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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.

#1

30 People Claim These Small Habits Helped Turn Their Life Around Toxic, dramatic people. Just shut them out. Coworkers, family. Don’t care, can’t hear you. I have an average life to live. Don’t try to spice it up with your reality tv show nonsense

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#2

30 People Claim These Small Habits 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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#3

30 People Claim These Small Habits Helped Turn Their Life Around I sit outside in silence and be in the moment listening to nature.

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#5

30 People Claim These Small Habits Helped Turn Their Life Around Singing in the car. It’s tough to be in a bad mood while singing

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have my favorite CDs that I like to sing along with and a great radio station too. Once I'm in the car, Carnegie Hall here I come!

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#6

30 People Claim These Small Habits Helped Turn Their Life Around Before I get up out of bed, I give gratitude for many blessings. I give thanks for simple things like having a roof, a pillow, a bed, comfy blankets, a safe place to live, plumbing...and then go on to bigger things like people who love and support me. I do this throughout the day, even giving thanks for difficulties (thank you, asshole driver who gives me the opportunity to practice patience ha).

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#7

30 People Claim These Small Habits Helped Turn Their Life Around Play with my sisters cat

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#8

30 People Claim These Small Habits Helped Turn Their 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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Joanie
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Pick apart my emotions. Just one more task for my anxious mind. 😳

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#9

30 People Claim These Small Habits Helped Turn Their Life Around Stretching for 5 mins is almost a ritual for me

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Sharron Lindsay
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Your body has an impact on your mental health and vice versa so keep moving. You owe it to yourself

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#10

30 People Claim These Small Habits 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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Sharron Lindsay
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Having good contacts helps mental health. We're a social species and are meant to be in groups. Get out there make friends and keep the good ones.

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#11

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

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Eagle Girl
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Every morning I wake up to birds chirping, (waiting for me to feed them lol) but starting in the sun & fresh air makes my day. End it feeding birds too. Wipes away all the crazy of the day

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#12

30 People Claim These Small Habits Helped Turn Their Life Around Drink lots of water

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Bardhi's Dad
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beer is also good. Of course it’s not as good as water, but it’s not bad at all, is it 🍻

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#13

30 People Claim These Small Habits Helped Turn Their Life Around Being grateful

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#14

Staying single

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Azolane
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

YES to this !! I'll end up as an old crazy cat lady, and have no shame. Give me a dozen cats over a husband anytime.

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#15

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

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#16

30 People Claim These Small Habits Helped Turn Their Life Around A do list! It helps me to visualise what I've actually achieved that day

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Susie Elle
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Totally unrelated but I LOVE LOVE LOVE fountain pens. I never use one, but I wish I did.

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#17

30 People Claim These Small Habits Helped Turn Their Life Around I smoke cigarettes and drink coffee.

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#18

30 People Claim These Small Habits Helped Turn Their 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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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just spending 10 minutes outdoors in nature everyday can have such a uplifting affect on my mood.

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#19

30 People Claim These Small Habits Helped Turn Their Life Around Morning wank to get the day started

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#20

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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You cant stop the truth
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

yep. Most people don't set out to be assholes. I ask them "hey did I say something that made you angry and if so do you mind explaining so I don't do it again?" - always defuses the situation.

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#21

Walk my dog

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#22

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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Nemo
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Someone once said "you're not gonne stress me out on my own phone". That resonated with me

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#24

30 People Claim These Small Habits Helped Turn Their Life Around Being appreciative for how much easier my life is than previous generations’.

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Eagle Girl
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I mean this in the best way possible but love that her thighs are Not Airbrushed. Need more Positive examples of healthy Not perfect.

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#25

30 People Claim These Small Habits Helped Turn Their Life Around 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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#26

Songs that match my thoughts or mood

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Bardhi's Dad
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Many songs match someone's thoughts and moods on different occasions, and good music will always be useful.

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#27

gardening

(weather permitting)

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Loki’s Lil Butter Knife
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I adorer gardening. I love the feel of the earth beneath my fingers, the scent of fresh dirt, and watching my little seedling bloom into gorgeous flowers or delicious vegetables. It is almost a form of moving meditation.

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#28

running, drinking, coffee, eating good food, petting cat

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#30

30 People Claim These Small Habits Helped Turn Their Life Around Flexing and makeing faces in the mirror while saying 'ayyyyee'

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