How to Create Habits w/ Christiane Schroeter

How long does it take to form a habit?

In today’s episode, I’m diving into the often-misunderstood process of habit formation. Spoiler alert: It doesn’t take 21 days, and there’s no magic number!

I’ll break down the science and share strategies to help you build habits that actually stick, while debunking common myths and offering actionable steps you can start today.

🔍 Here’s what you’ll discover in this episode:

➡️ The surprising origin of the 21-day habit formation myth—and why science doesn’t back it up.

➡️ Real research findings that reveal it takes an average of 66 days to form a habit, depending on how complex it is.

➡️ How habits form through context-dependent repetition and the fascinating role of the brain’s basal ganglia.

➡️ The habit loop: cue, routine, and reward—and why understanding each ...