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  • Nov 2023

    It Doesn't Take 21 Days to Form a Habit

    By Emily Towner Nov 20, 2023 · 30 seconds
    Psychology
    habitsbehavior changeself-improvement
    It Doesn't Take 21 Days to Form a Habit

    The “21 days to form a habit” rule is one of the most persistent myths in self-help. The real research tells a different story: habit formation takes anywhere from 18 to 254 days, with an average of about 66 days.

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