Productivity10th NovemberBy Jason Daly
We all want the best for ourselves, don’t we? And we are prepared to work towards that goal and to make use of positive habits to get there as quickly as we can.
When it comes to developing good habits, it’s often the small things that make the biggest difference. This is especially true when it comes to developing good habits that can lead to better health and success.
One of the best ways to develop good habits is to start with small, manageable goals. This is where micro habits come in.
Micro-habits are small, manageable changes that we can make to our daily routines. They’re easy to stick to because they don’t require a lot of effort or willpower. And they’re effective because they compound over time, leading to big changes down the road.
When it comes to making lasting change, small steps often prove to be more effective than big leaps. This is the premise behind micro habits—those tiny changes that you can make in your daily routine that can lead to major improvements over time.
While there are countless micro habits that you can adopt to improve your life, here are five benefits that you may experience from making even the smallest changes:
It’s no secret that productivity is key to success in any area of life. Whether you’re trying to advance your career, improve your finances, or simply get more out of your day-to-day, increasing your productivity is a great way to make it happen.
One of the best things about micro habits is that they can help you to be more productive without requiring a lot of extra effort. For example, if you’re trying to be more productive at work, something as simple as setting a daily goal or taking a few minutes to plan your day before you start can make a big difference.
If you’re feeling unproductive, there are a few things you can do to turn things around.
First, take a step back and assess what’s really important. What are your goals? What do you need to do to achieve those goals? Once you have a clear understanding of what’s important, you can focus your energy on those things and let go of the rest.
Second, simplify your process. If you’re trying to do too many things at once, you’re likely to get overwhelmed and end up not getting anything done. Break down your goals into smaller, more manageable pieces and focus on one thing at a time.
Finally, make sure you’re taking care of yourself. If you’re exhausted, you’re not going to be very productive. Make sure you’re getting enough sleep, eating healthy, and taking breaks when you need them. When you’re taking care of yourself, you’ll be able to focus more and be more productive.
It’s no secret that being healthy requires effort and dedication. Everyone knows that eating right and exercising are important, but sometimes it’s hard to stick to a healthy lifestyle
Well, another major benefit of micro habits is that they can lead to better health. This is because when you make small changes to your daily routine, such as eating a healthier breakfast or going for a short walk every day, you’re more likely to stick with it than if you try to make a major lifestyle change all at once.
Over time, these healthy micro habits can add up to big improvements in your overall health, including reducing your risk of chronic diseases like heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.
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It’s a simple fact of life: happy people are more successful. They’re more productive, more engaged, and more likely to achieve their goals.
And while it’s easy to see how happiness can lead to success, it’s often less clear how to actually become a happier person.
And guess what? In addition to improving your physical health, micro habits can also lead to better mental health. This is because when you make positive changes in your life, no matter how small, you’re likely to feel happier and more fulfilled.
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If you’re trying to be happier, doing things like expressing gratitude, practicing meditation, or setting aside time for leisure activities can make a big difference.
Spending time with loved ones is another great way to improve your happiness. Whether it’s catching up with a friend, spending time with family, or simply spending time with your partner, close relationships are essential for happiness.
In fact, studies have shown that social relationships are just as important for happiness as financial security. So make sure to nurture your relationships and make time for the people you care about.
It’s no secret that the vast majority of us have way too much on our plates and not enough time to do everything we need to do. We’re constantly bombarded with new tasks and responsibilities, and it can be tough to find time for anything else. But what if I told you that you could have more free time?
Well, one of the best things about micro habits is that they can help you to save time in the long run. This is because when you make small changes that save you time each day, such as planning your meals in advance or batch cooking, you’ll find that you have more free time in the long run.
In addition, micro habits can help you to avoid time-wasting activities, such as watching too much television or spending too much time on social media.
When it comes to achieving your goals, it’s important to keep a few things in mind. First, you need to have a clear and concise goal in mind. Second, you need to be realistic about what you can achieve and how long it will take you to achieve it. Finally, you need to have a plan and stick to it. And this is where micro habits come in, because…
Last but not least, micro habits can help you to be more successful in achieving your goals. This is because when you make small changes that help you to move closer to your goals, such as writing down your goals and planning your steps to achieve them, you’re more likely to achieve them than if you don’t take any action at all.
In addition, micro habits can help to keep you motivated and on track, even when you’re faced with setbacks.
