The power of Self-Discipline and why you should have it

Self-Confidence is one of the most important qualities that you can possess in life.

It’s essential for achieving success in any area of your life, from career to relationships and all the other core areas.

Unfortunately, many people lack the confidence needed to reach their goals. Fortunately, with the right knowledge and strategies, anyone can learn to build self-confidence and unleash their true potential.

Including you. 🙂

Here are seven tips for building self-confidence.

Building Self-Confidence

Self-confidence is a quality that everyone should strive for. It’s the key to unlocking your true potential and achieving success in life.

Unfortunately, many people struggle with low self-esteem, which can significantly impact their ability to reach their goals and navigate everyday life. 😔

Low self-confidence can lead to unhealthy habits, negative thinking, and missed opportunities.

Fortunately, with the right strategies and knowledge, anyone can learn to build self-confidence and reach their full potential.

Self-confidence is the belief in oneself and one’s abilities. It is the feeling of trust and security that comes from knowing that you are capable of achieving what you set out to do. 😄

People with high levels of self-confidence feel more empowered to take risks and make decisions even when it frightens them.

They also tend to be more successful in their endeavors and feel happier overall.

On the other hand, low self-confidence can lead to feelings of insecurity, fear, and doubt. 🙃

When someone has low self-confidence, they may feel as if they are not good enough or that they don’t measure up to others. This can lead to feelings of inadequacy and even depression.

Understand Your True Potential

The first step to building self-confidence is to understand your true potential.

Many people limit themselves because they don’t realise their potential. Sometimes it’s internal factors, external or both that can influence what you believe about yourself. 🤔

It’s important to understand that you have the capacity to achieve anything you set your mind to. If you remind yourself of that every time you want to try something new or come out of your comfort zone you’d be amazed at what you can achieve. 😊

Once you understand your own potential, you’ll be able to set achievable goals and take steps to reach them. This will give you the confidence you need to move forward toward your dreams.

Benefits of having high self-confidence

Having high self-confidence can provide numerous benefits. It can improve your physical and mental health, increase your productivity, and help you develop healthier relationships. 🙂

It can also help you stay inspired and focused on achieving your goals.

With high levels of self-confidence, you are more likely to take risks, try new things, and follow your dreams. 💭

You won’t be afraid to put yourself out there and take on new challenges. You will also be less likely to be affected by the opinions of others and more likely to trust in yourself and your own decisions.

Sounds like an ideal life to me! 🤷‍♀️

Develop a Positive Mindset

Once you understand your true potential, it’s time to develop a positive mindset.

Negative thinking can lead to low self-confidence and stop you from living a life that you deserve. Instead of focusing on the things you can’t do, focus on the things you can do. Especially things that you do very well. 😅

A positive mindset will give you the confidence to take risks and try new things.

Practice Self-Compassion

Self-compassion is an essential part of building self-confidence. Many people are too hard on themselves, which can lead to low self-esteem and a lack of confidence. 🙁

It’s important to recognise that mistakes are part of the learning process and to be kind to yourself and not obsess over things you can’t control.

Instead of focusing on your shortcomings, focus on your strengths and acknowledge your successes. This will give you the confidence you need to keep moving forward. ➡️

Develop Healthy Habits

The next step to building self-confidence is to develop healthy habits.

Healthy habits can help you stay disciplined, focused, motivated, and productive which are all essential for reaching your goals.

Developing healthy habits like exercise, healthy eating, getting 7-9 hours of sleep and keeping up with good hygiene can help you feel better both physically and mentally. 🧠

This will give you the energy and confidence to take on any challenge.

Instead of blaming others or making excuses, acknowledge your mistakes and take responsibility for them. This will help you learn from your mistakes and make improvements in the future.

When you take responsibility for your actions, you are also more likely to follow through on things. You will be more likely to stick with a task until it is completed, rather than giving up when things get tough.

This will help you build self-confidence and trust in yourself. Because you’re telling yourself that no matter what happens, I’m going to go after what I want. 😌

One of the best ways to boost your self-confidence is to set realistic goals for yourself. Make sure that your goals are achievable so that you can see progress and feel a sense of accomplishment.

You can also break down large projects into smaller, manageable tasks so that you don’t become overwhelmed. 🤯

The key is to stay focused. Visualise your goals and remind yourself why you are working towards them. Whenever you feel discouraged, take a few moments to reflect on how far you have come and how much you have accomplished.

Challenge Yourself

In order to build self-confidence, it’s important to challenge yourself by pushing your boundaries. 👀

Don’t be afraid to take risks and try new things. This will help you grow and develop as a person. It will also give you a sense of accomplishment and pride, which can boost your confidence.

So don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone and try something new. 🤗

By taking care of yourself, you will be more likely to feel energized and motivated. You will also be better able to focus on your goals and take on new challenges. Taking care of yourself is an important step in building self-confidence.

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Surround Yourself with Positive People

Surrounding yourself with positive people can also help you build self-confidence. 👨‍👩‍👧

Positive people will provide you with the support and encouragement you need.

They will also help you stay focused, motivated and disciplined. So make sure to spend time with people who will help lift you up and make you feel confident about yourself, nothing less.

Try to limit your interactions with negative people and focus on spending time with those who will encourage you to be the best version of yourself. 😌

Celebrate Your Achievements

Finally, it’s important to celebrate your achievements, no matter how small.

Success is an important part of building self-confidence. So take some time to recognise and celebrate your successes and accomplishments.

This will give you the confidence to go after what you want. 👈

Celebrating your successes is an important part of building self-confidence. It helps to remind you that you are capable and that you are making progress in your life.

Progress = Happiness ❤️

Take some time to reflect on your successes and give yourself credit. You can also reward yourself with something special when you reach a goal or complete a task. Recognising your successes will help to boost your self-confidence and keep you motivated to venture onto other tasks.

Building Self-confidence – Conclusion

Building self-confidence is essential for achieving success in any area of your life. It’s not always easy, but with the right knowledge and strategies, anyone can learn to build self-confidence. 🤗

The seven tips outlined in this article will help you understand your true potential, develop a positive mindset, practice self-compassion, develop healthy habits, challenge yourself, surround yourself with positive people, and celebrate your achievements.

