Daily Habits That Need To Be Changed Now

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Your attitude determines your altitude. "Succesful people don't just drift off to the top. Getting there
requires focused action, personal discipline and lots of energy every day to make things happen," says
American author and entrepreneur Jack Canfield. And he couldn't be more accurate.
So, don't let old habits hold you back. Start building these simple yet essential habits for a happier and
more productive life
Make your bed
At the risk of sounding like your mom, please make
your bed. Not only will it feel good to get into a
made bed at night, but it’s important for the
success of your day. Making your bed first thing
every morning means one small win before you
even have a cup of coffee, which subconsciously
will motivate you to achieve thousands of small
wins throughout the day (and you know what they
say about small wins: they lead up to really big
ones).
Making a to-do list is no revolutionary hack, but
how are you setting priorities when you review
what has to get done every day? Before making
your next to-do list, ask yourself where you want
to be in 5-10 years. Everything on your to-do list
should be taking a step towards achieving these
goals. For example, strategize business growth,
spend 30 minutes taking an online class, or work
out if your goal is to be more active. In other
words, to-do lists of even the simplest tasks could
have a long-term perspective.
Eat more leafy greens
transformation. In fact, it’s typically a series of
small habits and minor additions to your diet that
snowball into a healthier lifestyle that’s all-around
better for you. Don’t focus on cutting out food
groups or limiting what you can and cannot eat
(that can lead to bingeing or an unhealthy
relationship with food). Instead, focus on adding
leafy greens to at least two meals a day. Add
spinach to an omelet, throw kale in a pasta sauce,
and order a side salad when you’re eating out.
Give yourself deadlines
You know from college all-nighters and projects at
work that if there’s a deadline you have to meet,
you find a way to get it done. What makes an
assignment our bosses give us or a paper for
“Shakespeare 101” different from a personal goal
is that we don’t usually have a deadline to
motivate us to accomplish it by a certain time. No
matter how small or specific (like replacing your
old couch, making friends with a coworker,
establishing an emergency fund, or running three
miles), give yourself a specific and realistic deadline.
Sitting too much
Sitting down on your tush for hours at a time is
bad for your health, and a study published in the
Annals of Internal Medicine shows it can actually
kill you — yes, even if you exercise. Of course, this
is a hard habit to break even if you want to, as
many of us spend the day chained to a desk or in
another sedentary job.
normally such as regulating your temperature,
lubricating and cushioning joints and protecting
your spinal cord and other sensitive tissues and
also helps rid your body of wastes. So while we
know water is essential for good health, it's hard
to pound enough water every day.
Biting your nails
but for some of us, it can hang on past
adolescence. It can damage teeth and expose the
biter to a hell of a lot more germs than non-nail-
biters and can be psychologically or socially
stressful.
Mindless eating
You need food to live, of course, but if you eat
when you're not hungry, you risk gaining weight
and a whole host of health problems, such as
heart disease and diabetes.
break, get up and move
You know it, you love it, you depend on it: the
momentary pause from uninterrupted work to
take a quick scroll through social media. At this
point, opening Instagram might feel like second
nature when you just finished one task and need a
refresh before moving on to the next. But instead
of scrolling through Instagram, checking Snapchat,
or refreshing TikTok, get up and move your body to
refresh yourself in between work tasks. A few
jumping jacks, a mini dance party, a yoga flow, or
just some stretches are enough to energize your
body, reset your mind, and will help you focus
better for the rest of the day.
Read more
Reading is not only enjoyable; it’s good for you.
Whether it’s winding down before bed, taking a
break in the afternoon, or as the ritual that you
look forward to when starting your day, fit in some
more time to read. As for what to read? Start with
inspiring books, books to educate yourself, or
enjoyable books that should be on your summer
reading list.
While “sorry” is just a word, language can affect the
way we think and feel about ourselves, and women,
in particular, are taught to be polite by putting
themselves down. Instead of “sorry,” make a
conscious effort to say “thank you” instead.
“Thank you for being patient!” instead of, “Sorry
for being late!” is another way to practice gratitude,
but it’s also a consistent way to be kinder to
yourself. BTW, saying sorry in relationships is
crucial when you made a mistake or hurt the other
person’s feelings, but showing gratitude can be even
more important.
Clutter in your space can translate into clutter in
your mind, so dedicate five extra minutes before
bed to run the dishwasher, wipe off kitchen
counters, and declutter any papers or laundry that
has piled up in the bedroom. A less cluttered
bedroom can help you sleep at night, while a clean
kitchen can make you happier the next morning.
Sit up straight
your posture might be affecting your physical and
mental health. Practice better posture for overall
health by straightening your back and relaxing your
shoulders (and stop looking down at your phone
while you’re at it!). Did you sit up taller just now?
