hey everyone and welcome to top think today we're going to learn about 20 simple but effective
habits now let's begin number one uncomfortable experiences how often do you try new things many
people stay inside their comfort zones but new experiences challenge you to expand your horizons
you meet new people discover new passions and you learn more about yourself
so try something new every week a craft project a road trip to a place you've never been don't
be afraid to mix it up because those new experiences may be some of your favorites
number two find your routine your body and brain function best on a schedule
a daily routine can relieve stress and encourage healthier more productive habits so find a routine
that works for you it may take some trial and error but eventually you'll discover
a schedule that makes every day as productive as the last number three surpass expectations
are you satisfied with doing just the minimum this is a dangerous habit once you get used
to doing the minimum you get lazy and that laziness makes you careless and unproductive
so try to surpass expectations go above and beyond with everything you do
and if you do this simple but effective habit can help you excel in all aspects of your life
number four keep it clean do you let your hygiene slip habits like brushing your teeth or taking
a shower may not seem very important on their own they have very little effect on your life
but over time good hygiene has a substantial impact on your attitude and personal health
when you look your best you feel your best in other words good grooming habits generate a more
confident state of mind you'll be more productive vocal and decisive because your hygiene has given
your confidence a boost oh but that's not all good hygiene can help you make better first impressions
something as small as greasy hair or a strange smell can ruin any interaction so don't let
these bad habits sabotage your social success number five perpetual punctuality this simple
but effective habit is one that everyone needs to learn whether you're going to a meeting or having
lunch with a friend always be on time so why is it important to be punctual well when you show
up late you're saying hey my time's worth more than yours if you're meeting someone for the very
first time that's not the message you want to be sending no matter where you're headed arrive
a few minutes early if you're punctual you'll make a better impression on everyone you meet
number six active success if you want something don't wait around for it no one can read your mind
and no one cares about your success like you do so it's your responsibility to take what you want
don't be a passive observer take an active role in your lifelong success when you want something find
the courage to ask most of the time asking makes all the difference number seven controlling your
messes how often do you clean your living space most people procrastinate cleaning day after day
over time their messes build into mountains which create unnecessary stress in their lives
but there's an easy way to keep your messes under control spend 10 minutes doing housework every
single day just clean a few dishes run a vacuum around the house do one or two chores and then
stop if you repeat this habit every day your living space will stay clean and stress-free
number eight accessible exercise do you find time to exercise it's hard to motivate yourself to go
to the gym but you can stay active in smaller ways at home or at work find ways to activate your body
while doing other tasks for example you can stand while you work or walk around while you study
this may not seem like much of a workout but you don't need to get sweaty and sore to keep
yourself healthy the average adult sits for almost 7 hours every day this sedentary lifestyle has all
kinds of negative effects on your mental and physical health so every bit of motion counts
number nine accepting their flaws are you a judgmental person many of us are you may not
say it out loud but you may criticize other people you may secretly make fun of them or judge them
for their bad decisions this isn't a healthy or a happy way to live your life you'll push people
away and you'll heighten your own insecurities so instead of judging people learn to look past their
flaws you can observe their flaws and quirks but don't criticize someone because they're
different number 10 acknowledging your growth it's difficult to recognize your own personal growth
if you're trying to improve yourself you may be waiting to see changes in your appearance
work ethic or lifestyle but most changes are small and incremental little by little you're
getting closer to your goal even if you can't see how much progress you're making so remember
to acknowledge your progress personal growth isn't easy so give yourself a pat on the back
number eleven the seven hour rule do you start your day with a cup of coffee it's tempting
to liven your afternoons with the same boost of energy but caffeine can be destructive after dark
if you have caffeine too late in the day that energy boost can interfere with your sleep cycle
an irregular sleep cycle leaves you feeling foggy fatigued and unproductive luckily there's
an easy way to keep your sleep cycle intact so here's the general rule no caffeine within
seven hours of your bedtime so if you go to sleep at 10 o'clock you limit your caffeine intake after
three and that way all caffeine is out of your system when you're heading to bed number 12
a restful environment your environment has a huge impact on the quality of your sleep
if your room is bright warm or noisy you may experience sleep disruptions on a regular basis
spend a little time prepping your environment before you go to bed
lower the temperature a few degrees make sure your room's dark still and quiet or help yourself fall
asleep with soft ambient music if you spend just a few minutes working on your environment you can
guarantee eight restful hours night after night number 13 getting nostalgic
it's important to concentrate on your future but it's just as important to remember your past
think back on memorable moments with your favorite people pull out your photo albums
tell stories with an old friend you'll get a few laughs you'll rehash some old memories
and most importantly you can reflect on where you come from with the people that matter most
number 14 social happiness you may be more productive when you're closed off from the world
but your social life is important for your individual happiness so whether it's a long phone
call or a weekend back home spend time with your loved ones that includes family members partners
and close friends even if those moments aren't the most productive they're important for your
happiness and that makes them invaluable number 15 charitable gratitude how often do you help people
there are plenty of small easy ways to help other people you can donate money or clothes
to someone less fortunate you can volunteer your time or simply help a friend when they're in need
helping people is a humbling and gratifying experience it gives you a sense of accomplishment
and a warm fuzzy feeling knowing you've done something good it also makes you appreciate the
gifts you have in your own life because chances are there's a lot of things you take for granted
number 16 mood music do you listen to music countless studies have shown positive
neurological correlations between happiness and music but we rarely take the time to listen to
the songs we love it doesn't matter what genre you like throw on whatever makes you happiest
and don't do anything else don't work don't do chores just enjoy your favorite music and let
your stress melt away you'll be surprised how much one song can change your mood
number 17 distance from distractions we let the same distractors hurt our productivity day after
day maybe you get sucked into your phone or maybe you can't stop scrolling through social media
hey whatever your distractor is it's time to make a change create a boundary between you and your
biggest distractors if your phone is your weakness then put it in a drawer while you work if you're
a sucker for social media then install a web blocker or distance yourself from your computer
simple changes like these can have a huge impact on your productivity
number 18 the lone wolf if you need help ask for it many people tackle every challenge on their own
they want to be a lone wolf but no one can succeed alone you need other people with
different strengths and weaknesses you need people to change your perspective and give you new ideas
so don't try to do everything yourself anytime you need help hey don't be afraid to ask
number 19 express your affection do you tell your loved ones just how much you care about them
you may think they know but there's always a good reason to show your love and appreciation
use simple gestures like gift giving and thank you notes
that way the people in your life will know just how much you care
number 20 hydrate your mind how much water do you drink throughout the day most people don't
drink nearly enough when you're dehydrated your body and brain don't work like they're supposed
to you get tired hungry and cranky you feel lazy and unproductive so drink plenty of water
because those fluids keep you functioning at your best hey thank you for watching top
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