is to do art every day. While this year I've only done 3 -4 different art things, I'd rather like to be open to other things, such as getting back to my embroidery. So I'm not sure that saying "write or photograph or draw" isn't actually a lot worse than saying "do something artistic" Although I can see how the ability to have plus and elite goals under each of those things would be better than what I'm currently doing. i'll have to think about it and try to tweak it. Perhaps a "Art every day" with a time goal attached to it is best, though time goals aren't best for writing. I really don't know.
isheekagoswami's review against another edition
4.0
I suspected that a book about flexible, adaptable, 'elastic' habits would suit me better than most habit books, and I was right. I really like the compassionate and realistic approach that the author takes in recommending a habit system that works on both your worst and best days.
Though the tracking and gamification aspects of the system aren't really my cup of tea (I'm not about to put up posters and stickers in my already messy house), I have started thinking of my habits in terms of mini, plus and elite wins, and what I really like about that is that it encourages me to celebrate doing the bare minimum and to feel extra proud when I've gone above and beyond.
Too often, motivational guides and habit systems lead us to perfectionism, where we merely feel relief when we've done our good habits for the day, and feel terrible when we've underachieved. But the elastic habits system, I think, is much more sustainable and enables a healthier (i.e. not perfectionist) relationship with ourselves. As someone with chronic illness, I need a lot of flexibility and this is the first time I've seen a self-help book advocate that.
Though the tracking and gamification aspects of the system aren't really my cup of tea (I'm not about to put up posters and stickers in my already messy house), I have started thinking of my habits in terms of mini, plus and elite wins, and what I really like about that is that it encourages me to celebrate doing the bare minimum and to feel extra proud when I've gone above and beyond.
Too often, motivational guides and habit systems lead us to perfectionism, where we merely feel relief when we've done our good habits for the day, and feel terrible when we've underachieved. But the elastic habits system, I think, is much more sustainable and enables a healthier (i.e. not perfectionist) relationship with ourselves. As someone with chronic illness, I need a lot of flexibility and this is the first time I've seen a self-help book advocate that.
2shainz's review against another edition
4.0
A bit long, but the foundational ideas have truly changed how I think about habit formation and tracking! Recommended for the perfectionists and all-or-nothing thinkers in particular.
leaflinglearns's review against another edition
4.0
The writing is a bit much and you can entirely skip the last 20% or so (the "product manuals") but I've been using the Elastic Habits system for a few months now and it's excellent. Self compassion is baked in and flexibility is utilized to more effectively form habits.