🧠 Habit Hackathon: How Long Does It Really Take?

Ever tried to meditate daily and thought, “Why isn’t this sticking yet?” Turns out, not all habits are created equal—and some take longer to bake than banana bread 🍌🔥

Here’s a myth-busting breakdown of how long it actually takes to lock in some popular habits:

🛏️ Sleeping on time: 2–3 weeks

🚶‍♂️ Daily walking: 3 weeks

🍭 Reducing sugar: 21–30 days

🍔 Controlling junk cravings: 30–45 days

🧘 Daily meditation: 2 months

⏰ Waking without alarm: 3–4 weeks

😌 Staying calm under stress: 60–90 days

🧠 Mental clarity & decision-making: 45–60 days

❤️ Emotional self-control: 60–75 days

💡 Why it matters:

If you’re beating yourself up for not mastering calm or clarity in 2 weeks… pause. You’re not failing. You’re just human. Habits are like sourdough starters—they need time, consistency, and a little love.

🔄 MyLera Community Challenge:

Pick ONE habit from the list and commit to it for the next 30 days. Drop your choice below and let’s cheer each other on. Bonus points for punny updates (“I’m walking the walk!” or “Meditation station activated!”)

Let’s normalize the slow burn of transformation. Progress isn’t instant—it’s intentional.

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