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486. You’re Underestimating How Long It Takes to Form a Habit

The ONE Thing

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Understanding the True Duration of Habit Formation

This chapter explores the misconceptions about the time required to form habits, challenging the popular belief of 21 or 30 days. Reference to a study from the College of London reveals that it typically takes an average of 66 days for behaviors to become automatic, emphasizing the need for realistic expectations in habit change.

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