It might seem like a visual depiction of the quote,
eat-work-repeat.
You wake up early,
go to school or work,
rest.
And the cycle continues day in and day out.
If you're looking to take back some control over your life,
here are six small habits that can change your life forever.
Number one, a gratefulness list.
Do you feel like you forget things easily?
And that moment you try to remember them,
it just escapes your memory?
It's hard for your memory
to store every moment of your waking life.
Time can lead you to forget about some of the things
that you had once cared about.
Maybe a stranger complimented your hair once, a week ago,
or your teacher commended you
for submitting a great project.
Weeks later,
these things all fall into the recesses of your brain
and are forgotten completely.
A psychologist from the University of California
did some research and it showed that people
who write about things they're grateful for
are more optimistic and feel better about their lives.
It can even lead you to take action more, like exercising,
which further improves mental health and wellbeing.
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Number two, a social media detox.
Are you aware of how much time you've been spending
on social media platforms lately?
Is it day after day of scrolling?
In the face of the pandemic,
more people than ever
look to their phone screens and social media
for their social fix.
But alongside it,
many negative aspects have arisen
such as feelings of inadequacy, FOMO,
feelings of isolation and self absorption.
A 2018 U Penn study found that reducing social media
to 30 minutes a day
can significantly reduce feelings of anxiety, depression,
and sleep problems.
It doesn't mean you have to cut back on it all at once,
but even just a slight time reduction
can already bring great benefits.
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Number three, clean your room daily.
Have you tidied up your room recently?
Does your workspace look neatly organized
or are things sprawled all over?
Working in a clean room can give both your mind and body
a whole host of benefits.
These benefits include improved sleep quality,
increased productivity, and a sense of accomplishment.
If your room is messier than you would like,
it's advisable to try and divide your process
into more manageable chunks to make it feel less daunting.
A little bit of effort can go a long way.
Throw in some good music
and you're all set for the adventure.
Number four, the 80/20 principle.
Ever heard of the 80/20 principle?
Vilfredo Pareto first introduced the 80/20 principle,
which laid out the idea that 20% of homeowners
own 80% of the land.
The same principles apply to your daily life.
Only 20% of the work that you do
contributes to 80% of your success.
This means a big chunk of what you do
is not relevant to your success.
To identify the 20%, you could start with a list
of everything you'd like to accomplish
with the most important tasks at the top.
It helps you recognize the top 20% and focus on those tasks.
With that, you can improve your efficiency
and push your efforts
and things that truly matter most to you.
Number five, meditate.
Did you know that meditation dates back thousands of years?
Do you ever wonder if it actually improves anything?
To answer the question,
meditation or spending a few minutes practicing mindfulness
has been proven to help.
Its primary purpose is to give you a sense of calm
and restore your inner peace.
It doesn't require anything more but you
and a nice quiet environment.
Meditating brings down your stress levels,
giving you some space to be alone with yourself
and your thoughts.
Meditation is also the ultimate detoxifier.
It can your self awareness, help you focus on the present,
and reduce negative emotions.
Not only that, but there are multiple ways to meditate too
such as Tai Chi or yoga.
Take your pick.
And number six, exercise.
Are you a treadmill person
or run around your local park person?
No matter what the mode is,
it's the intent that matters.
When you exercise,
you're not just working your muscles
and other physical aspects of your body.
You're improving your mental state too.
Exercising releases endorphins,
which are feel-good chemicals
that can boost your energy throughout the day.
By building up the habit of exercise,
you can boost both your physical and mental wellbeing,
which in turn increases your confidence, optimism,
and decreases your stress levels.
Habits are not one-time escapes.
They're consistent, routinary acts
that can be fostered with the right mindset
and determination,
striving to cut down bad habits and building up good ones.
Even if you feel like your progression is slow,
it's a great step in the right direction.
It will come out all for the better.
Do you think these habits are achievable?
What are some habits you'd like to break out of?
Feel free to leave comments down below with your thoughts,
experiences, or suggestions.
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