14 HABITS TO BE SUCCESSFUL
14 HABITS TO BE SUCCESSFUL
There is an endless list of habits we could follow, but we decided to put together 14 that will help you succeed and keep you satisfied with your actions. Focus on these and incorporate them into your daily routine and in addition to progressing, you will be very happy.
1. Wake up early.
The morning hours are the perfect time to reflect and start being productive. People who are serious about success know they have to get out of bed early.
Not being a "morning person" is a bad excuse. Set your alarm 15 minutes earlier one week, another 15 the next and you will get used to it until you realize that you already wake up 2 hours before your normal schedule.
2. Be grateful.
We spend so much time 'sunk' in our problems when really they are only signs of life. The only time we don't have them anymore is when we're dead, so if you want to end them, watch them differently. Be grateful for what you have, including your problems.
Gratitude is the path to health, happiness and success as it focuses our attention on what we have and not on what 'we need'. It is about realizing the abundance within simple pleasures and taking advantage of the opportunities we have.
3. Smile.
Studies have shown that people with a genuine smile are happier in life. This is one of the habits that allows you to find your emotional, mental and spiritual part just by smiling.
The physiology of our bodies dictates the psychology of our minds. When we frown or do something with our bodies that indicates depression, our mind takes it into account and makes it mentally true.
4. Eat a healthy breakfast.
Breakfast is a super important part of our life and yet many people 'skip it'. The saying "breakfast is the most important meal of the day" is 100% true. If you are looking for success, eat a healthy breakfast every morning.
This habit doesn't require a lot of effort, just a little planning. So if you 'don't have time', get up earlier.
5. Exercise.
One of the best habits in life is exercising daily. Not only will you feel better physically, you will also be more motivated and have more mental clarity.
Exercise releases dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin into the system resulting in an even more euphoric high than any other substance.
6. Optimize your time.
The way you manage your time says a lot about what you can achieve, and more considering that we all have the same amount of hours a day in the world.
Find a good management of your minutes and implement it. It's not difficult, it's just about being consistent. Once you carry out this action in your daily routine, you will be able to do everything you set out to do.
7. Set a daily goal.
It's about whatever kind of goal you set for yourself. Be it within the business or whatever, the long-term goals take you to a certain place, but it is the daily ones that allow us to arrive with precision by focusing on daily actions.
8. Save and invest.
No habit on this list will be complete without this one. Normally we do not see the need to save because we are "very busy" living in the present, but the truth is that most have less than $ 10,000 pesos saved for whatever situation is offered.
It is not just about saving. You have to invest the money you save and do it wisely.
9. Take care of your expenses ant.
Well said Benjamin Franklin: "Be careful with small expenses, a small leak can sink a great ship." Make sure you keep them in order and don't lose sight of your future by being so aware of your present.
10. Learn something new.
Educate yourself and learn something different every day. It can be from a language or some software. Spend an hour or a couple of minutes on something until it becomes a habit.
Whether you decide to take a course, listen to an audiobook, or watch a tutorial on YouTube, the importance of this habit is essential.
11. Network.
Networking doesn't mean learning names, it's about finding a way to add value to the lives of others. The best network marketers in the world are the most successful and not precisely because they have noticed themselves, but because they help others knowing that they might not receive something in return.
12. Enjoy the time for yourself.
This is one of the habits that most of us fail. Do a little thing that you enjoy doing every day, if it has nothing to do with your daily goal, nothing happens. Think that this will help you relax and refocus.
13. Read.
Reading is an important habit that will help you for the rest of your life. Audio books and movies work, but nothing like reading the "old fashion" way.
Doing so will introduce you to new worlds and ideas of doing things. It also educates and entertains you at the same time.
14. Rest.
Although it is important to wake up early every day, it is also essential to rest. Finding the right balance can be difficult, especially if you have children or two jobs. If you care too much about being successful, as well as yourself, you should sleep at least 6 to 8 hours uninterrupted daily.
If you have trouble doing this, don't drink coffee or alcohol before bed. If you smoke or eat a lot of sugar, you will probably have trouble doing it.
It is time to start!