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  • Changing a habit is really difficult, it often takes 3 weeks at least and a lot of willpower!

  • but not all habits are equal, fixing your sleeping schedule is a lot easier than quitting

  • to smoke! at least for most people.

  • But on the other side, there are some small habits that lead to huge success.

  • They do not take a lot of effort but significantly can improve your life.

  • I do practice them myself and you should make them part of your life as well!

  • 1. first, Ask the five why's

  • before I take an important decision or do something, I ask myself the 5 why's. its

  • a bit annoying because you don't always have the answers but that's the point.

  • a lot of people set a goal of becoming a millionaire.

  • There is nothing wrong with that, but why do you want to become a millionaire.

  • Probably because you want to have a luxuries life, you want to have all the fancy things

  • that rich people have!

  • Again, why do you want to have all those things?

  • Maybe because you want to be admired! you want people to respect you!

  • You want to be an important person with whom people would want to connect!

  • After asking WHY twice, we have already figured out that you are not behind money but rather

  • social acceptance.

  • Of course, it's just an example, and it could be different in your case.

  • But the moment you keep asking why before doing anything, you will see things differently

  • and would make better decisions.

  • Usually what happens is that you find out that you are chasing the wrong thing.

  • 2. when you are wrong, admit it and apologise

  • Some people think that by ignoring their mistakes and trying to appear perfect, people will

  • respect them.

  • in fact, some believe that, admitting their mistakes, will make them inferior somehow.

  • But that's not the case.

  • just because you did not admit your mistake, doesn't mean people didn't realize it.

  • You are only making yourself look like an arrogant douchebag!

  • we are all humans, we all make mistakes, and only the strongest among us dare to swallow

  • their egos and admit their misdoingand that deserves respect.

  • 3.

  • number 3, Always Have a to-do list on paper!

  • I don't want to offend anyone, but your memory isn't as good as you think.

  • you easily forget things.

  • and the easiest way to never forget anything is to have a do list.

  • But don't have it on your phone or a computer because you use your phone for a lot of other

  • things and you probably have a lot of other notes, that's a distraction.

  • A little piece of paper that's on your desk or home would be a much better option.

  • When your to-do list is on your phone, you pick your phone to check out what you gotta

  • do, but you end up checking your Instagram or Facebook and spend much more time than

  • you suppose.

  • It will also give you a feeling of fulfillment. at the end of the day when you look at your

  • to-do list and you have accomplished most of it, you feel like you haven't wasted

  • your day! you actually did something meaningful!

  • In fact, if you write down your weekly, monthly or annual goals and stick them on your wall,

  • that will be fantastic, because they will constantly remind you of your end goal!

  • 4.

  • Think Before you do or say something

  • How many times you said something without thinking and regretted!

  • That's how often relationships break, friendships get spoiled or you simply get into trouble.

  • And that's normal to a certain extent because your brain avoids thinking at all cost since

  • it consumes a lot of energy so it automates a lot of its tasks.

  • But that doesn't mean you can't change that.

  • Of course, it will lead you to talk less because you will be thinking more but that will make

  • your words more valuable and your actions more accurate.

  • 5.

  • Never Skip the morning jog

  • I hate jogging with all of my life.

  • It's so boring that I can't stand it.

  • I would rather spend an hour in the gym than jog for 15 minutes.

  • But I still do it because the benefits are simply too high.

  • first of all, it will get you excited for the day, secondly, it will give you a feeling

  • of fulfillment and would set you to be productive for the rest of the day.

  • Especially if you are going to spend the rest of the day in front of a desk or a computer.

  • But don't run too much, make sure you don't get exhausted by the end of the jog. the goal

  • is to energize you for the rest of the day.

  • It might be difficult to force yourself to go for a little jog every morning, but the

  • moment you turn it into a little habit.

  • It gets super easy, the key is to make sure you get enough sleep.

  • 6.

  • meditate when you are lazy When you get lazy, it's really difficult to

  • get yourself into the working mood again.

