hey everyone and welcome to top think today we're going to learn about 10 habits that can change
your life now let's begin number one routine maintenance real change doesn't happen all at once
most people believe your accomplishments happen quickly and suddenly that one morning you just
wake up and accomplish all your dreams this sounds really intimidating doesn't it many people get
scared of this huge leap forward so they spend their lives running away from their aspirations
but the truth is dreams and achievements evolve through small regular size steps
so if you want to change your life train yourself to chip away at big responsibility
little by little you can practice this new habit using monotonous daily activities
like cleaning or studying just think about your goals like cleaning your house now before you
get started cleaning your entire living space feels impossible right in your head you'll have
to spend hours and hours cleaning every nook and cranny you get so intimidated by this task that
you avoid cleaning all together but what if you cleaned a small section of your house for just
let's say 15 minutes every day 15 minutes doesn't sound so bad does it it's far easier to motivate
yourself when the task is small and manageable so approach your goals with the same mindset
incorporate routine maintenance into your daily life practice chipping away at your
responsibilities instead of procrastinating now at first you may focus solely on household chores
but eventually you can transition these healthy habits to your dreams and aspirations
number two embrace immediacy procrastination will always be a source of conflict in your life you
procrastinate big things you procrastinate small things you procrastinate easy things hard things
even fun things but there are tricks you can use to rid yourself of this destructive impulse
one powerful technique is to do things right away when something needs your attention
hey don't save it for later don't put it off until tomorrow address it right then
and there while it's fresh in your mind start with small commitments like emails and text
messages when your phone dings don't walk away and save it for later answer that email right
now it only takes a minute or two of your time but it saves you from hours of procrastination
when we procrastinate we also amplify small responsibilities into huge issues
because delaying something once usually means delaying it again and again it becomes easier
and easier to put off this responsibility so it gains weight over time the activity begins to feel
more difficult than it actually is which makes you procrastinate even more you can avoid this
dangerous cycle by handling small tasks right away some experts call this the one or two minute rule
if a task requires only one or two minutes of your time then do it immediately a minute or
two may not seem like much but this simple trick can cut your workload in half number three react
thoughtfully do you let your emotions control your decisions this is a big issue for many people they
hear something that angers them they get swept up in their frustration and they react in ways they
regret when something stimulates an emotional reaction learn to recognize your own blindness
because your emotions push you to make bad decisions so wait until those emotions subside
and that way you can think clearly and logically just try waiting an extra five minutes to make any
decision or simply count to ten in your head that short little pause lets you see through your gut
reaction and make decisions that you'll be happy with tomorrow number four stop your scrolling
many of us spend hours clicking scrolling and swiping but you may not realize how big of an
impact this bad habit has on your lifestyle not only is it a giant waste of your time it actually
drains your motivation your concentration and your productivity but there are easy
ways to change your relationship with technology browser blockers are a popular method to control
your media intake without abandoning your devices altogether there's nothing wrong with a little bit
of media each day in moderation media is a great way to stay up to learn new things or relax after
a stressful day it's the hours of scrolling that get you in trouble as you scroll longer and dive
deeper you stop benefiting from social media and the negative effects begin to rear their ugly head
but a browser blocker will control your time by blocking media outlets after a certain period
this limitation prevents mindless scrolling and forces you to be conscious of how you spend your
time that way you can reap the benefits of your devices instead of suffering the consequences
number five embrace the old do you crave new things every day new material things are exciting
you get a burst of energy and enthusiasm each time you change your look you reorganize your space or
you streamline your life but what about all the things you already have you're so distracted by
new things you forget all about the things you already have the truth is everything you
need is already in your possession for this life-changing habit you're going to turn old
things into new and exciting things for example look in your closet do you hate everything you see
instead of buying fresh and expensive clothing reorganize and reshape your old clothes to create
the novelty that you're looking for you can do the same thing with your pantry maybe you're tired of
your usual recipes instead of ordering out combine your old staples into new and interesting ways
there are hundreds of different dishes you can make with the same basic ingredients
so don't spend your life searching for the next best thing take a hard look at what you have
because a little creativity can go a long way number six remember your achievements in life a
lot can go wrong and failure is bound to take its toll but should you dwell on your mistakes should
you constantly remind yourself about the negative things in your life for this life-changing habit
you're going to start appreciating your successes you succeed at things every day
without giving yourself an ounce of credit but when you fail you always let yourself know just
take the time to embrace your achievements every day remind yourself of all the things you do right
think about the projects you started and finished think about the chores you knocked off your list
think about the junk food that you didn't eat and the bad habits you left behind you should be proud
of each of these successes so don't let yourself forget them number seven change your workspace
your environment plays a massive unconscious role in your productivity and motivation
messy environments can inspire creativity organized workspaces can improve efficiency
and remove mental clutter there are all kinds of ways that your space can affect your work
so make a habit of changing your workspace one day let your workspace get messy the next day restore
your workspace to its former glory reorganize your desk add new trinkets frame a few pictures
each of these changes can help you get inspired and motivated because change of any kind can
be new exciting and fun number eight small benchmarks when do you feel the most satisfied
usually you feel the most pride and satisfaction when you check something off your list right when
you finish your project or accomplish a goal so how can you use this to your advantage to
improve your mornings stimulate this powerful feeling right off the bat before you finish
breakfast make sure you already have one or two little victories under your belt
hey making your bed is a great example this chore only takes a minute of your time but
it gives you a small sense of accomplishment which can snowball into a more productive day
little victories really do add up so check a couple of chores off your list every morning
number nine give compliments how often do you give people compliments most of the time people love
to receive compliments but we're often afraid to voice the nice things we think in our heads
we fear they'll come out awkward or make the wrong impression but genuine compliments are a great way
to connect with new people more importantly giving people compliments trains you to speak your mind
instead of worrying about what people will say practice using your voice in a way that makes
people happy number 10 commit to relaxation hey work's important goals are the foundation of your
success but sometimes you need a break you don't have to work constantly to achieve your dreams
even though your intentions are good this bad habit can leave you so exhausted
that your work begins to suffer momentum is always important your time is valuable but every once
in a while your brain needs to recharge when you reach your breaking points when you feel like you
just can't work a minute more it's time to invest in your recovery countless people struggle with
this bad habit on a regular basis they work hard every day but when they finally take a break they
spend the whole time worrying about their work by drifting back into a work mindset you're not
giving yourself the chance to relax and recover you're not letting your brain unwind and de-stress
so the next time you take a break really really step away plan something enjoyable and mellow for
your day off or take an afternoon all to yourself enjoy your breaks to the fullest and that way when
it's time to work your brain will feel rested and excited to get back to the grind hey thank you
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