HOW long it takes to change tou life?
The Desire to Change
Have you ever thought to yourself before going to sleep? Tomorrow is the day I’ll change, tomorrow is the day I’ll get up early in the morning, have a healthy breakfast, go for a morning jog, breathe fresh air. Tomorrow is the day, I want to change to who I really want to be, “The best version of myself”.
The Challenge of Change
Well, change doesn’t come easy. You have to incorporate certain habits in your life that all eventually lead to you becoming the best version of yourself. You also have to eliminate certain habits that are hindering your path.
The Myth of the 21-Day Rule
Well, how long will it take you to form a new habit or get rid of an old one? Most people will tell you it takes exactly 21 days for a person to form a habit or get rid of an old one.
Personal Experience with Habits
I remember once in high school, when my teachers told me: “It takes exactly 21 days for me to form a new habit.” And I thought, this is my chance to become a bed maker.
Debunking the 21-Day Theory
I do not exaggerate, if I say that this 21-day theory is the most famous myth in the world of self-development. Let’s dive a little into our theory to understand where the number 21 came from and the reasons for its spread in self-developmental books and courses.
Dr. Maxwell Maltz and the Origin of the Myth
Dr. Maxwell Maltz was a plastic surgeon in the 1950s when he began noticing a strange pattern among his patients.
Why the Myth is So Believable
Here, the conflict started brewing, and it makes sense why people were starting to believe his theory.
Reality Check: The Time to Form Habits
So, is it true? Can we really change our lives within 21 days? I know that sounds very exciting, but there are actually a few factors you’d have to consider to be able to estimate the time it will take you to form a new habit or to get rid of an old toxic one.
The Complexity of Habits
Number one is the complexity of your goal.
Behavior Consistency and Habits
Number two, behavior consistency affects the speed of acquisition.
A Reliable Study on Habit Formation
How long will it take us to form a new habit or get rid of an old one? Is there a reliable study that we can depend on? The answer is yes.
Philippe Lally’s Study
There is a famous study by the psychologist “Philippe Lally”, titled “How Are Habits Formed?”
The True Time to Form Habits
So, according to psychologist “Lally,” if you want to know the time required to form a new habit or get rid of an old one, the truth is that you may need 2 to 8 months and not just 21 days.
The Importance of Starting Now
Guys, whether it is two months, three months, a year, or two years, it doesn’t actually matter how long it takes as much as it matters that you have to begin today.
Embracing the Process
If I want to become a better person, I will have to commit to the system and embrace the process.
The Path to Becoming Your Best Self
Change is not always easy and it is not always simple, but with enough dedication, any habit can be reshaped. So, if you really want it, becoming the best version of yourself, get up today and start working on it, I promise you’ll get there.
Thank you. (Applause)
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