There are three things you must realize about life…
One, nobody is thinking about you
Two, nobody is watching you (except you’re a wanted criminal)…
And three; nobody cares about what you wear, drive, or do for a living
The illusion is that everybody is talking about you and is thinking about the bad things in your life
Wake up, son.
People have their own lives.
They have their issues to deal with
The way to limit yourself is to keep believing that you should act a certain way because of what people may think
That’s taken you off the control seat of your life
External factors are driving you
And taking you to all the wrong places
You need to toughen up.
Become bold.
Do you. And Only you.
That’s why in this article, I want to share with you 6 powerful habits that will transform your life one day at a time.
You will experience an all-round transformation in your life, and it will be immediate.
Ready? Here you go —
1. Meditate
When I was younger, I didn’t understand what it meant to meditate
And even though I grew up in a church that talked a lot about the concept of meditation
It wasn’t properly communicated or maybe they didn’t understand it themselves
Meditation is quieting your mind.
Enjoying the peace that flows through your body as you meditate
Feeling the air as it flows gently through your windpipes to your lungs and back up through your nostrils
It is a state where you enjoy peace of mind regardless of everything going on
As you enjoy that peace, channel your focus to the good things happening in your life
Think about them, revel in each for a second, and feel gratitude
There’s no better way to start your day
2. Talk To Yourself
Just like meditation, talking to yourself is particularly important when you are down
Your inner self is overwhelmed by the challenges of the present
And begins to suggest different things to you
That’s why many people talk or think down on themselves
Meanwhile, talking is something very important, especially what you say to yourself.
You already get a lot of tough words; from your bank account, your boss, your situation…
Don’t join them to crucify you.
Write down what you see about yourself in the future
Your goals, dreams, and aspirations
And speak it to yourself as though it had happened already
Say things like… “I am grateful for making $5 million this year. I know it’s already mine, I am open to receiving it in any way, shape or form”
The things you tell yourself will eventually come to pass.
This is proven. Don’t doubt it… Try it.
3. Exercise
Daily exercise is one of the best habits you can form
I admit that it’s not the easiest thing to do
But it can be done
I could never sustain my exercise routine beyond a few days
But today, I’ve exercised every day for more than a year and a half
And I don’t see myself stopping
Exercising clears your mind, and gets good energy flowing through your entire body
Leading to more productivity, a sound mind and body.
It will keep you fit and help you live longer
In case you’re wondering how I overcame the difficulty with exercising consistently?
Here’s how:
I included a task in my daily routine titled – “light exercise”
This helped to trick my mind into believing that it was easy to do
The first few days I did light exercises like jumping jacks, dancing, squats, etc.
I just needed to do one exercise for a few minutes to tick off my to-do list and keep the streaks
Over time, my body adjusted to the routine, then I could increase the intensity and duration of each session
Of course, there are some busy days, when I do light exercises to continue my streak
Say I’m on a long trip, for example
This helps keep maintain the habit in my brain and helps me continue the very next day
First, get it hardwired in your brain by starting small and carefully building on it.
This is the same principle that has helped me form every other good habit in my life.
I hope it helps you too.
4. Pen and Paper
Pen and paper are two of my favorite tools in this world
It allows you to clear your thoughts, and visualize intangible things
With a pen and a clean shit of paper, you can process your thoughts, feelings, and desires
Some people achieve this by journalling
I don’t keep a journal. Maybe I should.
But I understand the immense benefits writing things down can do for you
I learned it as a young child. I would write out my to-do list and use it to run my day
Some people, even adults, said I was the most organized person they knew.
My secret weapon? It was writing
It helps to keep you focused and makes your life more pleasurable
What should you write?
Your goals.
Skills.
Hobbies.
Thoughts and…
Ideas.
While there are modern tools for writing like note apps on your phone…
I still enjoy using pen and paper whenever I can, because sometimes…
I want to draw shapes and connect dots from one idea to another and the notes app isn’t the best at doing that yet.
5. Ask more
Most of us live in our bubble of self-deceit
Nobody is self-sufficient
Remember, you’ll get to the top by getting help from others.
Learn to ask politely when you need to
Don’t suffer in silence
Ask for a hug.
For a ride
Money.
Ideas.
Etc.
Of course, give people the opportunity to say “No” without them feeling guilty
Don’t feel entitled to anything
But learn to get help.
6. Share
Just like asking for help
Offer to help others whenever you can
A genuine desire to help others has been the inspiration behind some of the biggest companies and brands.
Don’t keep your wisdom to yourself
Post it online for others to benefit
The holy book says “Givers never lack”
You have to be intentional about what you’re giving out…
Become a creator; don’t remain a consumer forever
Contribute to the people of this world
That’s the way you will leave a mark
Make Money.
Enjoy recognition.
And make your dreams come true.
Seek for opportunities to lend a helping hand to others
It will serve you more than you imagine!
I hope this has inspired you to create a better, happier life for yourself and those around you.
Go and win!
Cheers.
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