Top 10 Habits That Enhance Your Mood and Your Success

 Your daily rituals ultimately determine the quality of your life. Happy and successful people do different things each day than the average person. And they do those things consistently. This is great news! A few small changes can transform your life, but patience is required. Instead of focusing on big changes, consider making a few minor adjustments. 

The odds of successfully making a change is much higher when that change is small. 

Effective habits result in a more productive life:

 

1.     Make yourself a priority. We’ve all been taught to worry about others. Self-sacrifice is viewed as altruistic and noble. But you’re important, too. Give your emotional and physical health the priority it deserves. You’ll then be in a better position to help yourself and others.

2.     Set one or more goals each day. If you don’t have an objective for the day, you’re much less likely to make the most of it. It feels good to wake up with a purpose. You’ll also get a lot more accomplished. Give yourself the gift of feeling a sense of accomplishment at the end of each day.

3.     Communicate effectively. Communicating well with others enhances relationships, both personal and professional. Poor communication creates misunderstanding and unhappiness. Ensure you understand others, and they understand you.

4.     Get enough sleep. Studies have consistently shown that getting at least seven hours of sleep is critical. The research shows that everyone performs better on mental and physical tasks after getting at least seven hours of sleep.

5.     Meditate. A few minutes of meditation each day can provide significant results. It’s relaxing, provides a mental break, and clears the mind. Think of it as exercise for your mental muscles. I prefer meditating first thing in the morning, starts my day off on a positive and inspirational footing. But when you meditate is not as important as doing it consistently.

6.     Spend quality time with those you love. Isn’t that what it’s all about anyway? Many of us spend all day toiling at work, only to come home and sit in front of the TV. Spending meaningful time with others will make you happier and provide the motivation necessary to reach higher levels of success.

7.     Learn at least one new thing. Imagine how much you’d know in five years if you learned something new each day. Ideally, you’ll learn something that’s both interesting and useful to your future. You’ll be proud of your personal growth. You’ll also be more effective in the workplace.

8.     Be grateful. When life is challenging, it’s easy to forget just how much you already have. Spend a few minutes each day and make a list of all the things that fill you with gratitude.

 

·       The list is longer than you think. It will enhance your mood and make it easy to move forward.

I have often done a group where the clients were to think of something they’re grateful for for each letter of the alphabet. Their first reaction is always, “I can’t think of something for EVERY letter!” but by the time they finish the assignment, they are surprised at how many they were actually able to come up with.  So challenge yourself with this exercise and see how you feel afterward.

9.     Use time effectively. Time is the one thing you can’t get back. Whether you’re a billionaire or the average Joe, everyone has 24 hours to navigate each day. The most successful people use that time more effectively. Whether working or having fun, try to make your hours as productive as possible. This doesn’t mean you have to be “busy” every moment. Using time wisely can also mean “not doing” in order to regain clarity and balance.

 

10.  Exercise each day. Exercise is great for your health, both physical and mental. It’s a great time to think and unwind. Try to squeeze in at least 30 minutes of physical activity each day. You’ll benefit in many ways. I recommend doing something you enjoy. This will make it more likely that you will actually do the exercise. For example, if you can’t stand running, don’t work out by running on the treadmill. Maybe take up dance or hula hooping, or play racquetball, etc.

 

It can be that easy to feel better and accomplish more. Enhance your daily rituals, and you’ll enhance your life. Small changes can bring big results over time. Develop habits that guarantee a better mood and greater success. You don’t have to incorporate all these changes at once. Make one new goal each month or every couple of months. A year from now, you will see drastic improvements. A better you is just one small step away, so start today!!

 

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As always, stay blessed and live your life Enthusiastically!!