Little Addictions: Freedom from Our Tiny But Mighty Compulsions -- Catherine Gray, Paperback

Master your micro addictions to unlock macro happiness.

They're addictions so small we feel we don't need to say no.

Most of us can identify a thing - or seven - which we don't need to quit; but certainly do a little too much of.
These little addictions don't cost much emotionally or financially, and they only have micro-consequences on our health, wealth, relationships and home life... so what's the big deal?

The 'snowball effect' is the big deal. The sum total of these tiny habits can be huge.

In this deeply necessary, extensively researched, and wildly empowering book, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober Catherine Gray shows us how to master our little addictions, freeing up peace of mind, disposable income, time, wellbeing and happiness.

In Gray's inimitable and compelling style, this book is guaranteed to make you laugh, pause, reflect, and rearrange everything you thought you knew.

A little at a time, it might even change your life.

Author: Catherine Gray
Publisher: Short Books
Published: 02/10/2026
Pages: 288
Binding Type: Paperback
ISBN: 9781804193242

About the Author
Catherine Gray is an award-winning writer and editor who has been published in the Guardian, Stylist, the Telegraph, Grazia, The Lancet Psychiatrist, Mr & Mrs Smith, BBC Earth, Women's Health and Stella.

Catherine's hit debut book, The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober, became a Sunday Times top 10 bestseller within a fortnight of publication, and attracted positive coverage from the likes of T2, Private Eye, Woman's Hour, Stylist, BBC Breakfast, the Telegraph, Grazia and the Guardian.

When she's not writing, Catherine can generally be found taking twenty (identical) pictures of the sunset, wondering why she's always the sweatiest person in yoga, fighting her 'spend it all!' financial urges, or scanning the body language of strangers to see if it's OK to pet their dog.

Find out more about Catherine Gray on Twitter and Instagram @unexpectedjoyof