After binge watching some videos by Pick Up Limes on Youtube, you will find in this article the summary of habits that I have learned out of this activity. Note that you should only introduce one new habit at a time & that every new habit needs 21 days to be fully formulated.
Be Proactive
Focus on the things that you can control
Prioritize your tasks by importance & urgency
Use downtime (commuting time or cleaning time) wisely
Read books
Know when you are the most productive (morning or evening)
Plan your time early enough
Schedule your breaks to sharpen yourself
Take some time during the morning to visualize your day
Focus on one task at a time
Take it easy and no need to rush
Meditate with the 5-4-3-2-1 beginner technique to be present
Say to yourself 5 things that you can see
Say to yourself 4 things that you can feel
Say to yourself 3 things that you can hear
Say to yourself 2 things that you can smell
Say to yourself 1 thing that you can taste
Meditate a little bit more (labeling = name it only)
Find a comfortable position
Close your eyes
Find calmness
Tune into the sensations & observe via labeling it
Keep attention to your breathing rhythm into your belly
Observe the thoughts via labeling it till it pass
Screens off to be present after breakfast
Hydrate by drinking a lot of water and tea
Have a nutritionist breakfast to boost your energy
Fruits
Vegetables
Nuts
Grains
Vegetable based milk
Check-in with yourself through answering a set of questions
What am I thinking?
How am I emotionally feeling? Why?
How am I feeling physically?
What are my 2 intentions for today?
What are the 2 things I am grateful for?
What is the 1 thing that will increase my happiness?
Prepare your snacks
Fruits
Dried fruits
Healthy crackers
Clear your surfaces from clutter
Fresh air & body love by exercising
It is good to introduce good new habits to your life every now & then.
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