60. Forming a habit takes a long time and requires small steps

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• How long does it take for a habit to form?

• It takes an average of 66 days to form a habit, but it can vary from 18 to 254 days depending on the person and the habit.

• We all may have habits that we do each morning without realizing it, like drinking coffee, checking the weather, or exercising before starting our day.

• When a habit is formed, it creates an asymptote curve and has reached its peak as long as the habit is still repeated.

• Missing one day of forming a habit did little to keep you from forming it, but missing two or more made it harder to achieve the habit.   

• Habits that are complex or difficult take longer to form, so it's good to start with small easy tasks before moving on to other habits.  

• Be patient and forgive yourself for the procrastinations you've done in the past in order to prevent procrastinating in the future.