“Habits make us who we are.”
I am sure this phrase is very familiar to you since you’ve heard it before too, maybe many times. That’s because it’s true. Our habits can shape us for better or worse, severely impacting our everyday lives.
Do you think successful people just somehow reach the top, leaving everyone behind? They get there due to their resilience, focus, action, and personal discipline. Ask any successful person and they’llproudly share their everyday routine with you.
If you recognize some of your poor everyday habits, it’s time to change them. Here’s how you can start working on some essential habits that can lead to a more productive and healthier life.
Morning Ritual
Doing the same things every day before you begin work is essential for a healthier and happier life. That’s because your body recognizes the patterns and uses the “repetitive” task as a “wake up”call to get ready for the day.
This can be something as simple as a quick morning run or a relaxing round of yoga, whatever you enjoy. But this is an essential everyday habit most young people skip today.
The 80/20 Rule
This is Pareto’s Principle (aka the 80/20 rule) that states that in any situation, you can yield 80% results while just putting in 20% of the effort.
So, if you want to maximize productivity and make the most of your day, start by investing your energy and time in tasks that can have the biggest impact (the highest priority tasks). Once you’re done with them, you can focus on the other activities that need your attention.
Don’t Stop Reading
Books are your best friend. This is not something that was said to trick you when you were young, but it’s a fact. No matter how far you’ve come in life, don’t stop reading. It’s a great way to gain more knowledge while stimulating your brain. Moreover, reading can also improve focus while having a calming effect on you.
If you have sleep issues, try reading a relaxing book before bedtime, as good books can help you fall asleep and improve your sleep quality.
Single-Tasking is Good
Yes, even though the world is focused on multitaskingright now, it’s okay to single-task at times. Multi-tasking shouldn’t be a daily routine, but a once in a while thing as it can be very stressful for the mind and body.
Constantly juggling between tasks can increase mental clutter while limitingyour focus, making it difficult for your brain to get rid of irrelevant information. Instead, make it a practice to focus on a single task at hand to get into a flow.
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