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AnswerEvery person is different. So, it can take different amounts of time to grow on and off a habit for different people. It also depends on what the habit is.

Although your question is too general to offer much help, you may find this interesting to observe regarding creating or changing "habits".

Simple repetitive tasks require a time frame of approximately 21 days to condition.

Here is a familiar example: When you walk into your bedroom you "automatically" reach for the light switch on the left side as you enter. Then you move to a new home where the light switch is located on the right side as you enter. You will find that it will take you about 21 days to stop reaching for that light switch on the left side. (that is not there!). You will also find this 21 day "benchmark" to be the time your new house will start feeling "like home".

Answer:Around 30 - 40 repetitions, with most people.

It depends on how type of person you are; and also depends on that you are human being or animal.

Animals take more time then human beings to make anything their habit, and they also take more time to leave that habit.

Also, human beings differ from person to person.

Answer:21 days is not an accurate answer! That number appears to have been invented by a self-styled self-help expert based on guesswork. Research shows that the amount of time varies greatly depending on how complex the activity is, how often it's performed, and other factors. In one experiment habit formation took anywhere from 1 month to 8 months.
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If you want to acquire a new "good" habit or change an old "bad" habit, you must consciously be aware of doing the thing you want to change and spend one full calender month (30 days) correcting the behaviour. By the end of that time your behaviour should have changed enough that the "habit" is gone.

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The time it takes to form a habit can vary widely among individuals, but research suggests it can take anywhere from 18 to 254 days, with an average of about 66 days. Consistency and repetition are key factors in establishing a new habit.

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it takes 30 days to break a habit and 7 days to make one.
Most people say it takes around 20-30 days to break a habit. Smoking for example, will take much longer though. It depends on the habit.

Ex-smokers often say if you can make 3 days, you can quit though. However, you have not broken the habit after 3 days.

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I've heard that it takes 21 days to get used to anything. I imagine starting a habit or ending a bad habit takes that long.

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A habit can be formed or broken in 21-45 days depending on the habit.

Some habits, depending on the addiction level, can be formed in much less and take much longer to break.

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About 12 weeks. I have heard about it i think.

P.S. 12 weeks is 84 days.

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Two weeks

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It can take anywhere from 18 to 254 days for something to become a habit, depending on the complexity of the behavior and the individual. On average, it may take around 66 days for a habit to form. Consistency and repetition are key factors in developing a new habit.


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