Research shows that it takes 21 days to make or break a habit.

Though I don’t agree that it always takes 21 days to make or break a habit, today was my 21st day at Hyperfit Crossfit gym. (Note: I did go to another Crossfit gym twice when traveling, so technically I have made 23 Crossfit workouts).

Did session 21 feel any different than session 20?  Not really.

Did session 21 feel any different than session 2?  Definitely.  I feel stronger.  I am stronger.  It’s measurable.  I got a PR (personal record) in the dead lift & over head squat this week.  On my 10th session I beat the time from my 1st session by over one minute.

Just because I have been to Hyperfit 21 times I do not feel like I magically have a new habit because I went 21 times.  After the first session I was all in – I knew I’d be there multiple times a week.  I didn’t feel like day 21 made me feel anymore committed.  I was just as committed after day 1.

Not all habits “click” & take less than 21 days to form, but for the ones that do, perhaps that habit is more than a habit…it could be related to an interest or passion.  I do believe that habits are fundamental in creating change.  It doesn’t necessarily need to take 21 days in order to form that habit though. Depends on you & depends on the habit.  So is 21 really that magic of a number? 

Inspiration on the WOD board at Hyperfit.

venture on,

mel, the venture gal