Includes bibliographical references (pages 273-298) and index.

Introduction : My story -- The Fundamentals : Why Tiny Changes Make a Big Difference -- 1. The surprising power of atomic habits -- 2. How your habits shape your identity (and vice versa) -- 3. How to build better habits in 4 simple steps -- The 1st Law : Make It Obvious -- 4. The man who didn't look right -- 5. The best way to start a new habit -- 6. Motivation is overrated : Environment often matters more -- 7. The secret to self-control -- The 2nd Law : Make It Attractive -- 8. How to make a habit irresistible -- 9. The role of family and friends in shaping your habits -- 10. How to find and fix the causes of your bad habits -- The 3rd Law : Make It Easy -- 11. Walk slowly, but never backward -- 12. The law of least effort -- 13. How to stop procrastinating by using the two-minute rule -- 14. How to make good habits inevitable and bad habits impossible -- The 4th Law : Make It Satisfying -- 15. The cardinal rule of behavior change -- 16. How to stick with good habits every day -- 17. How an accountability partner can change everything -- Advanced Tactics : How to Go from Being Merely Good to Being Truly Great -- 18. The truth about talent (when genes matter and when they don't) -- 19. The Goldilocks rule : How to stay motivated in life and work -- 20. The downside of creating good habits -- Conclusion : The secret to results that last -- Appendix : What should you read next? ; Little lessons from the four laws ; How to apply these ideas to business ; How to apply these ideas to parenting.