■ Last year on his blog, Jay Z announced that he and Beyoncé were going on a 22-day vegan-only diet, writing, “Psychologists have said it takes 21 days to make or break a habit. On the 22nd day, you’ve found the way.” Nice rhyme—but not necessarily true. In fact, much of what we think we know about habits can be downright counterproductive. It can take months, even years, to build healthy habits, whether you want to quit smoking, start eating better, or just go to the gym more regularly. Here, the best ways to create good habits that will last a lifetime.
1. Give yourself at least 66 days to make a habit stick
That’s right, it can actually take two months or more to create a solid habit, according to a ground breaking-but-overlooked
