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Habits

How habits actually form, what the research says about repetition and cues, and how to make a routine stick past the first fortnight.

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Habits5 min

How Long Does It Really Take to Form a Habit?

The 21-day rule is a myth with a strange origin. The research puts the median closer to 66 days — with a range so wide the average is nearly useless on its own.

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About habits on the blog

Most advice about habits is either motivational or vague. These articles stick to the mechanics: how long a habit really takes to form (the research points to roughly 66 days, not 21), why scaling a habit down to two minutes works, how to attach a new behaviour to one you already have, and how to replace a bad habit rather than white-knuckle your way out of it.