One day, a very wise wizard named Gandalf the Gray said to a hobbit: “The only thing you need to decide is what to do with the time that is allotted to you.” And it’s impossible to disagree with this.
Each of us has 24 hours in a day and seven days in a week, and we ourselves decide how to spend them. It's impossible to be productive every moment, but anyone can make a few small adjustments to their routine that can change their lives.
Below you will find a list of useful habits, acquiring which you can become the best version of yourself today.
Finance
The author of the book “Habits of the Rich: The Daily Habits of Wealthy People,” Thomas Corley, conducted a study according to which 84% of wealthy people believe that good habits create opportunities. Among the poor there are only 4%.
What skills should successful people develop in order to get rich?
- Save 10% of your income regularly.
- Make lists of necessary purchases and go shopping with him. You will avoid unplanned expenses.
- Use promotions, discounts, sales.
- Keep your home accounting. Look for ways to increase income and reduce expenses.
Another useful tip is to create an emergency fund. This is savings in case of unexpected expenses.
Brightness of life
In order to bring new emotions and impressions into life, master the following skills:
- Try new things (tastes, things, roads, melodies, activities).
- Slow down. Have a rest day at least once a week. Sleep, walk, turn off gadgets, be alone with yourself, take your mind off the noise, bustle, and communication.
- Clear the space around you. Throw away unnecessary things.
- Find time to be creative.
Don't forget about good deeds. Join a volunteer organization and help someone who needs it.
Career
If you want to be more productive
- Plan your day by making a list of things to do and stick to it.
- Take breaks from work every hour. Get up from your desk, stretch, walk around the office, or drink water.
- Schedule your most difficult tasks for the part of the day when you are most productive.
- Come to work 15 minutes before work day.
- Set aside 45 minutes in your routine in which no one will disturb you, and concentrate on the most important tasks. To do this, you can go to another room, put on headphones, or leave the office altogether.
- Avoid looking at your email for one hour during the day and turn off all notifications.
- Set aside separate time to check your social media accounts.
Test yourself
