The Ritual Effect Audiobook

In the bestselling tradition of Charles Duhiggs The Power of Habit and Angela Duckworths Grit a renowned social psychologist demonstrates how a subtle turning of habits into rituals can clear a little space for everyday magic The Guardian in our lives

Our lives are filled with repetitive tasks meant to keep us on trackwhat we come to know as habits Over time these routines like brushing your teeth or putting on your right sock first tend to be performed automatically But when were more mindful about these actionswhen we focus on the precise way they are performedthey can instead become rituals Shifting from a habitual mindset to a ritual mindset can convert ordinary acts from black and white to technicolor

Think about the way you savor a certain beverage the care you take with a particular outfit that gets worn only on special occasions the unique way that your family gathers around the table during holidays or the secret language you enjoy with your significant other To some these behaviors may seem quirky but because rituals matter so deeply to us on a personal level they give our lives purpose and meaning Drawing on a decade of original research Norton shows that rituals play a role in healing communities experiencing a great loss marking lifes major transitions driving a stadium of sports fans to ecstasy and helping us rise to challenges and realize opportunities

Compelling insightful and practical The Ritual Effect reminds us of the intentionfilled acts that drive human behavior and create surprising satisfaction and enjoyment