eight simple daily habits that will change
your life your attitude determines your altitude
attitude is very important when it comes to achieving your goals in life
if you want to lead with a positive attitude then you need to take control
of your day that's where daily habits come in
american author and entrepreneur jack canfield says successful people
don't just drift off to the top getting there requires focused attention
personal discipline and lots of energy every day to make
things happen so don't let old habits hold you back
today in this video we are going to share with you eight
simple daily habits that will change your life
number one positive thinking this comes first because it's the keystone habit
that will help you form the other important habits positive thinking is
the kind of habit that creates and attracts
more success it really does pay to be positive
and there are many benefits of it when faced with stressful situations
positive thinkers cope more effectively than pessimists
in a study researchers found that when optimists encounter a disappointment
they are more likely to focus on things they can do to resolve the situation
pessimists on the other hand simply assume that the situation
is out of their control and there is nothing they can do to change it
not only can positive thinking impact your ability to cope with stress
it also has an impact on your overall well-being
we're all drawn to positive people so being positive brings more people into
our lives with a positive attitude we're also
better at communication and negotiation positive people also
live longer in a study of nuns those that regularly
expressed positive emotions lived on average 10
years longer focus on this habit first and you'll
have a much easier time with any of the others
number two creating a morning routine you may not believe that all the things
you do in the morning matter too much however the truth is that your morning
routine has an impact on the rest of your day
building a meaningful morning routine helps you start your day on a positive
proactive note having a structured start to your day
also helps you boost happiness reduces stress levels and enhances
productivity a morning routine also allows you to
begin your day with intention instead of letting the day flee from you
you control the day the day doesn't control you most great
entrepreneurs and leaders throughout history
mention their morning routine as a large contributor to their success
however it's not just entrepreneurs and leaders that can benefit from a morning
routine we all can hal elrod author of the miracle morning
says focused productive successful mornings
generate focused productive successful days
which inevitably create a successful life
maybe you like to go for a walk or maybe you like to meditate
or enjoy a healthy breakfast whatever it is that makes you feel super charged
kick start your day with that habit number three
reading when it comes to daily habits to improve your life
reading is one of the best life gets crazy and it might seem like you don't
have enough time to read but just by setting aside 15 minutes a
day to read a chapter or 10 pages can be beneficial in several
ways reading is proven to be very good for
mental health it reduces stress levels and engages the brain's memory
also reading before bedtime helps you sleep better
research found that people who keep their brains active by reading are 2.5
times less likely to develop alzheimer's disease a
study by the university of sussex in 2009
found that reading for just 6 minutes can reduce stress levels by up to 68
percent everything you read fills your mind up
with new bits of information and you never know when it may prove to
be useful non-fiction books specifically are an excellent tool to
develop new ideas and stimulate creativity
the more knowledge you have the better prepared you are to tackle
any challenge you may face number four single tasking the quickest way to do
many things is to do one thing at a time only two
percent of the world's population can successfully multitask
multitasking the process of trying to do more than one thing at once
is more stressful and less productive the world we live in
is obsessed with getting more done but when we try to do more with multitasking
we end up doing less according to a study conducted by
stanford university heavy multitasking lowers efficiency and
may impair your cognitive control focusing
on one task at a time takes effort and energy but results in
higher productivity lower stress levels and increased
happiness you can achieve almost anything in life
if you focus on achieving one thing at a time
single tasking leads to higher quality results more quickly
try focusing on one task at a time and start reaping the benefits
make a list of things you have to achieve in a day start with what's most
important and make your way down the list
completing one task at a time number five
practicing gratitude keeping a gratitude journal or just pondering about what you
are thankful for every day can make a drastic change in
your thoughts practicing gratitude is a great way to
create positivity reduce stress and improve your physical
health numerous studies have linked gratitude
to greater happiness satisfaction with life and optimism
Two psychologists, Dr. Robert A. Emmons of the University of California
and Dr. Michael E. McCullough of the University of Miami,
have done much of the research on
gratitude in one study they asked all participants to write a
few sentences each week focusing on particular topics after 10
weeks those who wrote about gratitude were
more optimistic and felt better about their lives
surprisingly they also exercised more and had fewer visits to physicians than
those who focused on sources of aggravation
start a gratitude journal write three things every day that you're grateful
for before going to bed this can be as simple as eating a
yummy breakfast talking to a friend or sleeping in a
warm bed at night the more you appreciate the little joys
of life the happier you'll be number six exercising want to feel
better have more energy and even add years to
your life then exercise the impact of daily
exercise is without question transformative being
active has been shown to have many health benefits
both physically and mentally it may even help you live longer
along with diet exercise plays an important role in controlling your
weight and preventing obesity exercise strengthens your heart and
improves your circulation this helps lower your risk of heart
diseases other than improving your physical health
working out regularly improves your mental health and mood
in a study 24 women who had been diagnosed with depression
showed that exercise of any intensity significantly decreased feelings of
depression it also helps you keep your thinking
learning and judgment skills sharp as you age additionally working
out regularly pumps up creativity and enhances your cognitive skills many
studies have suggested that the parts of the brain that control thinking
and memory are larger in volume in people who exercise
than in people who don't number seven actively listening effective
communication is very important when it comes to developing personal and
professional relationships the way we understand others and allow
them to know and understand us is the foundation upon which we build
our lives it is one of the key skills that can
make or break a situation pay attention to what others have to say
you learn so much more when you are listening
instead of speaking when you talk you are only repeating what you already know
but if you listen you may learn something new
going beyond education it helps people understand others better
builds trust and also makes others feel important
furthermore you can't do well academically if you don't pay attention
to instructions and you won't keep a job if you ignore
your boss's orders good listening connects you to the world
around you and helps you understand your responsibilities
for meaningful and fruitful day-to-day interactions
it always pays to be a good listener number eight going to bed early
sleeping early is important whether you are a fully grown person
or a teenager the benefits of it are beyond imagination
you're probably familiar with ben franklin's old saying
early to bed early to rise makes a man healthy
wealthy and wise science has shown there's some truth in these words about
the importance of hitting the bed early but this works best in conjunction with
getting the recommended seven to eight hours
a study in 2014 determined that people who go to bed later
are more likely to be overwhelmed with repetitive negative thoughts
sufficient sleep puts our bodies at ease and lowers blood
pressure it's crucial considering how many people suffer heart attacks
and consequently strokes due to the high pressure of the blood in their veins
it's a given that nice sleep makes us feel refreshed
and energized during sleep your body goes through different processes for
muscle growth hormone production and tissue repair it
recharges your energy and restores what you have lost after a long day
sleep after all is essential for the body to recover from the fatigue it
suffers every day and it mustn't be disregarded so please
take care of your bedding set and your sleep habit to have the best
sleep every day so you can enjoy your life more by
developing these simple daily habits you will see a positive change in your
life which will help you achieve your goals in life
and tackle all the challenges you face start building these simple yet
essential habits for a happier and more productive life
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