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Photo : Dilok Klaisataporn ( Shutterstock ) Many new year’s resolutions (and old year’s resolutions ) involve starting new, life-improving habits. And while that’s a great idea in theory, the reality is that making lifestyle changes is really hard. Unfortunately, there’s no silver-bullet solution to this problem, but there is a common mistake many people make when beginning new habits. Here’s what to know, including how to avoid it. Why starting a new habit is so hard While having lofty goals is one thing, it’s important to have realistic expectations for yourself. But even that’s hard. TikTok and Instagram are awash with posts that condense months—or even years—of hard work into one-minute transformation videos. We want and expect instant gratification, but sadly, that’s not how habit forming works. The figures vary, but one study suggests that it usually takes around two months of doing something to make it a habit—and a lot of us don’t make it that long. So where do we go wro...