By following these tips, you can build your self-confidence unlock your true potential, and reach your goals. 🙌

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Did you know that you can plan your best year ever by identifying what you want in your life?

As a millennial, we’ve grown up with the notion that now is the time for change. We starting to see new opportunities come our way as young individuals especially when it comes to businesses/careers, hobbies and making more mula.🤑

This means there will be more opportunities than ever before for people to start over and pursue their dreams. If you’re ready to take control of your life, read on for our ultimate guide on how to make this year your best year yet!

Set Your Goals

Setting goals for yourself, as well as for your life and career, is one of the most important aspects of planning your best year ever.

Not only will setting goals help to define your year, but it will also allow you to prioritize what is most important and what you want to achieve. This will allow you to focus your time and efforts on those things that matter most.

Setting goals can seem like a daunting task, especially if you believe them to be far-fetched. It can be easy to get lost in planning, work, and other aspects of daily life, forgetting to set goals for yourself.

It is important to keep goals simple and easy to understand. If you overcomplicate them or put too much into them, they may become overwhelming. 🥲

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Goal setting helps us to create and visualise our desired destination in life. Could you imagine your life without goals?

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🤔What would drive you to work on yourself?
🤔What would be the purpose of doing anything?

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Network, Network, Network!

It’s important to remember that networking is not only about meeting people you have never met before and trying to figure out how you could work with them.

It can also be about meeting people you already know, who have similar goals and aspirations as you do. Whether it’s a professional networking group you belong to or a community network of people around a common interest, networking is a great way to meet people and make connections. 😄

Networking can take many forms, so keep in mind what works best for you. Some people prefer to attend organized networking events, others like to make connections online.

Networking can help you find new opportunities, meet people in positions of influence, and it can even lead to a new job or new opportunities for yourself. 💼

Whether you make business/career connections or friends for life. Networking is a great way to put yourself out there and gain valuable relationships.

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Have a Planning Day

If you have not set any goals for your year, it’s probably time to get started on it. 😂

All of this planning takes time and energy, and there is no better way to spend it than on yourself. Today, schedule an hour in your day just for yourself.

Spend this hour doing whatever makes you feel most relaxed, keeping in mind that you are planning your best year ever. You may want to try a new hobby, listen to some audiobooks, or even meditate. 🧘‍♀️

Whatever your preferred method may be, make sure to keep this hour in its entirety.

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De-Stressing & Unplug

If you find yourself constantly stressed and overworked, it may be time to take a step back and look at your daily routine.

Are there any aspects of your life that you could simplify or remove from your schedule? There are many stressful aspects of daily life that can affect you, such as work, school, family, money, and health. 👩‍⚕️

In order to have a healthy happy day you need to spend time on something that makes you feel happy and content, such as taking a nap, doing solo activities, listening to your favorite music, or reading a book. 📖

If you find that you’re suffering from a high level of stress and anxiety, it’s time to take a step back and re-evaluate your daily schedule and see what can be amended to make your life that little bit easier.

Exercise Regularly

Your health is the most important thing in the world. It can affect everything from your mood to how long you live. 😶

If you don’t exercise regularly, you’re setting yourself up for poor health and probably some aches and pains. It’s important to exercise regularly, and there are many ways to do so.

Here are a few:

👉Go to the gym (alone or with a friend)

👉Get outside and walk while listening to your favorite music

👉Do a couple of laps in the swimming pool

👉Host a dance party

👉Try Boxercise

Whatever your preferred method may be, make sure to keep it up. Regular exercise can boost your energy levels, help you sleep better, and even help you to lose weight.

It’s important to keep in mind that your body changes over time, so it’s important to keep up with your exercise routine no matter how old you get.

Eat Healthy & Make Time for Shows and Travels

Your diet is one of the most important aspects of planning your best year ever. Eating healthy and staying away/limiting junk food will give you energy and help to maintain a healthy weight. 💪

It’s important to make time in your daily schedule for a healthy meal, or at least a snack, and for water intake. Healthy eating can boost your energy levels, keep you healthy, and help to maintain a good mood.

It can also help to keep you focused and provide you with the nutrients to stay focused on your goals and ambitions.

It’s also important to make time for fun, exciting activities in your life.

Whether it’s going to a sporting event, taking a trip with your friends, or just going out for dinner and drinks. Life is for living, go and enjoy what you love. 💕

Find a Job you Love or Learn a New Skill

Having a job that you love and are passionate about will allow you to spend more time doing the things that you enjoy and are good at.

For the majority of people, they spend most of their day at work. Why not make it meaningful? 🤷‍♀️

If you love your job and have no issues with it then why don’t you pick up a new hobby or skill? No matter how old you are you should never stop learning. What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when you think about accepting the challenge of taking up a new skill? – Whatever it is; begin. 🙂

Are you ready to plan your year?

It’s important to remember that planning your best year ever is not something that will happen overnight.

It takes time, effort, and dedication to make things happen. Even if you feel like you don’t have enough time in your day, try to find a few minutes where you can take a break and relax. 🛀

This can be during your lunch break, while you’re waiting in line, or when you’re simply taking a break. Make sure to make time for the things that really matter and make you happy, and planning your best year will be one step closer to reality. ❤️

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In your 20s, it’s all about finding yourself. By the time you hit 30, you should have a good idea of who you are and where you want to go in life. But what about the weird years in between? 😬

Where do you find confidence, learn how to love yourself, gain friends for life, and generally become an awesome human being? As we grow up, we tend to get more focused on our careers and friends than on our personal development.

However, these are arguably some of the most formative years of your life. If you don’t make a conscious effort to grow as a person now, it will take much longer in the future as you’re more likely to be dead set in your ways whether they are right or wrong.

If you’re ready to learn how to become the best version of yourself you’ve come to the right place, my friend. Let the reading commence. 😄

Acknowledge your imperfections

We all have things we’d like to change about ourselves. Maybe you’re not happy with your weight, or you’re frustrated with your lack of social life, or you’re always struggling to find time to keep up with your passions.

