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Does it really take 21 days to form a habit? Here's what researchers say

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Illustration: Young woman having tea and writing in a notebook.
Illustration: Young woman having tea and writing in a notebook.
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Have you ever heard anyone say that it takes 21 days to form a habit? For years, I've adhered to this way of thinking, telling myself that if I could just stick to something new for three weeks, it would start to easily form part of my routine.

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