Making even the smallest changes in your life can lead to big benefits in the long run. So, if you’re looking to improve your productivity, health, happiness, or success, consider adopting some micro habits into your daily routine.
If you’re looking for ways to improve your life and well-being, consider implementing micro habits. Micro habits are small, manageable changes that can have a big impact over time. They’re easy to stick to and can be tailored to your unique needs and goals.
Some potential benefits of micro habits include improved mental and physical health, increased productivity, enhanced self-esteem, more free time, and the ability to reach your goals. So, what are you waiting for? Give micro habits a try today!
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Mindset3rd NovemberBy Jason Daly
Success leaves clues. If you look at some of the world’s most successful people, you’ll notice that they all share a few characteristics. It doesn’t matter what field they’re in or where they started… they all adhere to the five success principles listed below.
If you want to create your own business or grow your current one, you should follow the principles outlined below.
“Plans are nothing,” stated Dwight D. Eisenhower, the 34th President of the United States. “Preparation is everything.”
He implies that you must lay out your goals and the path you will take to achieve them.
What are your plans? What resources do you require?
You must plan everything. Life, on the other hand, has a habit of tossing us curve balls.
You can’t foretell what is going happen, so you may have to change your plans… BUT… before you go into fight, you must have a strategy.
And, yes, reaching your objectives will be a challenge. So make sure you have a good plan in place and make changes as needed.
“You can have whatever you want in life if you simply help other people obtain what they want,” Zig Ziglar once stated.
This is particularly true in business, where you must sell something in order to turn a profit. If your items solve a problem meet a need, or satisfy a demand, you can bet you’ll sell a lot of them and make a lot of money.
It all starts with thinking about other people. You’ll have a profitable business if you help people (and charge them for it).
The most successful people are always willing to go the additional mile. They work more, train longer, and are continuously striving to surpass expectations. They understand the formula for success.
“Don’t wish it were easy,” motivational expert Jim Rohn once advised. “Wish you were better.”
And that is exactly what the best of the best do. They are constantly striving to improve.
If you want to be successful in life, you must concentrate on what is important. Your energy follows your focus, and you only have a certain amount of energy each day. Individuals with exceptional performance are usually extremely focused.
They are rarely couch potatoes that spend all day watching TV. You won’t find them wasting time Tweeting or screaming on Facebook. They have more important tasks to complete.
If you want to become successful, you must concentrate on actions that will lead to success. It’s really that simple.
People that are successful hold themselves responsible for all they do. They believe they are solely accountable for their own lives… and they will not cede control of their destiny to the government or anyone else.
A sense of entitlement is the last thing you’ll find in most great achievers. They understand that the world doesn’t owe them anything. So they attack their goals with a desire and drive that millions of people lack because they expect success to be delivered to them on a silver platter.
The five principles listed above are only the tip of the iceberg, but they’re as good a place to start as any. Learn the fundamentals and gradually enhance both your life and business by eradicating procrastination, adopting healthier habits, and setting even larger goals.
“Achievers – whether in business, sports, or the arts — are committed to continual improvement.”
– Jack Canfield
Grit is a character trait that reveals itself when one is faced with challenges, obstacles, etc. and he/she perseveres with steely resolve. It’s almost a stoic type of heroism that keeps you going despite all odds.
Grit is what you see in a Rocky movie when he keeps standing up despite getting beaten and knocked down repeatedly.
When Greg Louganis hit his head on the springboard during the 1988 Olympics diving preliminary rounds and injured himself, he did not quit. Instead, he pressed on and won the Olympic gold. This is grit.
In order to succeed in business, you’ll need grit. Anyone can decide on a goal. Anyone can come up with an idea or start a project. But to go from conception to completion will require grit.
The good news is that grit can be developed. While some people are naturally born with such a trait, most of us can learn how to stay true to ourselves and fight for what we want.
Like they say, “When the going gets tough, the tough get going.”
Here are a few ways to muster up that grit…
If you hate starting over, then you should not quit. When the situation you’re in seems to be wearing you down, it’s important to know why you started.
In business, there will be times when sales may slow down to a crawl. Or maybe a marketing campaign does not work. Or you took a financial hit because you misjudged a situation.
All these setbacks are merely set ups for a comeback. But if you let these situations get the better of you and quit, that will be the end of it. You won’t progress further and your goals will never materialize.
So, spend time rewriting your goals and know why you’re doing what you’re doing and you’ll develop the grit to persevere.
