66 Days - That's ALL it Takes to Keep on the Sober Path LADIES: Our 66-Day Journal from A New Sober You instills in you a new habit. Why 66 days? That's the average length of time it takes to create a new habit and stick to it Everyday, our journal will gently (or not-so-gently ) remind you of why you're on the sober path, and provides inspiration to stay the course.