The truth is, you can’t change everything about yourself – you’re human, after all. Nor should you. By trying to change too much about yourself (especially in a short amount of time), you’re likely to end up with a highly unstable personality. 🙃

In your 20s, it’s essential to embrace your imperfections because you are still growing as a person. In fact, you can learn a lot from your flaws: Try your best to understand why you do the things you do and how you do them. Whether it’s something you’ve grown up with or adopted from peers.

Sometimes the simplest way to change an imperfection is to acknowledge you have one, understand the source of it then make adequate changes to become a better person.

The only place where you can start your journey is from where you are right this moment. Embrace that fact and start to formulate a plan. You’ve got this. 😌

Be grateful for everything you have

Picture someone who has absolutely nothing. Now, picture someone who has it all. Yes, there are people out there who have nothing, and there are people out there who have more than they could ever dream of. You’re probably somewhere in the middle, but do you even realize how lucky you are? 🥰

Always remember to stop and reflect to notice how far you have come in your life. Look at where you are, who you are, and what you have.

If you feel like you’re missing something, try to find a way to add it to your life, rather than wishing things were different. Be grateful for the path that brought you to where you are today.

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Develop a healthy body and mind

Yes, you’re in your 20s, but that doesn’t mean you don’t have to think about your health. In fact, now is the perfect time to get into good habits, as you’re likely to retain them for the rest of your life.

A healthy diet, regular exercise, and plenty of sleep are the foundations for a happy, productive life.

Starting now will leave you with less to catch up on when you’re older. Healthy eating doesn’t have to be boring: there are lots of ways to make healthy food interesting. If you have a pretty unhealthy diet, start experimenting with new ways to cook and eat.

Exercise doesn’t have to feel like a chore – you can make it fun by trying out lots of different classes and activities. Just make sure you’re not overdoing it: overexertion will probably age you faster and put you at risk of injury.

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Learn from the people around you

As you get older, you’re likely to accumulate an amazing group of friends and mentors. Cultivate these relationships and you’re likely to benefit from the experience of others.

You can learn valuable lessons from people of all ages: don’t dismiss the wisdom of your elders, and don’t assume that younger generations are clueless just because they’re younger. You can learn something from everyone. 🤓

Find people who challenge your thoughts and beliefs. You’ll learn a lot more by debating than you will by agreeing. You don’t have to be best friends with everyone you know, but try to make some time to really get to know the people around you. You’re likely to learn a lot from them. 🙂

Take risks — even if they scare you!

As you get older, you’ll likely get more comfortable with the status quo. While this can be good in some ways, it can also hold you back from experiencing new and exciting things.

You should definitely avoid taking unnecessary risks. Understanding the complexities of the risks involved you can take calculated risks that make sense to you and your situation.

But remember you should also try to push your boundaries a little. Here is the 5-step process for Risk Assessment:

👉 Identify what you want to achieve.

What are your goals for next year? Whether it’s buying your first home or starting a new business, it all starts with an idea.

👉 Assess the potential risks

What risks might you face with the goals that you’ve written down? e.g What would be the financial risk of you buying your first home or starting your new business?

👉 What impact is this risk going to have on your life?

Is this risk worth taking? If my plan fails how would it affect my life?

👉 Assign each risk a value

What is the likelihood of each risk resulting into a negative event? Look at what’s currently going on in the world at the moment. Is there a job shortage in the career you wnt to go into? Is there a strong indication of a recession? All of these factors affect how high or how low the risk is.

👉 Make a plan

Based on this assessment plan you’ll be able to see which risks are worth giving a shot and some you can ignore. This assessment allows you to create a clear plan on implementing risks that are worth taking based off our analysis.

Push yourself in your career, in your relationships, and in your hobbies. Be the person who tries new things and gets outside of their comfort zone!

Even if you fail, you’ll walk away with tons of new experiences and a new appreciation for yourself.

Don’t be afraid to say No

As you get older, you’ll be asked to do a lot of things: join clubs, go to parties, commit to relationships etc.

You’ll also be expected to commit to your career and family. But you can’t do everything, and you certainly can’t do everything well at the same time. 🥲

Learn to say no to things that don’t interest you, and don’t feel guilty about it. If you’re not able to commit to something, be upfront and honest about it. Don’t let yourself get pressured into doing things you don’t want to do.

This will leave you with more time and energy to focus on the things that are truly important to you. You deserve to live your life how you want without repercussions. 😊

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How to become the best version of yourself – Final words

We all want to be the best version of ourselves. But how do we actually do that? It all starts with being honest with yourself and actively working towards your goals.

It doesn’t matter if you’re 19 or 29: there’s plenty of time to change and grow as a person. If you’re in your early 20s and you’re not sure where you’re going, that’s normal! ❤️

Enjoy your youth and take the time to find out who you are before committing to anything for the rest of your life. It’s likely that you’ll have plenty of time to get serious later on.

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Sometimes we tend to settle for less than what we deserve in any type of relationship, be it a romantic relationship or a relationship with friends and family. 👨‍👩‍👦

It’s an unconscious habit that several people deal with every single day. The reason behind this could be your own insecurities regarding your relationship or issues with your self-esteem.

If you are in a healthy relationship with your loved ones, you will never feel that you are compromising or that your expectations are being shattered. To analyze whether you are living the life of your dreams or a compromise, look around yourself.

Ask yourself these questions:

👉Is this where I want to be in my life?

👉Is this the life that I always wanted to build for myself?

👉Am I working towards building a great life for myself?

If your answer to these questions is no, then you’re not leading a passionate and fulfilling life. Make it your life’s motto to not settle for less than what you deserve in terms of your career and your relationships.

If you do not realize your full potential in life, then you’re settling for the better part of it. It might be hard to admit this habit at first, but when you do, it’s time to take the following measures to stop settling for less in your life.

15 Ways To Stop Settling For Less Than What You Deserve In Life

1.    Set Boundaries In Your Relationships

If you feel that your family, friends, or romantic partner might be hurting your self-esteem or constantly impacting your life in a negative way, then it’s time to set some boundaries. 🙅‍♀️ But, again, it is imperative that you be assertive about what you’re okay with and what you aren’t.

