How long it takes to break a habit, according to science

How long it takes to break a habit, according to science
Did you honestly expect a straightforward answer?
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Breaking a habit generally involves forming a new one. But as anyone who’s tried quitting smoking can attest, that’s easier said than done. Part of the reason is that breaking a habit takes a long time.
Despite what Linkin Park might have to say, you likely won’t be ‘breaking the habit tonight’. Instead, psychologists estimate it takes roughly 60 days to break or form a new habit. So, hang in there!
Tell me your habits and I’ll tell you who you are

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