Success Advice
Do This For 10-Minutes Every Day To Change Your Life.

Small hacks in our life – like daily habits that take ten minutes – are a great way to change your life. The barrier to entry is low and the simplicity makes it attainable – even for people like me who are ultra-simplistic about everything.
Let’s start with 10 minute habits you shouldn’t do. Many of you are doing these and it’s having a major effect on your life.
“It’s always best to start with taking away issues before laying the foundation of new habits”
So here we go – stop these:
Comparing yourself to Instagramers.
- Their life is not better than yours, it just looks that way through a color filter and fake lighting
- The practice of comparing will only make you unhappy. Life is not a game measured by age, the level you’re at and how much money you collected when you passed go each week and got paid
- The Internet is not reality; it’s perceived reality that’s distorted for the benefit of anyone who wishes to “MONETIZE”
Watching porn while masturbating.
- Don’t pretend you aren’t doing this. It’s okay and admitting it is crucial
- Porn makes you think about sex in a fucked-up way that will ruin your relationships
- The people in the videos you watched have to suffer and not watching it helps them in the long-term (if we stop watching ‘en masse’ that is)
- Orgasming will become harder without porn if you don’t stop
- Real sex is far better than made up porn stories
Getting angry at traffic.
- Don’t waste your energy on stuff you can’t control
- Use time in traffic to listen to a podcast – problem solved
- Your career is a choice and so is traffic
Trading cryptocurrency so you can get rich.
- It’s similar to watching porn and the game never ends
- Of all the things you can trade it’s the riskiest and most addictive
- Even if you do make money, you’ll probably lose it through greed
- Once you’ve experienced lots of money you’ll see (like I did) that meaning and purpose are far more fulfilling
- Following the herd is how you end up financially poor in the long run
Binging on junk food.
- We all have hard days at work and suffocating yourself with food is not the answer
- Junk food is another addiction that doesn’t serve you and sucks away the energy you need to live life to the maximum
- Discipline in life is how you reach long-term success. There are no shortcuts and we all experience the same set of feelings and emotions. How you deal with them determines whether you’ll be Elon Musk or Johnny NoName
All the things I listed above are habits that each of us have fallen for – let’s not deny it. Now we know what to avoid, we can look at the other side of the coin.
Adding in a few simple habits that take no time at all will help stack the odds of life in your favor.
“Taking the stairs instead of the lift will always produce better results and it can be fun too!”
Start doing these:
Tetris before bed
- Helps to turn the mind off and it’s hard not to focus because you’ll lose the game if you do
- It’s fun and helps stroke the part of your brain that likes things neat and tidy
- Tetris allows you to finish the day completing an activity that you’ll probably do well at
- The more you do this before bed, the better you get. Progress feels good before sleep
Napping at lunchtime
- Eat a healthy lunch, so you have time left to nap
- A quick nap gives you a boost of energy and it feels good
- Napping stops the mind chatter briefly
Meditate
- Can be done anywhere and helps you recover. Efficient work needs several moments throughout the day where there is recovery. Meditation helps achieve this goal
- Helps bring you back to the present from the brief stops you make a hundred times a day in the future and the past
One inspiring Ted Talk (okay that’s 18 minutes – who’s timing, right?)
- Improves your listening skills
- Gain a different perspective
- Challenges your current beliefs
- Opens you up to new ideas
- Gives you titles of books you can read
- It’s entertaining and sometimes funny
- It’s way better than watching Netflix
Speak to a homeless person
- Allows you to see how wealthy you are
- Gives you perspective
- Enables you to help, if you wish
- Makes you question the meaning of your life
- Allows you to change someone’s life, if you choose
- Helps you see the harsh effects of drugs (a lot of the time)
Write down three things you’re grateful for
- Pushes the mind to override negative thoughts for things that are going right
- It’s a good practice to help you reflect
- Forces you to see the good even on the toughest days
- Lets you journal, if you choose
- Gets you out of your head
- Opens up opportunities to thank people who helped you rock your day
Jump on a trampoline or 10 minutes of another physical activity
- Gets your lazy ass moving
- Wakes you up and disrupts your thought patterns
- Has positive mental effects
- Creates energy in the body that translates into fuel that can be used for your goals
- Makes you feel more positive
Calming tea before bed (Chamomile or California Poppy Extract)
- Helps relax you before bed
- Gets you to sleep faster
- Promotes a deeper sleep
- Gives you more energy for tomorrow
- Tastes yummy and is a reward for a hard day’s work
This last 10-minutes spent drinking tea has really changed the game for me. I’ve struggled with energy and only just realized it was because of my sleep patterns. A calming tea before bed has helped knock me out and stopped me thinking about the day that just passed.
Final Thought
It’s easy to think that changing your life is some mammoth task that you’ll start in a month, year or week from now. You never will. All change starts with something small. Pick one habit above to start with and then see how you go. Add small ten-minute hacks to your day and watch your results multiply.
If all you got from this post was one way to chill, feel good or you saw a negative habit and stopped doing it, then my job is done. Anything more than that is a huge win that you deserve.
Now go out there and change your life!