To be treated well, you need to make your loved ones understand your boundaries and figure out whether they’re willing to make the requisite changes or not. Ultimately, if your guts tell you that you aren’t being treated well or accepted, then it’s time to move on from that relationship.

2.    Stop Being A Pushover

When you’re so desperate to get accepted and appreciated in your friend circle, it is easy to resort to being a pushover. However, any relationship, be it a friendship or a romantic one, works only if both the people involved put 100% of their effort in it.

No one needs half-assed relationships. 💁‍♀️

Therefore, if you get the feeling that you’re the only one who’s putting in the majority of hard work, then think of it as a sign that you’re probably around the wrong person.

It’s better to find someone else who would appreciate your time and efforts and be willing to provide you with the same level of commitment.

3.    Stop Making Excuses For Someone’s Poor Behaviour

If you want to learn how to stop settling in life, you must stop making excuses for anybody’s poor behavior. If you find yourself frequently making excuses for a close friend or family member, then it’s time to bid goodbye to this habit.

In the long run, this habit can affect your peace of mind and make your relationship with that person toxic.

Peace of mind >>> Having someone you don’t need in your life 🤷‍♀️

Instead of making excuses for your loved ones, try to have a chat with them about what hurts you about their behavior.

If that person invalidates your feelings instead of appreciating them, it’s probably because you’ve been settling for less than what you deserve.

4.    Don’t Think Of Being Alone As An Abandonment

If you find yourself alone in certain situations, it doesn’t mean that your loved ones have abandoned you or that something is wrong with you. 😬

Instead, you must learn how to be alone with yourself without being burdened by lousy friendships or other relationships.

This will not only teach you to be independent in life but also boost your self-esteem in the long run. Being comfortable with who you are is one of the first steps you must take if you want to stop settling for less in your life.

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5.    Express Your Hopes, Desires, And Expectations

You can’t expect the people around you to treat you the way you want them to if you don’t fully communicate your hopes, desires, and expectations to them.

So get into the habit of telling your loved ones what you desire, whether big or small. Talk about any inconveniences you’re facing and how you’d love for the people around you to support you through such situations.

No one can read your mind, make it known! 🗣️

6.    If You Don’t Like Something, Then Don’t Agree With It.

If you want to stop settling for less in life, then you need to break the cycle of saying yes to anything and everything.

When you continue to say yes to doing things or accepting things that you don’t personally agree with, you start to build a life that is no longer on your terms which will eventually damage the relationship you have with yourself. 🙁

To break this habit, whenever somebody asks you to perform a certain task, take a slight pause and ask yourself if this is something you really want to do.

If the answer to this question is a yes, you can go ahead with the task, and if it is a no, you must say it out loud.

7.    Invest Your Time And Money In Self-Care

The biggest lesson in this guide is how to stop settling in life; you need to realize your self-worth and value the same. To get out of negative situations, you must practice self-love and do more than just the bare minimum for your body, mind, and soul.

The relationship that one has with themselves is the most important and the most nurturing one. 💕

Therefore, investing your time and money into caring for yourself will indeed be a turning point in your journey in life.

To do this, you can invest in a healthy skincare routine, do regular meditations for your peace of mind, pay attention to your nutritional requirements, etc. 🥗

8.    Relive Your Hobbies And Passion

When you get into the habit of settling for less in life for a long time, your personal interests, hobbies, and passion can take a back seat in life.

It’s time to change that. 💁‍♀️

To overcome this, sit down and note the things you’re passionate about. Look at your current daily routine and see where you can fit at least one passion a week into your schedule.

9.    Say Your Feelings Out Loud

If you’ve been hurting for a long time, you might have developed invisible walls around you that stop you from communicating your feelings out loud.

To overcome this, you need to build a cycle of healthy communication with your loved ones and tell them what’s hurting you.

Sometimes we all end up settling for less in life when we do not attempt to correct the hurtful comments or behavior of the people around us.

Therefore, you must make your voice and feelings heard and then make the necessary decisions based on how the people around you accept those feelings. 🤷‍♀️

Wrapping Up – How to stop settling for less than you deserve

Our emotional barriers and low self-esteem can sometimes make us undervalue ourselves. Therefore, you need to understand the difference between what you’re getting and what you deserve to stop settling for less in life.

You will have to pay attention to your needs and demands and be willing and courageous to walk away if those demands can’t be fulfilled. 🤷‍♀️

I hope that the above guide on how to stop settling in life helps fuel your journey towards self-healing and promotes building a healthy relationship with your loved ones and yourself.

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Do you ever wonder what it takes to achieve success? Many successful people share similar daily habits and routines that are integral to their success.

Having a daily routine can make us feel more in control of our lives and allows us to make time for the things that really important. People who tend to “wing” their day because they have no schedule to adhere to usually feel stressed, overwhelmed and uneasy.

No two people are the same and the habits of successful people are a mixed bag but there are some consistencies across the board and it’s those habits that are going to help you live a successful and fulfilled life.

Packing your day with these 10 daily habits will help you be more productive, feel more in control and put you on the right track on living your version of success.

“We are what we repeatedly do”

Now let’s get into the top 10 daily habits of successful people. 😊

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1. They wake up early

Waking up early gives you more time to work on yourself and your goals. When you’re picking the right time to wake up in the morning you have to factor in your current activities in both your personal life and professional life E.g. if you’re a constant flyer who is always jet-lagged, you’re going to find it extremely hard to consistently wake up at the same early hour every day. 😧

In order to wake up ready to go and take on the day it takes more than just setting an alarm and praying that your finger isn’t going to press the snooze button.

When you wake up every day at the same time your body becomes conditioned to that time and regulates your sleep patterns accordingly. Your body will actually start waking up before your alarm sounds off!

 Here’s a couple of ideas to think about in order to make waking up earlier that little bit easier:

👉 Don’t make a drastic change in time at the beginning

If you usually wake up at 10am and you want to start waking up at 4:45am trying to do that straight away instead of cutting back gradually is setting yourself up for failure. Start slowly by putting your alarm 15-30 minutes earlier for a couple of days until you reach your goal time.

