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"The Timeline of Habit Formation and Breakthrough: Insights and Realities"

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Source: Self
"The Timeline of Habit Formation and Breakthrough: Insights and Realities"
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Breaking a bad habit varies from person to person, taking anywhere from 18 to 254 days, with an average of 66 days. Dr. Karen Ingersoll suggests a gradual approach to habit change, starting with envisioning your future self, identifying necessary actions, and monitoring progress. Self-monitoring and consistency are key, and while setbacks may occur, they are part of the process towards establishing healthier patterns.

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