Humans are creatures of habit, and even the best of us have tendencies that don’t make our lives more productive or happy. Fortunately, help is on the way. Recently, men and women converged in an online discussion to reveal countless good habits that will improve their lives. So today’s your lucky day if you’ve been looking for ways to improve your day-to-day life!
Procrastination is the enemy of us all – and it’s one of the easiest traps to fall into. “If you have to do something, especially if it’s unpleasant or scary, do it right away or schedule it ASAP,” advises one woman.
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How many of us wake up in the morning but lie in bed mindlessly, scrolling through our phones for nearly an hour? (I bet it’s most people who’re reading this!) Think of all the time we collectively waste by laying in bed after waking up — time is a commodity, and eventually, it will run out. So don’t waste a second of a beautiful day by staying in bed longer than you must.
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Countless beverage options are available, and many people confess to only drinking water, citing its positive effect on their mindset. It’s wise to eliminate sugar from your diet, so that means saying goodbye to sports drinks, processed juices, and soft drinks. Water gives you everything you need!
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One of the worst habits people confess to having is being attached to their phones from the moment they wake up until they sleep. So you have to break yourself out of this vicious cycle. “No phone for the first hour and generally no media consumption until lunch,” says one man.
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It’s baffling how many people don’t exercise regularly. The benefits are near-endless: Muscle gain, weight loss, heart health, vascular health, the rush of dopamine, and more. While no one grows up enjoying sweating on a treadmill, if you get into a habit of it, your life will change for the better!