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Article created by: Denis Tymulis

According to a study published in the European Journal of Social Psychology, it takes 18 to 254 days for a person to form a new habit. (The study also concluded that, on average, it takes 66 days for a new behavior to become automatic.)

Depending on how tight your schedule is, this may sound like a lot of hassle. However, even the slightest changes in your lifestyle can snowball into substantial, palpable results. And there's a fresh Reddit thread to get some ideas.

Created by user iam_robas, it asked everyone the question, "What's a simple habit you practice daily that helps you stay positive?" It's not the most popular post on the platform, but the discussion in the comment section provides interesting insights into how people navigate these turbulent times.

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Person walking along the waterfront at sunset, symbolizing small habits that helped turn their life around. I try and go out for a few hours any day I'm off work and just go for a coffee, food and walk around my city for a few hours. It's such a simple yet nice thing I do that keeps me being positive. My friends make fun of me for it though :/

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    Woman practicing meditation outdoors on a yellow mat, demonstrating small habits that helped turn their life around. I sit outside in silence and be in the moment listening to nature.

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    Person sleeping peacefully in bed under white sheets, illustrating small habits that helped turn their life around. Sleep

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    Person with long blonde hair enjoying a car ride on a forest road, representing small habits that helped turn life around. Singing in the car. It’s tough to be in a bad mood while singing

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    Person holding and gently petting a cat indoors, illustrating small habits that helped improve life. Play with my sisters cat

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    Person reflecting by an open window in a cozy room, illustrating small habits that helped turn life around. Feel your emotions, pick them apart, try to understand why they came up, but don't let them control you.

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    Woman practicing yoga stretch on a starry mat demonstrating small habits that helped turn their life around. Stretching for 5 mins is almost a ritual for me

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    #8

    Four friends sitting on a hill overlooking green mountains, symbolizing small habits that helped turn their life around. Stay in contact with friends, see what they're up to, offer to help if there is something I can do.

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    #9

    Spend some time in nature - walk, run etc. Sounds cliche but works wonders.

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    #10

    Person holding a glass of water sitting on a bed, illustrating small habits that helped turn life around. Drink lots of water

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    #11

    Staying single

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    #12

    Try to be nice to everyone, no matter when or where

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    Person writing in a notebook with a pen, illustrating small habits that helped turn their life around. A do list! It helps me to visualise what I've actually achieved that day

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    Hand holding an orange mug with steam rising, illustrating small habits that helped turn life around. I smoke cigarettes and drink coffee.

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    #15

    Person walking on a nature trail wearing a hat and yellow backpack, representing small habits that help turn life around. Wherever you feel a lot of pressure just go out of that place breathe in and exhale out Life will be much better

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    #16

    I have an issue with taking things personally, what helps is for example if someone comes off as rude to me or dismissive I usually remind myself that they are probably going through a bad day or something. Most of the time I pry and ask and they end up revealing an issue to me or what happened to cause them to be in a sour mood. It has helped me a lot :)

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    #17

    Walk my dog

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    #18

    I block people online that has an energy or attitude I don't wanna be impacted by. This is my time and I am here for my needs.

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    #19

    Young woman smiling at herself in a mirror, reflecting small habits that helped turn her life around. Force myself to smile for a few seconds

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    #20

    Woman practicing meditation outdoors, showcasing small habits that helped turn her life around in a peaceful setting. Being appreciative for how much easier my life is than previous generations’.

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    #21

    Woman with raised arms outdoors, symbolizing life turnaround and the power of small habits for positive change. Talk yourself up with positive phrases throughout the day. Wake up a little before work, an extra hour ideally, and have some time to yourself. I like listening to music and drinking coffee during this time.

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    Black and white photo showing a person’s eye reflected in a broken mirror piece symbolizing small habits that helped turn life around. Flexing and makeing faces in the mirror while saying 'ayyyyee'

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