Grit is like a muscle. The more you train it, the stronger it gets. The more obstacles and struggle you overcome, the more grit you’ll have.
You’ll have more confidence that arises from the knowledge that you’ve overcome previous difficulties and will have no problems steamrolling over the current obstacles in your way.
Set bigger goals. Take on more daunting challenges. The more adversity you overcome the more determined you’ll become. The toughest steel is forged in the hottest fires.
When you’re on a quest to achieve a goal, there will be a plethora of tasks you’ll need to complete. You’ll often find that you tend to want to shirk the most important tasks.
This is your mind trying to protect you from ‘hard work’. It’s a form of self-preservation. This is why millions of people procrastinate and don’t do what they need to. Their minds don’t want them to be outside the comfort zone.
Make it a point to complete your most important tasks of the day first. By stepping outside your comfort zone on a daily basis, you’ll develop a stronger resolve and more grit.
After a certain point, you’ll have more self-discipline and will be unstoppable.
Kaizen is a Japanese practice of continuously seeking improvements regardless of how small the improvement is. It could be a 0.1% improvement daily, but that’s fine too. It’ll all add up over time.
You’ll be raising your standards and asking more of yourself. You’re ‘sharpening your sword’ daily. A few months from now, these daily improvements will transform your life for the better.
Finally, grit might mean just NOT quitting no matter how tough it gets. There may be times when success in business may come down to you withstanding the constant onslaught of obstacles that life throws at you.
When you can’t withstand and you’re tired of fighting, then just stand. Sometimes doing nothing and just staying calm is all you need to do – instead of quitting.
When you collect yourself, you can summon the courage and fortitude to keep going. That’s what grit is all about.
Just take one step after another gingerly no matter how steep or precarious the slope may be. Progress may be slow… but it’s still progress. That’s how you do it.
“True grit is making a decision and standing by it, doing what must be done. No moral man can have peace of mind if he leaves undone what he knows he should have done.” – John Wayne
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Every single decisions matters. Every choice you have made in your life has led you to the point you’re at now.
And when I say that you are probably thinking of all those big choices you made. The choice to go into a certain career for instance, the choice to move to a certain part of town and the choice to marry a certain person. Change any of those pivotal moments and everything would be different.
And when you choose to ignore the nagging voice inside that is telling you: there’s more to life than this.
It’s scary stuff because it means that no moment in your life is inconsequential. But it’s also incredibly liberating – right now, you have a million choices open to you and you can take any of them. But how to know what to do?
If there’s anything you’re unhappy with in your life, then chances are that you got there by making certain choices and decisions. These are your failures, and you are now bearing those scars in your daily life.
Many of us will accept our lot in life and accept these mistakes and thus continue to live a life less satisfying.
But what if we change this approach? What if instead, we take those things we’re unhappy with and we vow to learn from them – to not make those mistakes again.
Did you get to the point of being unhappy in your work by not speaking up and going after a raise? By not looking for work elsewhere? By not taking the chance to go after your dream?
Don’t feel bad about these mistakes – just recognize them for what they are. And knowing that, use the opportunity to head out there and really make a difference – to embrace the life that you want.
Next time the opportunity comes up – take it. And don’t fail to speak up: start telling people what you want. Want to fix your finances? Come up with a budget and stick to it.
It’s not too late, if you are able to learn from those mistakes!
We have all heard of setting goals to get ahead in life; it is espoused by pretty much every self-help or personal development guru out there.
And goals are important as they act as a destination that you are working towards. If you don’t do that, you can wander through life aimlessly and wonder why you haven’t achieved anything!
So, with that being said, what is your goal in life?
For some it is to get into shape. For some it is to get rich. For others, it is to see the world.
Now what is your daily goal?
This is a very different concept but actually the daily goal is far more important than the overarching goal – at least if you really want to achieve the things that you’re dreaming of. And why is that?
Goals are often too vague
The big issue is that for many of us, our goals are much too broad and much too vague. Even if you have a ‘specific target’ like losing 5 stone in a year, this is still much too broad and vague.
Losing that amount of weight is not entirely within your control. There’s lots you can do to increase or decrease your chances of success and of course you’re mostly responsible… but there are other factors at play here too like your health and like your metabolism.
What’s more, is that having a goal that is that far away can actually make it all too easy to cheat. You know you have a year to lose the weight, so what does it matter if you eat a bit of cake today?
