6 Habits to Avoid For a Fruitful Life
Good habits serve as the building blocks for personal growth and success. By cultivating positive routines and behaviors, we can make significant strides towards achieving our goals and living a fulfilling life. In this blog post, we will explore practical strategies and actionable steps to help you to find sustainable, productive ways to reach your very own version 2.0.
Hitting Snooze
Tempting as it is, hitting the snooze button is actually detrimental to your productivity. It interrupts your sleep cycle instead of extending it, and those few extra minutes are almost always the opposite of restful. Choose instead, to wake up at the same time every day. You will feel less groggy throughout the day and your internal clock will thank you.
Multitasking
There’s temporary satisfaction in knowing you can do a number of things together. However, if quality of work done matters more to you than quantity, it’s important to know that multitasking is actually slowing you down. As the mind switches between multiple tasks, it gets stressed, and loses productivity. To get more done, block off some time for each task and do only that for the stipulated time.
Procrastination
Putting things off until the last minute for some cheap thrills? We’ve all been on this boat. However, you may have noticed that the longer you wait, the more daunting the task starts to look. Break mammoth tasks into short jobs and tackle them one by one. Set a timer and challenge yourself to short goals. The instant gratification will buoy you up for the next task.
Saying “yes” to everything
Everyone loves a helpful person but there is a thin line between being nice and being a pushover. Trying to be there for everyone can take off a good chunk of your time. Listen to your heart and body before answering in the affirmative. Is your heart in it? If it doesn’t excite you, it will almost always burn you out. Is your body ready for it? If you’re being pulled into something when you’re exhausted, it will probably make you resentful towards the person you are trying to help.
Not prioritising self-care
Your mind and body carry you through the path of success you chart for yourself. Being motivated is great but not at the expense of physical and mental health. Self-care and success are closely related, as a robust body and sprightly mind can help you deal with stress better and help you stay focused. So, take yourself out for a coffee once in a while, and languish in bed with a good book from time to time. You are only replenishing your energy reserve.
Validation, comparison, and the fear of failure
The only person you should seek to please is yourself. Looking for validation anywhere else can make you lose sign of your own worth. Along the same lines, it is also important to stop comparing yourself to others. Everyone has their unique growth trajectory and people rarely post their failures on social media. Finally, as Edison said, you never fail, you only find so many ways that don’t work. Sometimes, it is okay to trust your instincts and take the leap of faith — at best, there is success, and if nothing else, you will at least get a lesson out of it.
Conclusion
Cultivating good habits is a powerful way to transform your life. By starting small, setting clear goals, establishing routines, building accountability, tracking progress, overcoming obstacles, and practicing self-compassion, you can develop positive habits that propel you towards success. Remember, it’s the consistency and dedication to these habits that will yield long-lasting positive change. Embrace the journey and embrace the power of good habits to shape your life for the better.
READ ALSO;
-
-
2 weeks
Tagged Childcare, Habits, LIFE PRINCIPLES, lifestyle, Parenthood