Good. Start consistently working on improving
posture throughout your workday.
Taking the stairs instead of the escalator or
parking a bit further away from the grocery store
will add up. If your schedule is so packed that
fitting in a workout is causing you more stress, it
might be hurting your health instead of improving
it. It’s time we stop thinking of “exercise” as an
hour-long HIIT class and make it about living more
actively by moving whenever we can. As a rule of
thumb, moving more often than you sit will make
a big difference in your overall health and
wellbeing.
How often do you avoid saying “no” when you want
to? Do you find yourself doing favors for others
when you’re already stretched too thin? Do you pick
up work for coworkers when you’re too busy, say
yes to plans you’re not excited about, or hang out
with friends to avoid FOMO (even though you want
a chill night in)? One of the most powerful things
you can do for yourself is to say what you mean and
be true to what you need. Master the art of saying
“no.” Say, “I’d love to help you, but I can’t give the
time and effort to this task that it deserves,” and “I
need a night by myself tonight, but let’s get coffee
this weekend,” whenever you feel the need to please.
Manage your money based on what
brings you joy
Be thoughtful about how you want to spend your
life’s energy; does it really bring you joy to go to
drinks with that friend you don’t have fun with or
to buy the top you’ll never end up wearing?
Managing your money based on what does and
doesn’t bring you joy will reduce stress that
comes with spending money on the vacations,
items, and experiences that you truly love. Also,
invest in yourself: get the gym membership,
purchase that online course, and open a savings
account. The more money you put into something,
the more likely you are to keep it up as a habit.
Mute (or unfollow) most social media
accounts
You may be the sum of the five people you spend
your time with, but you’re also the sum of the five
people you consume on Instagram. Unfollow or
mute all the accounts that do not make you feel
inspired, happy, or confident, and then crowd out the
accounts that aren’t serving you with accounts that
inspire you. Follow other women whose careers you
admire, and find accounts that will bring you
positivity whenever you are tempted to scroll.
Get more sleep
Easier said than done, right? But don’t worry: even
though it might feel like getting more sleep is
impossible, it’s a habit just like anything else. Detox
your sleep routine, try some of our favorite
products, or stop looking at your damn phone to fit
in a little more (quality) beauty sleep. You can also
try getting to bed just five minutes earlier than the
night before until you wake up feeling refreshed and
energized instead of zombie-like. Also, let’s all stop
hitting the snooze button, OK? It’s only confusing the
body, and if you’re going to sleep early enough (curse
you, Netflix!), you should be waking up naturally and
easily.
charity every month
of our routines, just like brushing our teeth or
doing a load of laundry. Take the time to educate
yourself on organizations and charities that need
your help, and then donate what you can regularly
(FYI, even the price of one latte can make a
difference).
than you need to
If your mornings feel more like a race against the
clock or an episode of Chopped, consider waking
up extra early to have a slow, calm start to your day.
You might have limited control over your mornings
(like an early work start time or a child to take care
of), so waking up just 10-15 minutes earlier than
you need to will help you feel more in control and
calmer throughout the entire day. Whether you
spend your time meditating, indulging in a luxurious
skincare routine, or just brewing a cup of coffee
with a moment of silence, you will not miss the 10
minutes of extra sleep.
Limit your decision making
We make a lot of decisions every single day, even
just within the first few minutes of waking up:
whether or not to hit snooze, what to wear (which
is approximately 100 different decisions), when to
turn on the coffee pot, to be or not to be (that is
the question–especially when you didn’t get enough
sleep last night). The little decisions add up to be
overwhelming. Decision fatigue is a real thing, and
it’s why we opt for pizza delivery instead of cooking
at the end of a long day or forego the workout
altogether if we have to think about which time slot
works best.
working out regularly pumps up creativity and
enhances your cognitive skills. It's also an
effective way to build endurance and get
energized. And if you're still not convinced,
exercising also elevates mood by boosting the
production of endorphins - hormones that act as
natural anti-depressants. Still need more reasons
to hit the gym?
for your mood, mental health, and self-esteem. Do
at least one thing every day that makes you feel
good. Listen to music, learn a new skill, take a long
bubble bath, or prepare a nice meal. Whatever
floats your boat!
Developing these habits require determination, oodles of patience and constant effort. Maybe it'll take
just a few weeks or maybe more than a year, it doesn't matter how long it takes to build the habit as
long as you don't give up.
Now pull up your socks, it's time to win at life!
Sources
https://www.lifeberrys.com/healthy-living/5-daily-habits-that-need-to-be-changed-now-31670.html
https://theeverygirl.com/insanely-easy-habits-that-will-change-your-life/
https://www.forbes.com/sites/nomanazish/2018/03/30/10-daily-habits-that-can-actually-change-your-