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Br J Gen Pract December 2012 PMID 23211256

Making health habitual: the psychology of 'habit-formation' and general practice.

Benjamin Gardner, Phillippa Lally, Jane Wardle

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The overall discussions express strong interest and moderate agreement with the article's ideas, exemplified by posts that mention research articles, outline steps for habit change, and emphasize health routines. The tone combines supportive language with scientific references, showing both curiosity and respect for psychological principles to promote healthier lives.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions highlight the relevance of habit formation to health, showing general support for the article's emphasis on behavioral psychology.

InterestHigh interest

The posts reveal high curiosity, referencing specific studies and advocating for behavioral strategies, indicating strong engagement with the topic.

EngagementModerate engagement

There is moderate depth, with several discussions citing research and practical implications, though some posts are more casual or general.

ImpactModerate impact

Participants believe understanding habit formation can meaningfully influence health practices, but few detailed examples suggest widespread transformative effect.

Abstract in brief

  • The book explores how habits form and how they influence health, emphasizing that making healthy behaviors automatic can improve overall well-being.
  • It discusses psychological principles behind habit formation and how understanding these can help develop better strategies for establishing healthy routines in daily life and medical practice.
  • The goal is to turn good health practices into lifelong habits by brain science, making them easier to maintain consistently.]
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あろたれ
@aroerina1 · X

何かを実行にするのに必要な自制心は、継続とともに下がっていき、平均して66日で最低限になるらしい。論文(https://t.co/PSgjAHfUFG) つまり新しい習慣を作るのに66日ほど続けると習慣になって楽に続けられるとも言える。

Aug 18, 2019 · 10 likes · 427 followers View post →
Marian Villa
@Marianvilla · X

@anamariasosam Making health habitual: the psychology of ‘habit-formation’ and general practice https://t.co/sjw9p51u4g

Mar 25, 2022 · 7 likes · 1 share · 9,882 followers View post →
AG1
@drink_AG1 · X

Experts (doctors, scientists, etc.) agree that building a new habit is made up of four steps: 1. We are cued: The realization that something needs to change. 2. We crave a reward: The motivational force behind every habit we have — craving the change. https://t.co/7lJrXTy0mr

Jan 5, 2023 · 3 likes · 1 share · 19,482 followers View post →
Snarky CFP®
@MJNewfield · X

Want to change your financial habits? Looking for an advisor who can help with this and one who understands tech businesses? Here's part of my professional education this week: https://t.co/0tn7FzsKHY

Mar 6, 2023 · 3 likes · 1 share · 1,513 followers View post →
عبدالرحمن الحمّادي
@Aru7mn · X

@younesbag1 رائع أ.يونس طبقته في (الكتابة القانونية) على مقال: Making health habitual: the psychology of ‘habit-formation’ and general practice وهذه النتيجة: https://t.co/IH97TETXk9

Aug 9, 2025 · 1 like · 499 followers View post →
Shiba
@ShibaInuLens · X

Gardner, B., Lally, P., & Wardle, J. (2012). Making health habitual: the psychology of ‘habit-formation’ and general practice. British Journal of General Practice, 62(605), 664–666. https://t.co/icJMh1MX3K

Mar 6, 2024 · 1 like · 435 followers View post →

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عبدالرحمن الحمّادي
@Aru7mn · X

@younesbag1 رائع أ.يونس طبقته في (الكتابة القانونية) على مقال: Making health habitual: the psychology of ‘habit-formation’ and general practice وهذه النتيجة: https://t.co/IH97TETXk9

Aug 9, 2025 · 1 like · 499 followers View post →
nehakrishn
@nehakrishn · X

HABIT FORMATION AND HEALTH Making health habitual: the psychology of ‘habit-formation’ and general practice Repeat a chosen behaviour in the same context, until it becomes automatic and effortless.