👉 Put your alarm clock far away from you

By far away I don’t mean out the room where you can’t hear it 😂 just put it far enough where you have to walk in order to turn it off, and if you share your bed with someone you could be more likely to run or walk briskly which is even better at keeping you awake. Once you’re up, stay up!

👉 Go to bed earlier

If you’re used to going bed late then you have to break that habit by entering a “wind-down” routine even when you don’t feel tired. Try reading, yoga or meditating to get you in a calm and relaxing state. Don’t forget that your general physical fitness greatly impacts your sleeping habits.

Tom Corley an Accountant and Financial Planner surveyed 233 wealthy individuals, mostly self-made millionaires about their daily habits.

Nearly 50% of the self-made millionaires in Corley’s research got out of bed at least 3 hours before their workday actually started. Many of them used this extra time to work on their own personal projects or exercise.   

There is no better feeling than knowing everything you need to do for the day is already done because you accomplished everything you needed to do in those extra hours in the morning.

2. They plan their day

The first step of planning your day is to clearly define what you want to get out of it.

It’s best to plan your day the night before (preferably part of your evening routine) so you wake up knowing exactly what you have to do without any faff!

Nothing worse than waking up and going about your day to realise you haven’t done anything that you told yourself you would do.

Get organised!

Get yourself a planner and WRITE STUFF DOWN. Your brain has no interest in trying to remember everything you said over the past 24 hours. Your success is dependent on what you manage to get done day in and day out.

Imagine what you could achieve if you plan your day with only high leverage activities with no time-wasting whatsoever.

If you actually follow through with your daily plans not only will you hit your goals in a timely manner, you’ll achieve your version of success much faster.

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3. They eat healthily and exercise

How many times has the thought “I’ll do it tomorrow” crossed your mind when it comes to eating healthy and exercising?

Probably more than a 100 times right? 😂

Having healthy habits such as eating healthily and exercising help your overall wellbeing and make you look and feel good.

These habits are hard to develop without changing your mindset first, but if you’re willing to make sacrifices to better your health the impact will be significant regardless of your age or physical ability.

4. They focus on high-leverage activities

High-leverage activities get you the results you need more effectively (less expenditure of time, money or energy).

It doesn’t matter how productive you think you are if you’re not producing results. Don’t waste your time it’s your most valuable asset.

Focusing on the activities in your day that produce the most valuable results will set you up for success.

Staying focused isn’t something that comes naturally to a lot of us, it requires a lot of willpower that must be practiced.

If you lack the discipline to control your focus eventually distractions will consume your precious time.

This point definitely had to be in my list of daily habits for successful people because you can be the most time-efficient, organised person in the world but if you’re not focusing on the right activities that are going to get you closer to your goals, you’re going to suffer.

Progression = Happiness ❤️

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5. They surround themselves with positive people

Surrounding yourself with positive people with positive outlooks will create a better influence in your life. Think about the people who you spend the most time with and write down their qualities.

Are they lighting your fire or dowsing your flame? Think about how you feel when you are around them.

🤔 Do they support you and help you reach your goals?
🤔 Do they make you feel full of life when you’re with them?
🤔 Can you turn to them when you feel down?
🤔 Do you feel happy when you see their name pop up on your phone?

If you’re able to respond yes to the above questions, you’re probably surrounded by the people you need to be.

6. They Invest in self-care

It’s easy to push aside self-care in our busy lives or not make it a high priority. Self-care is any action or behaviour that individuals take for themselves to protect, maintain and improve their health and wellbeing.

Taking care of yourself daily is essential, it allows you to become the best version of yourself and therefore be better for the people around you. Here’s a list of daily self-care activities to consider for optimal performance:

✨ Exercise/Yoga
✨ Develop Morning, Afternoon & Evening routines
✨ Make sure you get enough sleep
✨ De-clutter
✨ Have a pamper day
✨ Laugh often
✨ Express gratitude
✨ Meditate

7. They never stop reading

You should never stop gaining knowledge, everything you read fills your head with new bits of information that can make you better equipped to tackle challenges.

Reading also improves your focus and concentration. The average person in a 5-minute time span will divide their time between texting, checking emails, scrolling through social media and interacting with people around them. 🤯

This lack of concentration causes stress levels to rise and definitely lowers your productivity. However, submerging yourself into a great book shuts off the outside world, only you and the book exists. Bliss. 😌

Heather’s Top Tip: You can’t remain at the same level of knowledge you have right now and expect your life to elevate to the next stage. Immerse yourself in books that are going to help you grow in the areas of your life that you wish to improve.

8. They look at their goals

Vividly describing your goals in written form is strongly associated with goal success.

Look at your goals every day, they are an important part of your life. Reminding yourself of your daily goals is an integral part of any successful routine because it allows us to analyse where we stand on a day-to-day basis.

Long-term goals are reinforced by our daily goals and milestones, which push us closer to our dreams. Take your time to reflect and adjust your daily goals accordingly to make sure that you’re still on track.  

Get those goals down!

9. They laugh Often

Inevitably things are going to go wrong in life that there’s nothing you can do about. It’s your choice whether you dwell in misery or find the humour/positivity in situations.

Learn to laugh at yourself and not take things too seriously. 😂

The positive feeling you get after laughing remains with you even after the laughter subsides, and don’t forget that laughter is 100% contagious, just hearing someone laugh (especially if it’s a really weird laugh) readies your brain to smile and join in on the fun.

Yes, take things seriously when they need to be serious, but don’t miss out on the tiny joys in life. You’ll regret it.

10. They exercise positive self-talk

Every day is a fresh start, and everyday you should start off with a self-talk to remind yourself to “boss” the day.

Self-talk in the most powerful form of communication as it can either empower you or defeat you internally.

What you say to yourself determines how you feel about yourself. Imagine looking at yourself in the mirror repeatedly saying positive things about yourself and positive thoughts for the day.

You won’t be able to help but smile or even possibly laugh which I’m definitely guilty of (whenever I smile to myself I always end up laughing for some odd reason).

