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How're you doing?
Like, how are you really doing?
In these trying times,
everyone is struggling with something behind the scenes,
whether it be mental health difficulties,
financial problems, relationship struggles,
or school issues.
Life can feel so difficult sometimes.
In perspective, life is really short
considering we spend about 26 years
of our entire life sleeping.
So how do we make the most of life
knowing the uncertainties?
You have to ask yourself,
what does it mean to live a full life
and how can I achieve this?
Here are eight habits that can help you
live your best life.
Number one, take care of all aspects of your health.
Do you eat a well-balanced diet?
While maintaining all aspects of your health
may seem tedious, in the long run,
you'll be happier and healthier.
Put in a little time and effort every day
to take a walk, eat some fruits and vegetables
or take some self-care time
to help prevent dealing with health problems
later on in life.
After all, prevention is much cheaper,
less stressful, and overall healthier
than trying to treat any symptoms.
Knowing this, try to get into the habit of treating yourself
with the same love and care you treat those you love with.
Number two, self-reflect.
Have you tried journaling before?
If so, how was it?
And did you enjoy it?
Many people don't like to journal
because it seems too time-consuming or they feel pressured
to have the prettiest, most expensive supplies.
However, what's really important
is taking the time for self-reflection.
Whether it be by jotting down your thoughts
on a scrap of paper or recording a voice memo.
Taking even five minutes a day for self-reflection
can help you immensely.
It allows you to figure out your values,
what you truly like and dislike,
and learn from past experiences.
So try to figure out what reflecting methods
work best for you and be authentic about it.
Number three, maintain social connections.
Do you make it a habit to prioritize social connections?
While it's hard during a pandemic,
it's more important than ever.
Everyone needs a support system
no matter how independent or introverted they may be.
Try to make it a habit to maintain social connections
with friends and family,
even if it's simply a quick conversation
once every few weeks.
It'll help you lead a balanced well-rounded life.
After all, your ups and downs are meant to be shared
with people who love and care about you.
Number four, focus.
Have you ever tried to multitask?
While it's tempting to do so,
according to a study by Stanford University,
multitasking is one of the biggest myths out there.
In reality, your brain
cannot properly do two things at once.
Instead, it switches between them rapidly
giving the illusion of multitasking.
You'll end up taking the same amount of time
or longer to do the tasks
with a significant decrease in quality.
This means you should try to get in the habit
of focusing on one thing at a time.
If you're doing work, shut off the television.
You'll likely end up doing higher quality work faster.
Once the work is done,
you can fully enjoy your show afterward.
Number five, live in the moment.
When something exciting happens
is your first instinct to take your phone out
and snap a picture?
Many people claim they do this
so they can look back on and remember fond memories.
However, which is really going to bring you more enjoyment,
a photo or fully experiencing moments
with your friends and family?
In the end, your thoughts and emotions
are likely going to give you more enjoyment and fulfillment
than trying to take a photo for social media.
With this in mind,
try to put your phone away and truly enjoy the people
and experiences you get to be a part of.
Number six, manage your inner critic.
Do you have a little voice in the back of your head
telling you that you're not good enough,
you're gonna fail or you're not attractive enough?
There is a lot of pressure to be flawless
because we see perfection
from social media around us everywhere.
This can lead to low self-esteem
and a constant feeling of not being enough.
While it can be hard to fix
the root cause of low self-esteem,
you should try to recognize
when you're being too hard on yourself.
If you can get into the preemptive habit of realizing
when your inner critic is getting the best of you,
you can break the thought pattern.
Try to remember that no one is perfect
and that's what makes people so uniquely beautiful.
Number seven, complain less.
What's the worst day you've ever had?
At the end of it, did you let it all out
and have an hour-long rant session
with a friend or family member?
Complaining can be stress-relieving,
but if it gets out of hand,
it can end up doing more harm than good.
For example, by complaining
about something you can't change,
you're giving it more power to ruin your day.
Also, you're more likely to be resentful
and hold grudges against people you may not even see again.
This extra burden can weigh you down
without you even realizing it.
Instead, try to let go of things you cannot change,
especially past experiences you didn't learn anything from.
Remember that at the end of the day,
complaining too much doesn't make you happier,
so why waste time on it.
And number eight, don't be afraid to take action.
What's something that you've always wanted to do?
Many people are afraid to try new things,
whether it be fear of failure,
thinking it's already too late,
or not being able to find the time.
However, there really is no better time
to take action than the present.
You can't assume you won't be good at something
unless you try.
And even if you want the best,
the most important thing is to have fun and enjoy yourself.
It's never too late to try something new.
So try to make time to do something
you've always wanted to do.
Do you think you'll try to implement some of these habits?
Even though we can't fully control what happens to us,
we can at least have positive growth mindsets.
If you try your best to maintain healthy habits,
chances are you'll end up living the best life you can.
And in the end, that's all we can do.
So you don't have to worry about being perfect
or trying to control everything.
Doing your best is enough and you are enough.
Do you think these habits will help you in life?
If so, how and which ones?
Feel free to comment down below
with your suggestions, experiences or feedback.
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