And it makes it easy to get disheartened too – when you get 6 months in and realize that you’re actually heavier than you were before.
Daily goals fix all that
But daily goals fix all that. Start with a vision – a very abstract vision of what you want – and then break that down into the smallest possible steps that you can execute every day or every week.
In the case of losing weight, your goal might be to eat no more than 1,800 calories a day, or to go for at least a 10-minute run every day. That’s a small goal but it’s perfect for sticking to because it is completely within your control.
If you don’t manage to run just that little bit, then you only have yourself to blame. There are no excuses to be made – it’s pass or fail. But at least tomorrow you can try again.
Focussing on the small, achievable goal directly in front of you is a great way to get to your destination. They also serve as milestones, and you can look back during your journey to see how far you have come and this can be especially helpful if you are struggling for motivation.
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And the same goes for every other type of objective too. The best way to earn money is to build a business a little every day. And the best way to write a novel, is to write a page every night!
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Are you ready to start getting more out of your life and to start getting the results you want? For many of us, success is a very slow process and one that involves a huge amount of work and effort.
For others, it all seems to come very naturally. We all know those people, the ones who seem to have the Midas touch – who seem to strike lucky no matter what they do. What’s their secret?
It’s making that cognitive shift that will help you to start making the progress you want to see in your life and moving away from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset. And here are five of the biggest ways that changing your outlook can change your fortunes…
Problems Become Challenges
A success mindset turns problems into challenges.
It means that you stop seeing setbacks as the end of the world and start seeing them as new opportunities to kick ass and take names!
When you take this approach, nothing can stand in your way!
And Failures Become Learning Experiences
You might have this idea in your head that highly successful people can never put a foot wrong or make a mistake. That’s far from the truth though.
They see it as a chance to try again – now with new information!
You Feel Amazing
When you genuinely believe you can do anything, it doesn’t just affect the way you walk around the office and conduct yourself in business.
It changes the way that you present yourself and feel about yourself. In short, you feel awesome.
You Become Instantly More Attractive
What is the secret to attractiveness in both genders? You guessed it: confidence!
People who are confident tend to be more charismatic and positive, so others will naturally tend to gravitate towards them.
You Finally Start Getting What You Want
Finally, when you adopt an open mindset for success and everything that comes with that, you’ll finally start to get what you want.
When you have a clear goal and mission, anything becomes possible. It’s just a matter of time.
‘Create a success mindset’ they say.
‘Just go after the things you want in life’ they say!
‘Take risks’ they say…
Some people seem to be able to rewire their mind with ease, but for others it can be a real struggle to change the way they think from negative to positive.
Here are the top five challenges of creating a success mindset:
You Don’t Know What You Want
This is a surprisingly common issue and one that rarely gets brought up.
How can you go after what makes you happy if you don’t really know what that is? How can you find a goal and stick to it when you fear commitment?
Clarity is key to changing the way you think; once you know what you want, you can put your efforts into achieving it, but it you aren’t really sure about what you want, you will make excuses to procrastinate, and you’ll never make any progress.
Having Weird Aims
Or what if you know what you want in life, but your aims are just too weird or unattainable? What if you don’t want to start a business, travel or start a family. What if you want to be an acrobat? And you’re 60?
What if everyone will laugh at you?
I’m not saying that you should restrict yourself, but you need to be realistic.
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Being Conflicted
Or how about being torn between travelling and settling down with the person you love?
What if your heart is genuinely pulling you in two different directions?
What if going after your dream, means saying goodbye to people you love, or turning your back on the things that made you who you are?
This is where clarity can help, but ultimately you need to decide what is most important to yourself.
Being Honest With Yourself
We are prideful creatures, and our very psychology is wired in such a way as to protect our fragile egos. We don’t want to admit to our failures, and we don’t want to feel like we’re going backward.
And it’s even more difficult to blame the person in the mirror, but the responsibility for your own path in life is ultimately yours!
Responsibility to Others
It’s easy to say that you should take a leap and apologise later but what if people are really relying on you to be mature and stable?
What if your goal is to go travelling but your wife just got pregnant? Yes, there are ways around this too – you can explain how important this is to you and convince her to come with you.
But it won’t always work. And at the end of the day, you’re always going to be giving your child a less stable home.
There are answers to all these problems of course – but just know that the path isn’t as simple as some would have you believe!
