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Your Brain On... New Year’s Resolutions

Your Brain On

CHAPTER

Breaking Habits and Forming New Ones

This chapter explores cognitive flexibility, dopamine, and habit formation in the context of New Year's resolutions. It discusses the brain's reaction to new goals, the role of dopamine in motivation, and the misconceptions around habit formation such as the 21-day rule. Insights from a 12-week study reveal that habits can take between 18 to 254 days to form, highlighting the importance of repetition and consistency.

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