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The Science of Forming Habits
07:16 - 13:52 (06:36)
A study published in 2010 found that forming a habit can take anywhere from 18 days to 254 days for different individuals. There are two types of habits, immediate goal-based habits, and identity-based habits.
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The notion of immediate goal-based habits versus identity-based habits is a key factor in understanding the science of habits and neuroplasticity.
07:16 - 09:36 (02:20)
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The notion of immediate goal-based habits versus identity-based habits is a key factor in understanding the science of habits and neuroplasticity. Despite some people thinking that habits are like pure reflexes, there is a significant body of psychological literature devoted to habits and their underlying neural pathways.
ChapterThe Science of Forming Habits
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A study published in 2010 found that the time it takes for an individual to form a habit can range from 18 days to 254 days, depending on the person and the habit.
09:36 - 13:52 (04:16)
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A study published in 2010 found that the time it takes for an individual to form a habit can range from 18 days to 254 days, depending on the person and the habit. The idea of forming a habit in 21 or 30 days is not necessarily accurate.