You’ll feel a sense of empowerment and confidence that you’re ready to take on the world, and that’s because you can. 💪

I really hope you enjoyed reading these 10 daily habits of successful people! Let me know in the comments which ones you do. (I’m very intrigued)

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Firstly, let’s establish the difference between what a habit is and what a routine is. For the longest time I didn’t think there was a difference as I thought both words meant “doing the same thing over and over again without thinking about it” but I was definitely mistaken.

Habit: An action we do often in a regular and repeated way
Routine: A regular way of doing things in a particular order

To call a behaviour a habit it needs to be undeliberate action. If the behaviour requires a high degree of intentionality and effort, it’s definitely not a habit. We all possess both good and bad habits that we barely give a thought about because … well… they’re habitual. However, have you ever thought about why you may have this habit?

We consider good habits those that are beneficial to our physical and mental health. Such as waking up early and going for your daily run and writing in your gratitude journal.

We consider bad habits those that are not beneficial to our physical or mental health such as smoking or unhealthy eating. Most of our bad habits are caused by stress and boredom.

Hands up if you’ve ever got up and went to the kitchen to go get something to eat just because you were bored… I know I sure have.

Having a routine is important because it can help us cultivate positive daily habits and prioritise important practices such as self-care, exercise and maintaining a healthy balanced diet.

No matter what annoying or stressful thing happens during the day, knowing that you’ll be having your evening meal at 6pm and watching your favourite show at 7:30pm can bring real comfort to our lives.

Everyone has their own special routine. You could probably list 5 things that you do every morning and evening without fail. It’s the tiny habits that we form in the course of our lives that makes us different from the people around us. These tiny habits may reveal some insights into your personality traits and how you approach life.  I’m going to list a few common habits and what it may say about your personality if you do them!

Your eating habits

Yes! The way you eat actually reveals your personality and behaviour tendencies (Who knew huh?)

Here are the personality traits Ms.Boghossain ( A behavioural food expert) marks each type of eater.

Fast Eaters – Impatient, Ambitious, goal orientated

Slow Eaters – Sad, Confident, low energy

Picky Eaters – Anxious, neurotic, detailed

If you’re someone who likes to separate different foods on your plate you’re most likely very detail-orientated and very cautious in your everyday life.

Think about the last meal you ate. What category do you fit in?

Your punctuality

Are you one of those people who say “I’m on my way” but really you’re in the shower wondering what on earth you’re going to wear. Or are you the person who doesn’t need to send the “I’m on my way” message because you’re already at the meeting point waiting for people to arrive?

(I’m defo the second one)

Does our attitude towards time and punctuality say anything about our personality? Indeed, it does.
Research suggests that punctuality is a matter of preference that’s linked to a person’s innate behaviour trait.

Often/always being punctual shows:

⭐You can organise your time
⭐You are dependable.
⭐You are a realistic thinker
⭐You have discipline

 Often/ Always not being punctual shows:

👉 You are disorganised
👉 More likely to be a daydreamer
👉 More emotionally driven

While being punctual normally implies that you have certain personality traits such as self-discipline and reliability. This doesn’t mean that people who have tendencies to be late definitely DO NOT carry these traits. However, it’s clear that your relationship with time can tell you a thing or two about who you are and what you value.

How often you use your phone

Millennials are by far one of the most active groups using mobile phones. Smartphones have provided us with the ability to access the entirety of the internet on the go at any given moment. They help connect us with friends and family from all over the world and deliver news to us at a moment’s notice. However, there are some negative side affects when it comes to excessive phone usage (just like with anything not done in moderation!)

One study looked at “The effect of iPhone separation” on the cognition, emotion, and physiology of young people who were asked to give up their phones for a little while. The participants weren’t allowed to answer their ringing phone while trying to complete a word search puzzle. The research showed that their heart rate and blood pressure increased, and the participants reported feelings of anxiety and unpleasantness.

These results show how hard millennials are finding to live their day to day lives without getting distracted by the pinging of their phones and the negative effects it has when restrictive usage is applied.

What excessive phone usage shows:
– Possible need for validation through social media
– Loneliness
– Lack of hobbies/ Interests
– Lack of emotional stability

What moderate/low phone usage shows:
– High productivity
– Organised
– Active social life (in real life)

Your spending habits

Yes my dear, how you use your coins can signal key traits about your personality. People use their money to express their individual preferences which can expose your habits.

“Your willingness to spend money seems to hinge upon one factor: how psychologically uncomfortable you feel when you have to part with your money, explains Cynthia Cryder, Associate Professor of Marketing at Washington University.

If you’re someone who has trouble spending money you’re more likely to:

✨Be an overthinker
✨Have more self-control
✨Have an issue letting go

If you’re someone that likes to splash that cash you’re more likely to be:

💰Carefree
💰Focus more on the present
💰Extravagant

These are just a few examples of what daily habits and routines say about your personality, did you notice any that you do? Let me know in the comments!

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Habits – Small decisions you make and actions you perform every day.

We all have habits, both good and bad. Habit-forming starts from a very young age, whether it was taking a nap every day after school or writing in your diary every night.

What’s one thing you have to do before your day can start? Is it drink a cup of coffee or tea? Eat an apple from the fruit bowl on your kitchen counter?

These behaviours form a part of your daily routine through your repetitive actions. The way your life is right now is a sum of your habits Scientists say that habits emerge because our brains are constantly looking for ways to save effort. Your brain isn’t trying to be in overdrive every second of the day, it wants to chillax.

Left to its own devices the brain will and make almost any routine a habit.

Cue | Habit | Reward

The process of habit formation that happens within our brains is a three-step loop. First there is the cue, routine then a reward.

Cue: A trigger that tells your brain to go into automatic mode and start your habit.
Routine: The action of your habit which can be physical, emotional or mental.
Reward: Your brain is going to need that dopamine spike in order for your brain to figure out if this particular loop is worth remembering for the future.

Over time this three-step loop will become more and more automatic.

Let’s take for example a smoker. When a smoker sees a cue – a pack of cigarettes, their brain starts anticipating a hit of nicotine. The sight of cigarettes alone is enough for the brain to crave a nicotine rush. If it doesn’t arrive the craving grows until the smoker unthinkingly reaches for the cigarette packet.

How many day‘s does it take to build a habit?

