How Long Does It Take to Form a Habit?

Many self-help specialists suggest that, if you simply repeat a behavior for a number of days, you're destined to develop the habit.

Adult Learners How Long Does It Take to Form a Habit? The numbers vary, but the standard advice does not. Many self-help specialists believe that if you repeat a behavior for a specific number of days, then you're destined to develop the habit. But most of us know habit formation isn't so simple. READ NOW Advertisement READ THESE Why It's Time to Stop Using Plastic Bags The Basic Trick to Removing Ink Stains What Does 'Dry' Cleaning Actually Mean? You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Today I Learned newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here A Dotdash Brand 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2017 Dotdash - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.