- [Jenny] Have you been unhappy with your life
or feeling like you're not living to your fullest potential?
Failure, disappointment and setbacks
are all a part of the journey,
but here's a small secret.
You ultimately still have control over what happens.
Ready to cleanse your soul and make some major changes?
Here are 10 habits that are destroying your motivation.
One, checking your phone when you first wake up.
This is how five minutes can easily turn into an hour.
Most of us are guilty of doing it,
and there's nothing wrong with admitting this,
but have you been happy with this habit?
Does it keep you from having a productive morning
or do you find yourself stressed
because you checked your work emails
or someone else's glamor life on Instagram.
Try to find some quiet time instead,
fix yourself a nutritious breakfast, go for a walk or read.
You'd be surprised how a good morning can affect the way
the rest of your day unfolds.
Two, making excuses for yourself.
There's a difference between I can't and I won't.
Being afraid is valid, but when something scares you,
it becomes all the more reason to give it a try.
You know what they say,
what you want lies outside your comfort zone.
If you're scared to ask your crush out on a date
or never go after your dreams
because you don't think you're good enough,
then you're just making excuses.
Rejections might happen, but let them decide not you.
It would be foolish to lose the battle
before you even enter it.
Three, not getting enough sleep.
Do you have a habit of going to bed late?
Just one more episode or just a few more minutes of texting
you tell yourself,
but creating healthy boundaries is important.
There's nothing wrong with unwinding
at the end of a long day with your favorite Netflix show
or texting your boo,
but you will often regret this first thing the next morning
if you stay up too late.
Set a nightly routine and stick to it.
You might find it helpful to go offline for 30 minutes
and meditate or journal instead.
Be aware of the blue light on your screen
that can mess with your circadian rhythm.
Four self-absorption.
No one likes a demanding and self-absorbed individual.
Why not turn yourself being and complaining energy
into something more productive.
Instead of believing the world is out to get you
or that it owes you something,
recognize that you need to make changes
in order to receive the change you desire.
Five, comparing your success to everyone else's.
If you end up treating your whole life as one big race
or competition, it's no surprise you'll end up miserable.
Don't fall into the mindset of believing you have to do more
in order to be successful,
because what's the point if you're unhappy?
Avoid the social media trap and recognize
that people's highlights are just that, highlights,
not necessarily the whole of their lives
or what happens five minutes to them
after they've posted that moment.
Six, dreaming without an action plan.
It's good to dream big and have aspirations,
but it's another thing to make them a reality.
Don't keep looking out the window starry-eyed,
wishing you could travel more or sit on your couch
watching other people move forward with their lives.
Be proactive and start mapping out goals.
Overnight success is just a myth.
So get ready to make mistakes,
learn to be patient and embrace the unfamiliar.
Seven, making school, work or your relationship everything.
Dedication is an honorable trait,
but too much of it can be bad.
Find balance in your life by giving each of these aspects,
your equal attention.
Swing too much in one direction,
and you may find your grades suffering or your partner,
friends and family feeling neglected.
Moderation is key, so use your time wisely.
Eight, allowing distractions in your workspace.
Sometimes we can't avoid external distractions
like chatty coworkers or the sound
of a rushing ambulance outside.
But if possible, it's important to create a workspace
that helps you get your work done.
If you know, you get easily distracted,
avoid working with the TV or music on
and clean your desk on a regular basis.
Often, declutter can make work seem uninviting
and harder to tackle.
Nine, caring more about results on the surface.
Getting good grades, joining clubs,
and volunteering for the homeless shelter.
All look impressive on paper,
but are you doing it just to make an impression
or because you care about what you're doing?
So many times, people fall into the trap
of overloading themselves with activities
as if their self-worth relies on them.
But if it doesn't fulfill you,
then do something else that will.
10, a lack of self-love and self-care.
There's a reason why we need to put on the oxygen mask first
before assisting someone else
in the middle of a plane crash.
Without taking care of yourself first,
you can't help others.
So do yourself a favor and carve out some space every day
to look out for your health.
Stay hydrated, pamper yourself and eat mindfully.
You'll notice a change in your mood.
(upbeat music)