You have probably heard that it takes 12, 21, 33 or 66 days to create a habit. While having a number assigned to it may be encouraging, it can also be misleading.

Here’s the truth: There’s no real timeline.

If you go into the habit-building process expecting the habit to be automated in 33 days and come day 34 and you’re still putting in a conscious effort to start your “habit” you’re going to feel deflated.

The time it takes to establish a habit varies from person to person and habit to habit. Whether it takes you 40 days or 80 days, the exact timeline doesn’t really matter. What will matter is that you’ve created a new habit that you were able to stick to no matter how long it took.

That’s something to be proud of.

1% improvement/ low bar high bar

 Acquiring success does not require constant massive action. It’s easy to overestimate the power of one defining moment and not the value of making small improvements daily. Improving by 1% isn’t particularly noticeable but can be far more significant in the long haul. What starts as a small win accumulates into something greater than you can imagine.

It’s only when you look back years later that you see the value of the implementation of the good daily habits you started. This however can be a difficult concept to appreciate in daily life.

One healthy meal a day is better than not eating healthy at all. 10 minutes of reading is better than never picking up the book. 10 minutes of piano practice is better than none at all. It’s better to do less than you had hoped than nothing at all.

The most powerful outcomes of any compounding process are delayed. You need to be patient in order to see results.

You won’t notice how 10 minutes of reading is slowly expanding your brain and you won’t see the effects of 1 day at the gym. You have to believe that what you’re doing daily will pay off in the end.

Don’t let instant gratification get in the way of your results. Stay the course. Your daily 1% improvements determine the difference between who you are and who you want to be. It doesn’t matter how successful you want to be right now, what matters is whether your habits are putting you on the right path for success.

Do habits just disappear?

Habits never really just disappear into thin air. They still live in the structure of your brain which can be of huge benefit to us. Could you imagine having to re-learn how to ride a bike or drive a car every two weeks? That would be a complete nightmare. However, our brains aren’t able to distinguish between a bad habit and a good habit. So, your bad habits are sitting alongside your good habits just waiting for a cue.

How do habits change?

Habits are created by putting together a cue, a routine, and a reward and then cultivating a craving that drives the three-step loop.

There are no specific steps that are guaranteed to work for everybody, but what we do know is that a habit cannot be eradicated it must instead be replaced. If we keep the same cue and the same reward a new routine can be inserted. Almost any behaviour can be transformed if the cue and reward stay the same. For some habits however, there’s one other ingredient that’s necessary: belief.

Once you’re aware of how your habits work and recognize the cues and rewards, you’re halfway to changing it.

Changing habits is one of the most fundamental skills you can learn, as it allows you to reshape your life and reshape who you are.

Who wouldn’t want this transformational skill?

Why you should start small

You should start small so that your new normal adjusts without you noticing as much.

We all like the feeling of comfortability. When you’re used to a set of conditions, trying to deviate from them with a lot of changes will make you extremely uncomfortable. If you make small changes, you don’t notice it as much. After a while, you start to adapt to these small changes, and they become part of the conditions that you’re used to. This becomes your new normal. Changing your life in small steps rather than big ones sets you up for a better chance of succeeding as you are gradually changing to your new normal without much friction.

They’re easier to start

When you’re trying to make a big change in your life, it requires more brainpower, mental commitment, time and energy. If you’re someone like me who has a to-do list as long as their arm every week, then trying to find the time to add on new healthy habits can be difficult.

For example, if you make a mental note that you want to go to the gym for 2 hours every day you may achieve it for a couple of days (that’s if you remember that is) but it will take an extraordinary amount of effort on your part.

A small change for this example could be to plank 1 minute a day as soon as you wake up. Doing this makes it much easier to get started. You could start doing it right now in the middle of this blog post!

You then gradually build up to your end goal, which won’t be as daunting as you would have already built a habit related to it. Also known as “Micro habits” – A really small action that requires minimal motivation or effort to complete.

Remember: Making a habit easy to begin with will make it more likely to do it.

They’re easier to sustain

Let me give you an example:

If you’re someone who usually wakes up at midday but want to switch up your routine and start waking up at 5:30am straight away you’re going to have a VERY hard time trying to sustain that. You may last 1 or two days but that’s not creating a habit, it’s creating a fad. For you to make a drastic step in your sleep routine you need to gradually wake up earlier and earlier each day. Whether it’s 15 minutes, 20 minutes, or 30 minutes.

This type of practice can work in every situation. Whether you’re trying to go to the gym more often or trying to eat healthier. These small increments will make it much easier to sustain than going from 0-100.

When you attempt to create new habits and change old ones there will be times when you will have failed attempts. Don’t see it as a failure of you as a person but a way to learn more about yourself and what to do differently next time.

There will be a lot of trial and error but you won’t know until you try and see what works for you. The people who succeed at habits aren’t the people who never fail- they are the people who keep going after they fail.

What habit are you currently trying to develop?

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We all want to be and feel successful. People chase money, fame, power and hundreds of other things without taking a step back to think: What does success mean to me?

Take the quiz here > What does success mean to you.

If you take a look at social media for a few minutes, you’ll realise that most people have a narrow view of what having a successful life is like. They think it’s about having a large social media following, luxury cars and owning a business worth millions. There’s nothing wrong with striving for these things but being like them won’t necessarily make you successful in the same area.

Success is subjective but the overall consensus is that you create a happy life for yourself. It can hold monetary and non-monetary value, failure however is more of a one-size-fits-all. If you set out to achieve something and don’t reach it, bam it’s considered a failure.

People often stay for years in thankless jobs and unfulfilling relationships while achieving marginal happiness at best. They tolerate complacency in their lives despite having the ability to create beneficial change. How sad.

Have you ever wondered why some people reach success and others don’t, no matter how hard they try?

Here are the top 10 reasons why some people don’t reach success and others do:

1. They stop learning

Successful people refuse to be in the same person they were yesterday. They continue to grow and expand their knowledge every day. They have the know-how of what’s happening in their city, country, the world and the universe around them. 