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It seems counterintuitive to state that you could be more efficient by wasting time. But, the truth is, when you allow yourself some flexibility in the process, you have the potential to make efficiency happen.
The phrase wasting time is actually a misnomer in this case. What you are doing is setting aside some time to be creative or to get some exercise, etc. It could even be a time that lets you clear your head by taking a walk or sitting in a room by yourself to get away from the grind.
People make proclamations that they are too busy to waste time in the manner specified. But, that could be a huge mistake. When you set aside that time to do something out of the ordinary or spontaneous, you often discover ways to do your main tasks better.
For instance, suppose you went to the gym during your lunch hour, and you took a class. In the class is someone who is involved in the same kind of business you are in but works for a different company.
You both get to talking and become friends. Then, you exchange ideas and in the process discover information that you incorporate into your work.
This exchange may not have happened in your workspace. Sometimes, it takes outside entities to get our creative juices flowing. Therefore it’s always a good idea to look for different ways to accomplish the same tasks or talk to people you wouldn’t normally talk to on a routine basis.
You will need to make sure this time-wasting process if it can be called that, is limited to a small percentage of your day or your to-do list. You still need to get your work done.
But, there is a reason why companies don’t harp onto their employees when they take some time to socialize in the coffee room, etc. Even within different departments, you can expand your knowledge base, and that is good for the company as a whole.
Some people will go overboard with this and end up being late on their deadlines. Avoid this at all costs. Set goals for the day that give you a certain amount of time for yourself after completing a large portion of your daily routine.
When you learn how to be more efficient, you get more work done, and you tend to do it better, all things being equal. This makes your boss happy which means you won’t get in trouble for not getting your work complete. You may be given more responsibilities as a result, but as long as you maintain your efficiency, you should be able to add those to your workload.
Efficiency also means getting others to help you out. As you prove your effectiveness and your responsibilities increase, you should be able to get support for having others pitch in.
When you get support from your boss, it will be more difficult for your colleagues to resist your authority. Besides, when you show them how to be more efficient, it will get them on board. They will likely ask others for help when that happens.
This increase in efficiency is going to mean more work gets done, but it will take less time. You will constantly look for ways to do things better, whether it be via automation, or use delegation, etc.
Since you are getting more done with less, your stress levels will decrease, and you will be happier at work.
This can get to the point of adding to your stress levels if they don’t support you. For instance, if they discourage you from delegating these new responsibilities, or they don’t give you the tools you need, this will overwhelm you and add to your stress. If talking it out with your manager won’t help, it may be time to look elsewhere.
The good news is your increased skills in being efficient will help you land a new job quicker.
When you learn how to be more efficient, you have greater control of your workload. Most people find they actually free up time when this happens due to economies of scale.
This free time gives you breathing room, and you won’t be so flustered all the time. You won’t be scrambling to get your work done by the deadlines.
Efficient people tend to have more opportunities available to them, in their current employment situations as well as outside the organization. They will always be in more demand. The great part about this is it won’t add to their stress levels.
One of the reasons people hate going to the gym is because they have to spend hours there to get any benefits. But, there are ways to make your workouts more efficient, which means you won’t have to spend as much time at the gym.
Do some of your exercises at home. If you have some dumbbells lying around, keep them in your family room or whatever room you spend most of your time. While watching television, stand up and use the dumbbells for one set. Do this on commercial breaks.
You can also do a set of sit-ups while watching television or whatever you do in your spare time. If you can get several sets in while you are home, you will have less to do at the gym. By staggering these exercises, you will be more inclined to do them.
Consider using the services of a personal trainer. These people go through a certification which means they learn the best exercises to do in the shortest time possible.
They will also show you how to do them right and correct you when you are not. The downside to this is they tend to be expensive and require you to work with them on a weekly basis.
It’s probably a good idea to keep the number of people you work with small. The larger a group is, the more they become distracted with talking too much, etc. This can still happen when you work with one person. If it does, you can try to choose someone else as your workout partner.
Another way to make your workouts more efficient is to come up with an actual plan for your workout. You could choose to hire a personal trainer just to come up with your plan and then do the workouts on your own.
But, there is also plenty of information on the internet that can help you structure your own plan. Try out different plans you may find and write them down. Make sure you are consistent in working your plan and have a way to measure your success.
Make sure that you factor in your diet when you are working out. Many people believe they can eat whatever they want since they are working out. This is false, and you will not get as much out of your workout when you do this.
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