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25 Things You Can Do Everyday to Become Your Best Self

Published

3 years ago

Dec 1, 2021

Valeriia Martyniuk

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Each of us want to live a long and happy life. You can achieve general harmony by creating your ideal path step by step. Each move is a new day that needs to be well planned. A large, attractive building is designed from small bricks.

Let’s try to figure out how to become the best version of yourself and spend this life joyfully just by building a smart daily routine:

1. Smile to yourself and wish the best day

This simple way programs your brain for a good mood. And if the first emotion in the morning is positive, this trial will remain for the whole day.

2. Start with morning exercises

Morning exercises help to cheer up, charge yourself with happiness hormones, improve concentration, and adjust you to the right choices during the day.

3. Eat right and drink more water

We all know the saying ‘You are what you eat’. Thus, try to eat wisely, calculating the right amount of calories. Try to make a choice in favor of healthy foods rich in vitamins and minerals. Plan your diet well in advance, and don’t overeat. Also, hydrate yourself and drink as much water as your body requires.

4. Write down your plans

When you write down things to do, this information goes into the buffer of your brain, preventing you from forgetting what you are planning to do today. It will also make it easier for you to evaluate your progress this way.

5. Set goals for the day and evaluate them in the evening

As mentioned above, make an effort to reflect on your duties which you planned. This practice allows you not to be lost on your path and highlight where you lag behind or what you can try differently.

6. Take regular breaks

Don’t overdo anything: give yourself time to rest, whatever you are doing. This is beneficial not only for keeping muscles from numb but also for overall mental health.

7. Go for walks

Walking in the fresh air is amazing to help you relax, “digest” what happened during the day, think about life, or not think about anything at all. Moreover, it strengthens your body and allows you to speed up your metabolism.

8. Take time to chat with family and friends

Even in times of turmoil, don’t forget those you love. There are always five minutes to call your Mom on the way home. A sense of belonging and self-worth fill the soul and give strength to overcome.

9. Practice meditation

Slow down, breathe in, let go of thoughts, relax, and become aware of yourself. Meditation brings us sensations that no other activity in the world can provide. This is a great practice to let go of all the trouble and get closer to your ideal version of yourself.

10. Move your phone away during business hours

If you want to do something well, do it thoughtfully. How often are you distracted by notifications on your phone, missing something noteworthy at work or in a conversation with friends? Make it a rule to put your phone away and be entirely at the moment.

11. Do not work outside business hours

This is something we all neglect working remotely. Not noticing the time spent at work, we slowly start to burn out. Don’t let work take over your life completely. Set a clear schedule for the day and stay within it.

12. Listen to music and get inspired

Have you ever met people who don’t like music? Listening to your favorite songs is about awakening those feelings that you cannot reveal in any other way. You literally feel more cheerful and active during and after listening to suitable compositions.

“You will never change your life until you change something you do daily. The secret of your success is found in your daily routine.” – John C. Maxwell

13. Surround yourself with pleasant things

Do you know this thrill of having a cute new plant on your table? What about the feeling when a picture your friend drew appears on the wall opposite? Surround yourself with the things you love, and unconsciously you will feel more comfortable living.

14. Be in nature

Each of us is a unique part of nature. Merging with the forest, ocean, and mountains, you feel involved, find new meanings, and get inspired. Do not neglect nature and feel lucky to be on this planet.

15. Find a hobby you like

When you focus on what you truly adore, you involuntarily become the best version of yourself. Any hobby develops the heart, mind, and soul. Seek and find what really brings you happiness.

16. Learn something new every day

Cognitive development and brain strengthening are the path to success and a better understanding of the world. The more you learn, the smarter you get. And this, in turn, helps to live easier and more efficiently.

17. Read

Reading books increases a person’s vocabulary and contributes to developing thinking, which allows you to formulate and express thoughts more clearly. Also, it expands horizons, enriches your inner world, makes you smarter, and has a positive effect on memory.

18. Practice gratitude

Everything in this life happens for a reason. Be grateful for your efforts, other people’s actions, or the good fortune that something nice happened today. This practice will help grow kindness in your heart, making you even more significant.

19. Sleep enough

There is a lot of controversy about how many hours of sleep you need. Find your balance, get enough sleep to feel great during the day. We know first hand that when we have spent a good night, a pleasant mood remains for the whole day.

20. Allow yourself to mess around

Keeping a tight grip on yourself permanently means not letting yourself live up to the hilt. Relax and allow yourself hours or days when you can afford to do nothing. Body and mind will be very grateful to you.

21. Surround yourself with motivating people

A man is known by the company he keeps. What can inspire more if not communication with amazing people? Someone else’s incredible experience, interesting thoughts provoke you to grow intellectually and morally.

22. Visualize

When you imagine yourself in a wonderful place, with astounding people, doing what you love, the universe begins to help you implement your ideas. By drawing a picture in your head, you have a better idea of what you want and who you want to be.

23. Pamper yourself

Constraints can ultimately drain your life force. Allow yourself to get your favorite ice cream, buy nice little things, and do what may be useless but enjoyable.

