Little Addictions - Freedom from our tiny but mighty compulsions

They''re addictions so small, we don''t need to say no. They don''t cost much, emotionally or financially, and they only have micro-consequences on our health, wealth, relationships or home... so what''s the big deal? Only, their sum total is huge. These tiny addictions, once they snowball, become massive in impact. Enter this deeply necessary, illuminating book to dip into over a lifetime. Catherine Gray, the bestselling ''icon of quit lit'', has already lit the way for tens of thousands through big addictions and behaviours (alcohol, love, negativity). Now she turns her gaze onto gaining greater mastery over our smaller compulsions, freeing up peace of mind, disposable income, time, wellbeing and happiness. One tiny increment at a time, this catch-all book might just change your life.

About the author

Catherine Gray is author of six books, including The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober. She's sold over half a million books in English-speaking territories, her work has been published in the likes of Stylist, Marie Claire, The Lancet Psychiatry and the Guardian, and her books have been translated into nine languages. In 2018, Catherine founded charitable campaign Sober Spring, a three-month sabbatical from alcohol, and she now runs it with Alcohol Change UK, for whom she is an ambassador. She's been sober since 2013. Catherine lives in Hove and when not writing she enjoys falling off a paddleboard, giving her plants names like 'Cassandra' and 'Miguel', and spamming Instagram with pictures of dogs.

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Product details

• Authors: Catherine Gray, Gray Catherine
• Publisher: Short Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 29.01.2026
• EAN: 9781804193242
• ISBN: 978-1-80419-324-2
• No. of pages: 288
• Subjects: Guides > Self-help, everyday life > Lifestyle, personal development; HEALTH & FITNESS / Healthy Living, SELF-HELP / Personal Growth / Memory Improvement, SELF-HELP / Substance Abuse & Addictions / Alcohol, Coping with personal problems, Addiction and therapy, GAMES & ACTIVITIES / Gambling / General, Coping with / advice about mental health issues, Coping with / advice about addiction