  • When something is bothering, you can't focus.

  • You just want to lie down and do nothing.

  • That's why you need to meditate, it will help to get back on track!

  • You don't have to spend hours to meditate or learn some specific techniques.

  • Just 3 to 5 minutes of meditation is enough to get yourself back to being productive.

  • Whenever you find it difficult to concentrate.

  • Put everything aside, sit comfortable, make sure your back is straight, close your eyes

  • and focus on breath, make sure you are breathing deeply.

  • The goal is to sharpen your focus on one thing and get rid of everything else that's going

  • on in your mind.

  • Once you are back to the present.

  • You will find it easier to get to work.

  • 7.

  • Always Dress well

  • Whether you like or not, looks matter!

  • Ideally, people should not judge you base on your looks, in fact, they should not judge

  • you at all, but we do not live in a Utopia.

  • Before you even open your mouth, people already make up their minds about the kind of person

  • you are!

  • That's why the first impression is important!

  • Of course, you cant chose how you look!

  • But you decide how you dress!

  • Even if you are let's say hypothetically isn't attractive, your clothing can give a different

  • image of you.

  • the better you're dressed, the more respect and attention you are going to get.

  • By the way, that can even boost your self-confidence.

  • develop a habit of always dressing well.

  • 8.

  • keep standing

  • our bodies are built to move. and for most of our existence, we needed to

  • constantly move to survive.

  • but as we have progressed, we have come to the point where we simply spend too much time

  • sitting which is terrible.

  • your blood depends on you to keep moving so that it circulates properly.

  • even your nerves or skin require constant movement.

  • what do you think happens when you are just sitting in front of a desk.

  • Besides the fact that you will get back problems, diabetes and probably a heart attack, in the

  • long run, you will also get lazy and tired all the time, since all that affects your

  • brain as well.

  • So sitting to use your brain is clear counterproductive

  • by the way, that's another reason why start your day with a jog is a great idea.

  • so whenever you can, just stand and move!

  • 9.

  • Stay hydrated

  • most people are under-hydrated because we simply do not drink enough water.

  • why? we drink soft drinks, juices, cocktails and

  • everything else the world has to offer.

  • Instead of a cup of water, we go for a hot drink.

  • Just by replacing most of your drinks with water, you are going to do yourself a great

  • favor.

  • You are literally made out of the water, Your brain and heart are 75 percent water, therefore

  • they consume most of the water you drink.

  • when you are dehydrated, normally your brain starts working inefficiently.

  • Some studies even show that your brain shrinks when it doesn't consume enough water.

  • a dehydrated brain has to work much harder to accomplish the exact same task than a hydrated

  • brain.

  • so if you want to always be active, productive always in a good mood.

  • Keep drinking water.

  • just make sure you don't get over hydrated!

  • do not try to implement all the 9 habits at once, you will get exhausted and probably

  • will give up immediately.

  • try them one by one, maybe start with the 5 why's first.

  • Remember, changing your life isn't one big decision that you take suddenly, it's all

  • about making small changes every single day, and in a few months or maybe even years, you

  • will find your life significantly better.

  • and that's it for today, make sure you hit that like button if you have found this video

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  • Thanks for watching and until next time!

Changing a habit is really difficult, it often takes 3 weeks at least and a lot of willpower!

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9 Mini Habits That Lead To Huge Results

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constantly

US /ˈkɑnstəntlɪ/

UK /ˈkɒnstəntli/

  • adverb
  • Frequently, or without pause
  • All the time or very often.
  • Continuously; perpetually.
  • In a way that is unchanging or faithful
  • In a regular or predictable manner
  • Happening all the time or very often over a period
  • In a loyal and unwavering manner
  • Happening all the time or very often over a period
meditation

