The Strength Log

Best Ways to Form Healthy Habits

Aug 18, 2025
They explore a major review on how long it takes to form new habits and why timelines vary. Morning routines, consistent context, and planning get special attention. Discussion covers self-chosen goals, social and environmental support, and why simple behaviors lock in faster than complex ones.
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ANECDOTE

Philip's 10K Daily Walk

  • Philip is trying to walk 10 kilometers daily and adjusts his life to meet that goal.
  • He notes it's ~13–14k steps and requires deliberate choices with an office job and no dog.
INSIGHT

21 Days Is Not The Rule

  • The 21-day rule is a myth with little evidence behind it.
  • Median habit formation was ~60 days with large individual variability from 4 to 335 days.
ADVICE

Schedule Habits For Mornings

  • Practice new habits in the morning to increase success and consistency.
  • Morning routines provide stable context and reduce chances to skip the habit later.
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