21 Day Myth Busted!

Thanks to Twitter I learned about a very informative post on the very topic I wrote about earlier this week. Stephen Smith did the background research and found that, yes indeed, there is no (save for one very specific experiment) research to back up the idea that it takes 21 days to develop a new habit.

While I was at it I Googled the subject and found many many other posts on both sides of the fence. Though I must add that most of the links supporting the idea that it can be done were selling a program on how to do it!

I don't know about you but I feel lots better with the knowledge that this old saw can be moved to the trash heap.

Stephen Smith's post from Productivity in Context is well researched and has some great tips if you do indeed want to change some habits. And who doesn't? Check it out. http://bit.ly/xuChM