We are a sum total of our habits! Some of them hold us back from reaching our potential.
A thread on 8 such habits and solutions to them๐งต
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A thread on 8 such habits and solutions to them๐งต
Don't forget to bookmark this for future reference.
Habit #1: Constantly checking our phone
Our phones offer a tempting escape from tasks we rather not do, but at the cost of our focus and time.
The Social Dilemma documentary suggests our phones hijack our brains, but we can take control!
Our phones offer a tempting escape from tasks we rather not do, but at the cost of our focus and time.
The Social Dilemma documentary suggests our phones hijack our brains, but we can take control!
๐ Try this: When tempted to check your phone, close your eyes, take a breath, and tell yourself to wait 10 minutes.
Break the cycle of distraction!
Break the cycle of distraction!
Habit #2: Procrastination
We all know that putting things off leads to stress and self-discontent. But did you know that it's not a personality trait but an emotion-regulation problem?
You can learn to manage your emotions better! Try identifying them and writing them down
We all know that putting things off leads to stress and self-discontent. But did you know that it's not a personality trait but an emotion-regulation problem?
You can learn to manage your emotions better! Try identifying them and writing them down
๐ To beat procrastination, schedule tasks and stick to your agenda.
You'll feel better for completing tasks instead of prolonging the discomfort.
You'll feel better for completing tasks instead of prolonging the discomfort.
Habit #3: Comparing yourself to others
Envy and inadequacy are common when we see others' highlight reels on social media. This FOMO can drive us to distraction and keep us from appreciating our own lives.
Envy and inadequacy are common when we see others' highlight reels on social media. This FOMO can drive us to distraction and keep us from appreciating our own lives.
๐ Focus on intrinsic motivationโdoing something for its own sake.
Shift your attention from others' successes and approval to your own actions and growth. Embrace your unique path and find satisfaction in it!
Shift your attention from others' successes and approval to your own actions and growth. Embrace your unique path and find satisfaction in it!
Habit #4: Focusing on the negatives.
๐ We have a negativity bias, making negative events more prominent in our minds. While this helps us learn, dwelling on negativity can lead to a negative mindset.
๐ We have a negativity bias, making negative events more prominent in our minds. While this helps us learn, dwelling on negativity can lead to a negative mindset.
To counteract negativity, practice introspection and self-awareness.
๐ Understand and process your thoughts and feelings, leading to valuable insights. This helps you control your emotions, reduce stress, and improve well-being.
๐ Understand and process your thoughts and feelings, leading to valuable insights. This helps you control your emotions, reduce stress, and improve well-being.
Habit #5: Not setting boundaries.
๐ Without clear boundaries for work, friends, and family, we risk burnout and feeling drained.
๐ Define your values within your life domains, and give time to activities accordingly.
๐ Without clear boundaries for work, friends, and family, we risk burnout and feeling drained.
๐ Define your values within your life domains, and give time to activities accordingly.
Timeboxing means allocating specific time to activities. It is very effective technique as compared to just making a to-do list.
๐A timeboxed calendar helps visualize your days and forces you to be realistic with your time.
๐ Allocate time for family, work and self.
๐A timeboxed calendar helps visualize your days and forces you to be realistic with your time.
๐ Allocate time for family, work and self.
Habit #6: Neglecting self-care.
๐Ignoring our physical and mental health can lead to burnout.
๐Exercise, sleep, eat well, and engage in hobbies to invest in yourself, improving your relationships and work quality.
๐Ignoring our physical and mental health can lead to burnout.
๐Exercise, sleep, eat well, and engage in hobbies to invest in yourself, improving your relationships and work quality.
Habit #7: Overcommitting.
๐ Saying "yes" to every request can leave you feeling overwhelmed and stressed. Instead, learn to prioritize and set realistic expectations for yourself.
๐ Embrace the power of "no" to maintain balance and protect your well-being.
๐ Saying "yes" to every request can leave you feeling overwhelmed and stressed. Instead, learn to prioritize and set realistic expectations for yourself.
๐ Embrace the power of "no" to maintain balance and protect your well-being.
Habit #8: Ignoring personal growth.
Stagnation can make us feel trapped and unhappy. Dedicate time to self-improvement, learning new skills, mindfulness or exploring new interests. Keep growing, evolving, and challenging yourself for a more fulfilling life!
Stagnation can make us feel trapped and unhappy. Dedicate time to self-improvement, learning new skills, mindfulness or exploring new interests. Keep growing, evolving, and challenging yourself for a more fulfilling life!
Don't let these habits make you miserable! By addressing them, you can improve your productivity, focus, and overall happiness. Time to kick out those irritating habits!
Hope this helps you in your journey
Hope this helps you in your journey
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