How Long Does It Take for a New Behavior to Become Automatic?
According to a 2009 study published in the European Journal of Social Psychology, it takes 18 to 254 days for a person to form a new habit.
The study also concluded that, on average, it takes 66 days for a new behavior to become automatic.
Read on to learn why this is, how this figure varies, what you can do to help maximize your efforts, and more.