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What is 'giving up too soon'?

The story highlights that many people might abandon new routines just as they are starting to become effective. This is because they expect quick results, often influenced by the '21-day' myth. Knowing that habits take longer could encourage perseverance, preventing individuals from stopping before the benefits truly kick in.

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Habits take 59 to 335 days to form, not just 21 days

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