- [Narrator] Seven simple habits you should do every day.
How on earth have we survived living the way we do?
Simple answer, habits.
We need them or else we wouldn't be here for long.
We developed these deep-seated automatic behaviors
and shaped them in accordance
with what worked for our lives to survive.
But these habits can either propel us ahead
or stifle our growth in life.
So let's get you set up with some good everyday habits.
Number one, create a start-of-day routine.
How you start your day matters,
regardless of whether you are a morning person
or a night owl.
It's the opening act, the movie trailer,
the first chance you get to set your day up for awesomeness.
Doing something that makes you feel energized
will be that springboard that will help launch you
into a satisfying day.
Being organized, like say prepping the night before,
is also a good form of self care
because you're not starting your day running around
wondering where are my keys,
what did I need to take with me today.
Oh no. Did I wash that shirt I wanted to wear?
Number two, stay hydrated.
Yes, we know you've heard it before,
but surprisingly, this is one of those
I keep hearing this from everyone things
that actually makes a difference.
We humans depend on water to make everything work.
all your body and brain's communication
and nutrient transport depends heavily on hydration.
We're like Venice on the inside.
Of course, how much is needed
really does depend on various things,
like level of activity or what the environment
is like in your area, but safe to say,
you have to try really hard to over-intake on water.
Still not sold?
Try drinking between two to three liters of water per day
for just one week and note how you feel.
Hint, it's good.
Number three, get up earlier.
If you are a morning person, or at least a
I tend to get better stuff done in the morning person,
push it just a little bit extra
and try consistently getting up early.
Even an extra 10 to 15 minutes can nudge your schedule
in just the right direction that you'll be surprised
at how much more you can accomplish.
Of course, to be healthy and sustainable,
this does mean getting good sleep the night before.
This also means practicing good sleep hygiene,
like no caffeine within a few hours of sleep time
and other sleep prep, like nixing the electronics
at least an hour before lights out.
Number four, set daily goals.
So you started off strong and now you wanna keep stepping
so you can get to the big prize at the end,
like a primate swinging from a vine
after that first big swing.
Well, where to now?
You now you see the golden banana tree
way off in the distance,
but focusing on just the big thing
can easily make you feel nebulous and lost in between,
leading to being overwhelmed.
So give yourself handholds like small to-do lists
so that you can visualize the next step
and not lose your momentum.
You then know you're getting even closer
to that big shiny banana tree.
Number five, learn to manage your money.
This isn't going to become a financial lecture. Don't worry.
This is just a basic
pay attention to what you're doing tactic.
We tend to spend money these days in non-physical forms,
just digital bits and bytes.
This makes it all too easy to just not look at our balance
and think, "Oh, what's a few dollars here and there?"
That stuff adds up.
You can even try a little experiment for yourself.
For one week, go through everything you've spent,
other than bills or rent, and add it up.
Surprised? Yeah, we were too.
So a general method that can be used
is the 50, 20, 30 rule.
And that's not a football play.
That's talking about how to divvy up your income.
So 50% to needs, 20% to savings, and 30 to wants.
That covers your butt in all aspects
and still allows for a little wiggle room if need be.
Number six, have a positive outlook.
No, don't go into toxic positivity mode.
Too much cotton candy will make you sick.
But when we ruminate over unpleasant things
and expect nothing but bad things,
it tends to become a self-fulfilling prophecy
because we start to unconsciously adopt habits
that force those bad things to come true.
Having a positive outlook
doesn't mean ignoring what could go wrong.
It's a building of confidence
that you have the tools and resources to make it go right,
but you're a smart cookie and can still adapt
if things don't go exactly as planned.
Also, thinking positively will eventually
make you unconsciously adopt habits
that will force things in a better direction.
And number seven, schedule some time for yourself.
Maybe you grew up in an environment
where you were scolded for being lazy
because you took time to yourself
to do something for yourself.
Fortunately, the news is out that this is not being lazy.
Having some downtime or me time is actually healthy
and necessary in the long run.
Carving out a small portion of your day every day
to do something that's just for you,
not for the company, not for the family,
not for others, just you, helps you refocus
and keep a solid relationship with your identity.
Bad habits can be broken and good ones can be formed.
And to get yourself going,
it's enough to start asking yourself simply,
"Why am I doing this?"
Be patient with yourself and eventually you'll notice
life is on the upswing.
Which habits do you do now?
Are you trying, but having trouble with any of these?
Please feel free to discuss and comment.
Make us a habit and we'll see you soon.