On average, it takes more than 2 months before a new behavior becomes automatic — 66 days to be exact.
This is what one study showed, conducted by Phillipa Lally, and published in the European Journal of Social Psychology. The study also says that it greatly depends on the person (of course), the circumstances, and the behavior. Habit: A settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up . I have been making exercise a habit since March, earlier this year. A habit, as in at least 5 times a week, during one program 6 days. I think the longest I have taken a break in the last 8 months was a week or two, cause hey, life happens. It has improved every aspect in my life physically, mentally, and emotionally. I used to be that coworker that would fall asleep at her desk. Seriously, I felt like I was back in high school in biology class, which I had right after lunch, with the monotone teacher (sorry Mr. Clark). You know the feeling when you just cannot stay awake for the life of you. That was...
Sounds like all is going well!
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