This Year Will Be Different (Unless It Isn't) by Sophie Larkspur - Non Fiction - Paperback

Condition: BRAND NEW. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9789370037007. Publisher: Rupa Publications. Overview:. This Year Will Be Different (Unless It Isn't) is a witty, refreshingly honest guide for anyone tired of grand New Year resolutions that fizzle out by February. Sophie Larkspur rejects glossy self-help promises of overnight transformation and instead offers a realist's toolkit built on small, repeatable actions. This paperback is for readers who want genuine, sustainable progress rather than short-lived motivation. Blending humour with practical psychology, it turns big aspirations into manageable daily habits, helping readers build quiet momentum that actually lasts throughout the year, without burnout or guilt.. About the Book:. This Year Will Be Different guides readers away from the exhausting cycle of dramatic resolutions and towards a calmer, more honest approach to personal change. Sophie Larkspur combines relatable storytelling with practical exercises designed to slot into ordinary, busy lives. The central idea rejects the myth that reinvention happens overnight, championing instead the steady accumulation of small, repeatable "micro-moves." Each chapter unpacks a single concept — habit stacking, identifying triggers, time-blocked routines, and celebrating incremental wins — building a framework readers can apply immediately. The tone stays warm and self-aware throughout, acknowledging how easily good intentions collapse under real-life pressure, and offering compassionate, judgement-free alternatives. Rather than demanding perfection, the book reframes setbacks as useful information rather than failure, encouraging readers to keep experimenting until something sticks. Practical exercises include running tiny, time-bound experiments such as trialling a five-minute morning routine, swapping one unhelpful habit for a healthier one, or setting aside a weekly slot to review progress and adjust course. Examples are drawn from everyday situations — commutes, even