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.
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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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