Did you know it takes 21 days to break a bad habit?

@34momma (13882)
United States
June 26, 2010 3:18pm CST
Yep the experts say that it takes at least 21 days to do or to stop doing something to either break a habit or to make something a habit. What one thing do you think you will need 21 days to either make something a good habit, or to break a bad habit? I need to start working out again. I know that if i do it for 21 days i will then make it a new habit that will put me in great shape. So how about you mylotters. Whats your 21 day goal?
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king4aday
@king4aday (680)
• Philippines
26 Jun 10
I heard it that the first 24 hours is critical in quitting smoking. Not smoking for 21 days should be enough to really quit. I think my goal with be that same as yours. I used to go to the gym but I have been busy lately. Sounds like an excuse right? Hahaha!
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34momma
@34momma (13882)
• United States
26 Jun 10
no no no... in order to truly kick the smoking habit it takes at least 3 days. trust me, i use to smoke for 24 years. I have not smoked in over a year now. I don't miss it, don't want it, and am so super grateful that i don't smoke any more!!
34momma
@34momma (13882)
• United States
27 Jun 10
you can come on over and yell and scream and complain and every thing you need to do to get over smoking!!!!!!!!! i tell what will help... drink lots of water, no sugar, no soda, no drinking for at least a week. and when every you feel like you want to smoke drink a glass of water and go for a walk around the block. then come back and let me know how you feel. I will so be the support system you need!!
basqui
@basqui (3888)
• Philippines
27 Jun 10
If I could get off smoking in 21 days then I'd be very happy.
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34momma
@34momma (13882)
• United States
27 Jun 10
you can do it. you need to change the bad habit with a good habit. trust me you can do it, i did it and i smoked for 24 years...
Patsie Hatley
@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
26 Jun 10
hi I need to lose 60 pounds but my doctor says 6 pounds a month so was daunted but 21 days would maybe get me another 6 pound s and the habit of eating right and exercising, the best I can seeing that I am partly handicappe. so lose 6 pounds and get slimmer thats my goal.
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34momma
@34momma (13882)
• United States
26 Jun 10
you can do it Hatley... every single thing in life is possible even when you are handicapped! I believe you in you my friend! we can do it together right here online!
Kayla Tsukino
@kaylachan (71590)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
26 Jun 10
I have never stuck with something of my free will for that long. I really have trouble staying motivated enough to do something until it sticks. I think one of my goals would be to stick with something long eno Though I'll admit, it didn't take me twenty-one days to check my blood sugar regurally. I started doing that on my own, because I didn't want to die despite how depressed I might get.
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34momma
@34momma (13882)
• United States
27 Jun 10
well that's a very important start kaylalchan... now if you can do that for your self then you can do anything else you want to do. Trust me everything is possible!! start with a small goals and then move toward the bigger ones
Professor2010
@Professor2010 (20162)
• India
30 Aug 10
Hello is it so? I tell you from my experience. It is very easy to acquire a bad habit, but too difficult to give up that unless you have a very very strong determination and will power. lol I think i had the bad habit of smoking, i just made up my mind to quit instanly, no fixing of date or time, believe me i have not smoked for 40 years!! Thanks for sharing. Welcome always. Cheers. Professor