How Long Does It Really Take to Form a Habit?

You've probably heard that it takes 21 days to build a habit. But that number never came from a habit study. In this video, you'll learn where the 21-day myth came from, how long habits really take according to research, and four simple ways to make a habit stick. 📚 SOURCES AND FURTHER READING Maltz, M. (1960). Psycho-Cybernetics. Lally, P., van Jaarsveld, C., Potts, H., & Wardle, J. (2010). "How are habits formed: Modelling habit formation in the real world." European Journal of Social Psychology. Wood, W., Quinn, J., & Kashy, D. (2002). "Habits in everyday life: Thought, emotion, and action." Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. Gollwitzer, P. (1999). "Implementation intentions: Strong effects of simple plans." American Psychologist. 📝 NOTE This video is for education only. The 66-day figure is a median from one study, and habits ranged from 18 to 254 days, so treat the numbers as a guide, not a rule. 💬 What habit are you trying to build? Tell me in the comments. 👍 If this helped, like the video and subscribe for more psychology explained simply. #habits #psychology #habitformation #productivity #selfimprovement