How to get a better lifestyle?

Improving your life doesn't have to be about making one big gesture. Instead, it's something you can constantly work on and it typically comes down to the small things you do every day.

I understand that no one has all the time in the world to think about self-improvement and personal development when there's work and family and bills to pay, so let's start with just 30 mins a week.

  1. "Achieve mindfulness" I'm sure you're so sick of hearing that you should "totally try meditation"  especially from your yoga-crazed mother. But mindfulness is a lot more realistic to achieve that the kind of meditation you hear about because it doesn't require years of practice and yoga mat. And, it only take 30 minutes sitting right at your desk.
  2. "Develop a consistent morning routine" Saving yourself time in the morning, is "breaking down every task into small steps, then scheduling everything by starting from the end of  the day and working backward". This means youknow exactly What activity you'll do when from the moment you wake up.
  3. " Try reading for a set amount of time each day" If you read for 30 minutes every day, that's 3.5 hours a week, which is enough to finish a book every two to four weeks. Depending on what you choose to read, that's 12 to 24 books completed in a year.
  4. "Trying to go to the bed and get up at similar each day" Recovering insomniac here! Ensuring consistency in your sleep/rise times is one of the most important parts of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBTI). It makes waaaaay more of a difference than you'd first think.
  5. "Get into the habit of writing in a journal daily" It is cliché but it works. I used to do it, but when I felt like my life was on track I just stopped. It led to me falling into a lot of bad habits and being able to convince myself I was fine. Keeping a journal has a way of keeping you honest with yourself — you aren't writing for anyone else. You aren't trying to present your best self. You can just work through your thoughts honestly and openly. You can reflect in a way that you otherwise wouldn't. You can just let it all out without worrying what that exposure and vulnerability will mean. It really helps. I'd recommend this to everyone, especially people with anxiety.
  6. "Try to say sorry and thank you in right situation" I used to (and still do) have a problem with over-apologizing in basically every situation even when a serious apology isn't needed. When you get into this kind of habit, it may seem reactive to just apologize for everything you do to try to please other people. It can affect your confidence and also degrade the way other people view you because you become the person who's sorry for everything.

    So, I've tried to consciously use 'thank you' to change that. Every time I get into a situation or catch myself about to say I'm sorry for something (that really doesn't warrant a heartfelt apology), I look for a reason to say thank you instead. Running late for work? Say 'thanks for your patience' instead of 'sorry I'm late.' Not only does this keep you from looking like a sad sack for apologizing all the time, it actually shifts focus onto the person you're apologizing to.

THANKS FOR READING. LOVE YOU GUYS.

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