The time it takes for a new habit to stick can vary greatly depending on the individual and the habit itself. However, a commonly cited period is 21 days, based on observations by plastic surgeon Dr. Maxwell Maltz. More recent research suggests it can take anywhere from 18 to 254 days for a person to form a new habit and an average of 66 days for a new behavior to become automatic.
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