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These 11 Habits Will Make You More Productive, Successful, and Confident
Boost your focus, confidence, and results with 11 powerful habits successful people use every day.

Successful people love to help beginners. They have an incredible work ethic and rarely complain. As a result, others naturally look up to them and want to follow in their footsteps.
But here’s the truth: there’s no success without sacrifice. You’ll need to give up comfort, excuses, and sometimes even social approval to accomplish your goals.
Value comes from solving problems, and these 11 powerful tips will help you become more productive, successful, and confident, starting today.
1. Take Short Breaks After Finishing a Task
Psychology shows it’s important to reward positive behaviour.
After completing a big task or finishing a book, take five minutes to walk, stretch, or simply breathe. This quick reset helps your brain recharge and strengthens focus.
Many great writers swear by morning walks, solitude, and reflection can unlock creativity.
But if you refuse to take breaks, don’t be surprised when burnout hits. Your brain needs recovery time just as much as your body does.
2. Schedule Your Most Important Tasks First
Multitasking kills productivity. If you want to get more done, try time blocking, a method where you dedicate set periods for specific tasks.
Productivity expert Caitlin Hughes explains, “Time blocking involves scheduling blocks of time for your tasks throughout the day.”
For example, if you’re a writer:
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Research your topic at night.
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Write your first draft in the morning (don’t worry if it’s rough).
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Edit in the afternoon, great writing comes from rewriting.
You can’t buy more time. Use it intentionally and without regret.
3. Eliminate Distractions from Your Workspace
Focus is the foundation of success.
According to Inc. Magazine, it takes an average of 23 minutes to recover from a distraction. That’s nearly half an hour of lost productivity every time you check your phone.
Put your phone away. Close unnecessary tabs. And yes, limit your Netflix binges.
Meeting deadlines consistently is one of the fastest ways to stand out and earn respect.
4. Take Full Responsibility for Your Life
Entrepreneur Derek Sivers once said, “Everything is my fault.”
This mindset doesn’t mean self-blame; it means self-ownership. Stop pointing fingers, making excuses, or waiting for others to change.
If your habits (like smoking or drinking too much) hold you back, it’s time to make better choices. Your friends can’t live your dreams for you; only you can.
5. Invest an Hour a Day in Learning New Skills
Knowledge compounds over time.
Whether you read books, take online courses, or practise a craft, consistent learning gives you a competitive edge.
I used to struggle with academic writing, but I improved by studying the work of great authors and applying what I learned.
Your past doesn’t define you; your actions do. Every new skill adds another tool to your arsenal and makes you more unstoppable.
6. Develop a Growth Mindset
Psychologist Dr. Carol Dweck introduced the concept of fixed vs. growth mindset.
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A fixed mindset believes success is based on natural talent.
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A growth mindset believes success comes from effort and learning.
Choose the growth mindset. Embrace challenges. See failures as feedback. In today’s fast-moving digital world, adaptability is your biggest advantage.
7. Learn Marketing to Reach People Who Need You
I once believed marketing was manipulative, until I realised it’s about helping people solve problems.
If your work provides genuine value, marketing is how you let others know it exists. Even Apple spends billions on it.
Don’t be ashamed to promote your skills or business. Without visibility, your ideas will never reach the people who need them most.
Creative professionals who understand marketing and sales have an unfair advantage.
8. Ask Your Mentor the Right Questions
Good mentors can fast-track your growth.
While mentorship often costs money, it’s one of the best investments you can make. Great mentors don’t care about titles; they care about your progress.
If you don’t have access to a mentor yet, books are your silent mentors. Read the best in your field, take notes, and apply what resonates.
9. Build Confidence Through Action, Not Affirmations
Author Ryan Holiday once said, “I don’t believe in myself. I have evidence.”
Confidence doesn’t come from shouting affirmations into the mirror; it comes from proof. Doing hard things, keeping promises to yourself, and following through.
When you consistently take action, your brain gathers evidence that you can handle whatever comes next. That’s real confidence, grounded, earned, and unshakable.
10. Focus on Your Strengths
Your strengths reveal where your greatest impact lies.
If people compliment you on something often, it’s a clue. Lean into it.
A former professor once told me I was creative, and that simple comment gave me the confidence to go all in. I studied creativity, applied it daily, and turned it into my career advantage.
Double down on your strengths. That’s how you build momentum and mastery.
11. Identify and Challenge Your Limiting Beliefs
Your beliefs shape your reality.
For years, I believed I couldn’t be a great writer because of my chronic tinnitus and astigmatism, sensory challenges that made concentration difficult. But over time, I realised those struggles made me more disciplined, observant, and empathetic.
Your limitations can become your greatest motivators if you let them.
Avoid shortcuts. Growth takes time, but it’s always worth it.
Final Thoughts
Becoming productive, successful, and confident isn’t about working harder than everyone else. It’s about working smarter, consistently, and intentionally.
You don’t need to overhaul your life overnight. Start small: take a break after your next task, schedule your priorities, or spend one hour learning something new.
Every habit you change compounds into long-term success. Remember, true change comes from practising new behaviours.
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