24. Bring something new every week

Diversify your life with new activities coloring your routine. You will definitely feel better with new emotions and things.

25. Listen to your body and mind

Each of us is absolutely unique. Everyone needs their approach. There is no one instruction for different people. Listen to yourself to be happy.

Adhering to these rules will not be difficult, and the result can exceed all expectations. Be the best version of yourself easily!

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Valeriia Martyniuk is an ASO Specialist at Intelfit, a company focusing on fitness apps. She is currently working on an app that suggests full body workout at home for all primary muscle groups.

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How Learning the Skill of Hope Can Change Everything

Hope isn’t wishful thinking. It’s a state of being and a skill that has profound evidence of helping people achieve success in life

Published

2 weeks ago

Jan 6, 2025

Daniel Bell

Image Credit: Midjourney

Hope isn’t wishful thinking. It’s a state of being and a skill that has profound evidence of helping people achieve success in life.

Wishful thinking, on the other hand, is like having dreams in the sky without a ladder to climb, having a destination without a map, or trying to operate a jet-engine airplane without instructions. It sounds nice but is impossible to realize. You don’t have what you need to make it happen!

What Real Hope Is

Real hope is actionable, practical, and realistic. Better yet, it’s feasible and can be learned.

One popular approach is Hope Theory. This concept is used by colleges to study how hope impacts students’ academic performance. Researchers found that students with high levels of hope achieve better grades and are more likely to graduate compared to those with less hope.

Hope can be broken down into two components:

Pathways – The “how to” of hope. This is where people think of and establish plans for achieving their goals.
Agency – The “I can” of hope. This is the belief that the person can accomplish their goals.

Does Hope Really Work?

According to Webster’s Dictionary, hope as a noun is defined as: “desire accompanied by expectation of or belief in fulfillment.”

As humans, we are wired to crave fulfillment. We have the ability to envision it and, through hope, make it a reality.

My Experience with Hope

For 13 years, I was a hopeless human. During my time working at a luxury hotel as a front desk agent earning $11.42 per hour, I felt the sting of hopelessness the most.

The regret of feeling my time was being stolen from me lingered every time I clocked in. Eventually, I decided to do something about it.

I gave myself permission to hope for something better. I began establishing pathways to success and regained agency by learning from self-help books and seeking mentorship.

Because I took action toward something I desired, I now feel more hope and joy than I ever felt hopelessness. Hope changed me.

Hope Actually Improves Your Life

Wishful thinking doesn’t work, and false hope is equally ineffective. Real hope, however, is directly tied to success in all areas of life.

Studies show that hopeful people tend to:

Demonstrate better problem-solving skills
Cultivate healthier relationships
Maintain stronger motivation to achieve goals
Exhibit better work ethic
Have a positive outlook on life

These benefits can impact work life, family life, habit-building, mental health, physical health, and spiritual practice. Imagine how much better your life could be by applying real hope to all these areas.

How to Develop the Skill to Hope

As acclaimed French writer Jean Giono wrote in The Man Who Planted Trees:
“There are also times in life when a person has to rush off in pursuit of hopefulness.”

If you are at one of those times, here are ways to develop the skill to hope:

1. Dream Again

To cultivate hope, you need to believe in its possibility. Start by:

Reflecting on what you’re passionate about, your values, and what you want to achieve.
Writing your dreams down, sharing them with someone encouraging, or saying them out loud.
Creating a vision board to make your dreams feel more tangible.

Dreams are the foundation of hope—they give you something meaningful to aspire toward.

2. Create an Environment of Hope

Set Goals: Write down your goals and create a plan to achieve them.
Visualize Success: Use inspirational quotes, photos, or tools like dumbbells or canvases to remind yourself of your goals.
Build a Resource Library: Collect books, eBooks, or audiobooks about hope and success to inspire you.

An environment that fosters hope will keep you motivated, resilient, and focused.

3. Face the Challenges

Don’t avoid challenges—overcoming them builds confidence. Participating in challenging activities, like strategic games, can enhance your problem-solving skills and reinforce hope.

4. Commit to Wisdom

Seek wisdom from those who have achieved what you aspire to. Whether through books, blogs, or social media platforms, learn from their journeys. Wisdom provides the foundation for real, actionable hope.

5. Take Note of Small Wins

Reflecting on past victories can fuel your hope for the future. Ask yourself:

What challenges have I already overcome?
How did I feel when I succeeded?

By remembering those feelings of happiness, relief, or satisfaction, your brain will naturally adopt a more hopeful mindset.

Conclusion

Hope is more than wishful thinking—it’s a powerful skill that can transform your life. By dreaming again, creating a hopeful environment, facing challenges, seeking wisdom, and celebrating small wins, you can develop the real hope necessary for success in all aspects of life.

Let hope guide you toward a brighter, more fulfilling future.

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Here’s The Thing About Learning, Unlearning, and Relearning

Stop hoarding and start sharing your knowledge and wealth for the benefit of humankind

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2 months ago

Nov 21, 2024

M.S. Rao

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