In today’s fast-paced world, if you don’t keep learning, you’re not standing still, you’re falling behind. Successful people are outstanding performers and to remain an outstanding performer you need to become a lifelong learner. Begin your lifelong learning journey by working on your strengths and improving them every day.

What can you learn this week to put you ahead for next?

“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest”

Ben Franklin

2. They don’t understand the value of time

Time is not a commodity that you can buy. So, if you do not value your time you’ll spend it doing both everything and nothing because you lack the ability to dedicate your time to what really matters to you.

Most people let others dictate how to use their time (Big thumbs down). It’s easy to give somebody else control of your time because if you waste it, you have someone else to blame. This is why it’s easy to be stuck in the same place for years because you’re just continuously wasting time that could be spent bettering your craft/setting and completing goals/ networking etc. Successful people on the other hand guard their time and use it wisely because they know that time is one thing that you can’t buy or make more of.

Want to learn how to value your time?

– Learn time management skills
– Learn how to say No (saying yes all the time sucks up your energy and time)
– Understand what commitments are necessary for you to improve

3. They let failure defeat them

Being successful is tough. We assume the road to success is linear but in reality, it is full of setbacks, failures and detours. Failures and setbacks deter people from their dreams because they give up when the going gets tough and everything seems to be going wrong. Mental and emotional resilience is essential to overcome these obstacles.

Without setbacks and failures, you are unable to develop the fortitude and mental strength needed to meet your dreams when they arrive because if you think it’s going to be easy, you are sadly mistaken my friend.

Do not wish for better conditions or an easier path because you will become complacent. Power through and endure challenges to come out a better person.

4. They question their ability to succeed

When we fixate on what might go wrong when we venture on new endeavors we are consumed with self-doubt and will often not reach a desired standard of performance.

If we believe we have the power to achieve what we want, we pursue our goals relentlessly. People who believe in themselves take an active role in seeking new opportunities to better themselves because they want to be and achieve the best.

Even high achievers struggle with thoughts that they are a fraud and that they are incompetent despite their accomplishments. This psychological phenomenon is called Imposter Syndrome. No one is immune from self-doubt, it’s how you deal with it that separates you from being average to being successful.

Approach uncertainty as a skill and embrace a growth mindset and understand that it’s something that can get better with time and practice.

5. They don’t embrace change

Successful people embrace change and adapt to the circumstances around them. They choose how they will allow it to affect them. One of the most pivotal steps on your journey to success will be your decision to embrace change for the opportunities it presents. Even if the change appears to be negative.

For most people, a fear of change is rooted in insecurity. They prefer the devil they know. Successful people take risks and overcome obstacles with those risks. Hard work, preservation, preparation and overcoming failure can condition you to face anything life throws at you.

Read: The ultimate guide for coping with change

6. They don’t self-reflect

Self-reflection is an essential key for success. Self-reflection is about taking a step back and reflecting on your life, behaviour and beliefs. 

When you don’t self-reflect you keep grinding the gears on autopilot not being sure of where you truly are in your life. This is the world we live in. I’m not saying to stop working hard and change your mentality on how you work. I coach people to work daily on creating the life they want to live. However, in our society we get so wrapped up in what we’re trying to achieve that we never take a step back to and reflect on what we’ve been doing and how well you’ve been doing it.

The key is to enjoy the journey and not just only focus on the destination. Look back and reflect on the growth you have achieved and celebrate your small wins.

We can only achieve a percentage of our possible success if we don’t evaluate the work we’re putting in.

7. They surround themselves with the wrong people

It’s known that one of the best ways to improve upon a skill is to practice it with someone who is better than you. That’s why it’s important to surround yourself with winners, especially the winners who are in the same field as you.

Surrounding yourself with people who are constantly living in turmoil, love to include themselves with drama and don’t try to elevate themselves is only going to put you on the same path as them. A path that leads to misery and dissatisfaction.

Find and focus on relationships with those who can share their wins and positive vibes and help you realise that you can achieve the same. Life is too short to surround yourself with negativity and people who secretly want to watch you fall. You deserve to have uplifting people around you who hype you up and make you feel good about yourself.

8. They don’t have a to-do list

Most people find that general to-do lists do not work for a number of reasons such as:

– They don’t know how to prioritise the tasks on the list.
– They feel as if they are continuously adding to the list and not reducing it.
– They get so overwhelmed just by looking at all the things that need to be done.

The benefits of a to-do list are:

– You have clarity on what needs to get done.
– You feel more organised.
– It helps prioritise your actions
– Having a to-do list takes away the burden of having to remember everything.

I personally have a daily, weekly and monthly to-do list. This way I can see how everything is broken down. Only having a monthly to-do list can make you feel overwhelmed by the mammoth tasks you have to do. BREAK. THEM. DOWN. And turn them into daily actionable steps that make you question why you were even worried in the first place. 😉

While a to-do list alone will not get you to accomplish your list of tasks, integrating a strategically prioritised to-do list creates a sure-fire system for being super productive.

9. They don’t focus on long-term value

Successful people know that what they put their time and energy into grows. If you’re only focusing on your problems, your problems will grow. If you want your success to grow, you’ll focus on that.

Highly successful people focus on long-term value. They do not worry about things that deem to have no value even if it’s something that society tells them they should care about. These people are individualists and free thinkers. They do not let their lives be dictated by what the rest of the world is bogged down by.

What can you invest in today that you will thank yourself for in the long run?

10. They seek validation from others

Successful people don’t need approval from others because they know their own self-worth. They only do things that they know will advance them in life. They don’t concern themselves with the opinions of others and don’t live up to anyone’s expectations besides their own. Successful people simply concentrate on the tasks that promote personal and professional growth.

Trust your gut and your instincts. Not everyone is going to know what is best for you even if they give you advice with the best intentions. Value your own opinions and life experiences and don’t seek the approval of outsiders.

In summary

Even if you know you do some of the things on the list, don’t feel defeated. Nobody has ever succeeded by giving up. The people who succeed and live their dreams are those who work hard, work smart and persevere through troubled times. If you want to succeed, then you can’t quit. You can take a break, but you can never quit. Continue to work on yourself and surround yourself with like-minded people who want you to succeed and you’ll be closer to that that you constantly dream of.

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