US /ˌmɛdɪˈteʃən/

UK /ˌmedɪ'teɪʃn/

  • noun
  • Act of deep and quiet thinking
  • A practice where someone is guided through a meditative process, often with verbal cues or imagery.
  • A type of meditation that involves focusing on the present moment without judgment.
  • The practice of focusing the mind for a period of time, often for relaxation or spiritual purposes.
  • A religious exercise involving contemplation or reflection.
  • A devotional exercise involving contemplation or reflection, often in a religious context.
  • A thought or reflection.
  • other
  • The act of meditating; focusing one's mind for a period of time.
  • The practice of focusing one's mind for a period of time.
distraction

US /dɪˈstrækʃən/

UK /dɪˈstrækʃn/

  • noun
  • An activity that amuses or entertains
  • Something drawing your attention away from
  • Enjoyable thing to help you forget your problems
  • A thing that takes one's attention away from something
  • An activity that amuses or entertains someone.
  • Something that takes your attention away from what you are doing or should be doing.
  • A feature or function in computing designed to interrupt or divert attention from a primary task.
  • Something that is intended to take someone's attention away from something important.
  • A thing that prevents someone from concentrating on something else.
  • other
  • Something that takes your attention away from what you are doing or want to do.
  • A state of mental unrest or agitation.
deserve

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UK /dɪ'zɜ:v/

  • verb
  • To be worthy of, e.g. getting praise or attention
diabetes

US /ˌdaɪəˈbitɪs, -tiz/

UK /ˌdaɪəˈbi:ti:z/

  • noun
  • Illness where there is too much sugar in the blood
  • other
  • A disease in which the body does not produce insulin.
  • A disease in which the body does not make enough insulin or does not use insulin properly.
  • A metabolic disease in which the body's ability to produce or respond to insulin is impaired, resulting in elevated levels of glucose in the blood.
  • A form of diabetes that develops during pregnancy.
  • A form of diabetes, usually diagnosed in children and young adults, in which the body does not produce insulin.
  • A form of diabetes, usually diagnosed in adults, in which the body does not use insulin properly.
boost

US /bust/

UK /bu:st/

  • noun
  • An increase in something
  • verb
  • To increase something; to make something better
  • To push someone or something up from beneath them
  • other
  • To increase or improve.
progress

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UK /'prəʊɡres/

  • noun
  • Act of moving forward
  • verb
  • To move forward or toward a place or goal
  • other
  • To move forward or onward; advance.
  • To advance or develop towards a better state.
  • To make progress; develop or improve.
  • other
  • Advancement or development towards an improved or more advanced condition.
  • The process of improving or developing something over a period of time.
  • Advancement or improvement in development, skills, or knowledge.
  • Forward or onward movement towards a destination.
  • other
  • To cause to advance or develop.
regret

US /rɪˈɡrɛt/

UK /rɪ'ɡret/

  • noun
  • Feeling of being sorry, as for what you didn't do
  • verb
  • To feel sorrow or guilt, as for what you didn't do
  • other
  • Used to express apology or sadness.
  • To feel sad, repentant, or disappointed over something that has happened or been done, especially concerning a loss or mistake.
  • other
  • A feeling of sadness or disappointment about something that has happened or something that you have done
  • A feeling of sadness, repentance, or disappointment over something that has happened or been done.
  • A feeling of sadness, disappointment, or repentance about something that has happened or been done.
accomplish

US /əˈkɑmplɪʃ/

UK /ə'kʌmplɪʃ/

  • verb
  • To succeed in doing; complete successfully
  • To succeed in doing or completing something.
  • other
  • To succeed in doing or completing something.
  • To bring to completion; realize.
meditate

US /ˈmɛdɪˌtet/

UK /ˈmedɪteɪt/

  • verb
  • To think deeply and quietly to calm your spirit
  • other
  • To think deeply or focus one's mind for a period of time.
  • To plan or consider something carefully.
  • other
  • To spend time in quiet thought for relaxation or religious purposes.
  • To think deeply or focus one's mind for a period of time, typically for relaxation or religious purposes.