Have you ever committed to achieving your goals? Have you set your goals and worked on them continuously for 21 days and later till 90 days consecutively to make them a permanent habit? According to experts, it’s proven that 21/90 means 21 is the number of days required to create the habit, and 90 days is the number of days to make it a routine in your life. 

Is this rule effective? Who developed it?

Dr. Maxwell Maltz created rule 21/90 in 1960. According to research, the 21/90 rule is effective. It’s just you have to stay positive, be committed, and plan properly.  

One of the common problems that you face when it comes to changing bad habits is a lack of awareness or self-ego. Some habits cannot be the right choice for your health, and even if you know their consequences, you tend to do them further. Sometimes you know your habits are bad, but still you refuse to accept them. It can be anything from addiction to smoking, alcohol to eating junk food or cravings for sweets.

This rule helps you to get rid of a bad habit and introduce a good habit in your daily life.

Importance of 21/90 habit

It is very difficult to adopt a new habit. And more importantly it is more difficult to make it a part of your regular life and continue with it for the rest of your life. However, certain habits like brushing teeth, sleeping on time, avoiding junk foods can go a long way in making your life better and happier.

Here are some of the reasons why you must try this 21/90 rule:

• Creates Discipline

When you try to build a good habit that’s not a part of your daily routine, it keeps you disciplined. You learn how difficult it is to develop a new habit and what effort it requires to initiate it.

• Makes you Punctual

Being disciplined also teaches you to be punctual. You come to know the importance of time management and how to utilize your time appropriately, which makes you punctual.

• Motivates you

When you think of implementing a new habit in your life, in the beginning, you are motivated because it is something new at the star. But to keep the same level of motivation for the next 90 days and make it a habit can be a test of your character.

• Better for your Future

Inculcating good habits assures better future. Because, at present whatever you are, is the total of your past decisions in life.

How to adopt good habits with the 21/90 Rule?

• Make a Commitment

First, you should decide on a habit to achieve and make a commitment. Start to work on it and aim for the first 21 days.

• Timely Planning

Secondly, stick to your habit. Make a checklist and decide the minimum time to perform your goal for at least 15-20 minutes daily. 

Stay Positive

Finally, 

• Get inspired
• Stay focused
• Never give up
• Be optimistic and 
• Be motivated. 

It will help you to work on your habit daily. Ask yourself whether you were successful in achieving your today’s task. Get closer to 91 days, and it will be easy for you to make it your routine.

Source:

• https://lovewellness.com/blogs/love-wellness/love-wellness-21-90-rule
• https://www.calmsage.com/how-to-make-life-better-with-21-90-rule/
• https://www.lifehack.org/865491/how-to-break-a-bad-habit-fast#1-replace-a-habit-with-a-new-one