How did you do on your New Year resolutions? Common wisdom is it takes three weeks to break old habits and establish new ones, but a new study finds it takes longer than you might expect. Australian researchers found habit formation starts around two months, although there are variables, including whether we enjoy the new habit or not. They found adding a new practice to your morning routine shows you are more likely to succeed. Also, planning and intending to complete a new behavior can help solidify a new habit, so make sure you continue to make time to include it in your daily activities. Planning may be as simple as laying out gym clothes the night before a morning walk or workout. More in the journal Healthcare.
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