HI,

u was just wondering how long it takes for your brain to realise that you are in a habit. I mean.. how long does it take for you to do something as a habit. Any ideas?

I've read its about 3 weeks (21 days)

ok cool. and is that doing something every day?

how long does it take for you to do something as a habit. Any ideas?

 

Bad ones instantly...good ones never

Bad ones instantly...good ones never

AFAIK

That's not entirely true. I'm in the habit of exercising everyday. It's actually very hard not to. Also, you're brain can't always tell what's a good habit and what's a bad habit.

I'm also on the verge of being an exercise addict as I find myself a bit irratable and lack concentration if I dont go on my daily bike ride. But I've heard of people who are so addicted to the endorphine enduced rush they get from exercise, it literally takes over thier life and find themselves with opiate like withdrawal symtoms if they don't exercise everyday. So i guess there aren't any addicitions you can call 'positive addictions'

I've read its about 3 weeks (21 days)[/quote']ok cool. and is that doing something every day?

I've read this as well. And yes, doing something every day for 21 days is supposed to fix the pattern in your brain and make it much easier for you to continue to do it.

When I started to try to strengthen my left hand, I switched a lot of habits. This including tapping the space bar with my left hand (among many other substantial habit shifts, naturally). I accomplished making this into a habit in less than three days of consciously doing it when I typed.