2. Why did it take that long? What do you call this bad habit?​

Sagot :

Answer:

Some people say it only takes 21 days to break a habit — you’ve probably heard this estimate before.

Others suggest it often takes a lot longer, sometimes as long as several months.

There’s no hard-and-fast time frame since the length of time it takes to break a habit can depend on a lot of highly personal factors.

Keep reading for more information on how long it might actually take to kick that habit, along with some tips for success.

The main evidence-backed time frame for habit breaking comes from 2009 research , which suggests it can take anywhere from 18 to 254 days. This study looked at 96 adults who wanted to change one specific behavior.