Apr 26, 2025 · 544 followers View post →
Mia
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Making health habitual: the psychology of ‘habit-formation’ and general practice - PMC https://t.co/2IlHfY2GQH

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Jacob Coffman
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@AlexHormozi Do better @AlexHormozi and maybe check out the following research articles: PMID: 23211256 Making Health Habitual: the psychology of ‘habit formation’ and general practice. PMID: 22607767: Effective Strategies for Behavior Change. PMID: 26854092: Theoretical Explanations for

Apr 18, 2024 · 1 like · 353 followers View post →
Shiba
@ShibaInuLens · X

Gardner, B., Lally, P., & Wardle, J. (2012). Making health habitual: the psychology of ‘habit-formation’ and general practice. British Journal of General Practice, 62(605), 664–666. https://t.co/icJMh1MX3K

Mar 6, 2024 · 1 like · 435 followers View post →
Hubert Deep Work
@Hub_Deep_Work · X

Gardner, B., Lally, P., & Wardle, J. (2012). Making health habitual: the psychology of ‘habit-formation’ and general practice. The British Journal of General Practice, 62(605), 664-666.

Nov 21, 2023 · 847 followers View post →
Jess Bost, CFP®
@lady__bost · X

RT @MJNewfield: Want to change your financial habits? Looking for an advisor who can help with this and one who understands tech businesses…

Mar 6, 2023 · 1 share · 9,443 followers View post →
Snarky CFP®
@MJNewfield · X

Want to change your financial habits? Looking for an advisor who can help with this and one who understands tech businesses? Here's part of my professional education this week: https://t.co/0tn7FzsKHY

Mar 6, 2023 · 3 likes · 1 share · 1,513 followers View post →
Er_Memox
@Er_Memox · X

Making health habitual: the psychology of ‘habit-formation’ and general practice https://t.co/i0XheaTIdN

Jan 20, 2023 · 254 followers View post →
AG1
@drink_AG1 · X

Experts (doctors, scientists, etc.) agree that building a new habit is made up of four steps: 1. We are cued: The realization that something needs to change. 2. We crave a reward: The motivational force behind every habit we have — craving the change. https://t.co/7lJrXTy0mr

Jan 5, 2023 · 3 likes · 1 share · 19,482 followers View post →
Eric Buechel
@EricBuechelNet · X

Making health habitual: the psychology of ‘habit-formation’ and general practice I Encourage You To Live Healthier Lives &

Dec 24, 2022 · 4,128 followers View post →
Ana
@anamariasosam · X

RT @Marianvilla: @anamariasosam Making health habitual: the psychology of ‘habit-formation’ and general practice https://t.co/sjw9p51u4g

Mar 25, 2022 · 1 share · 11,246 followers View post →
Marian Villa
@Marianvilla · X

@anamariasosam Making health habitual: the psychology of ‘habit-formation’ and general practice https://t.co/sjw9p51u4g

Mar 25, 2022 · 7 likes · 1 share · 9,882 followers View post →
Jethro Lising
@jethrolising · X

Brief advice is usually based on advising patients on what to change and why. Psychologically, such advice is designed to engage conscious deliberative motivational processes, which Kahneman terms ‘slow’ or ‘System 2’ processes. https://t.co/n4eyyKVUlS

May 17, 2020 · 331 followers View post →
Zey
@healthywithzey · X

May 6, 2020 · 1,652 followers View post →
CatholicU_ATC
@CatholicU_ATC · X

Links below: "Making Health Habitual" https://t.co/Rf37HBPtMh "Meta-Analysis of the Health Action Process Approach" https://t.co/0b3HlTzNsn

Apr 22, 2020 · 221 followers View post →
Samad
@ACUT3_ · X

Things need to become habit, you can uproot and change your life in a night, keep at it. https://t.co/b8IODWCbOn https://t.co/lRv4mApZke

Jan 14, 2020 · 569 followers View post →
あろたれ
@aroerina1 · X

何かを実行にするのに必要な自制心は、継続とともに下がっていき、平均して66日で最低限になるらしい。論文(https://t.co/PSgjAHfUFG) つまり新しい習慣を作るのに66日ほど続けると習慣になって楽に続けられるとも言える。

Aug 18, 2019 · 10 likes · 427 followers View post →