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The 21-Day Habit Rule Came From a Plastic Surgeon in 1960. It Was Never About Habits.

Jun 1, 2026

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The 21-Day Habit Rule Came From a Plastic Surgeon in 1960. It Was Never About Habits.

The most repeated number in self-improvement has no scientific basis. Here is where itactually came from, and what the research says instead.

Asmita Semwal
Asmita Semwal

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