Just Habits

2022-01-12 08:00:00 Do not go along with everything

Respond to all invitations from friends by saying "I'll check my calendar". Don't say yes or no right away. If you say "no" right away, you risk losing friends, and if you say "yes" to everything, you can be physically and emotionally overwhelmed.

Reluctantly evaluate each invitation and instead of giving an immediate answer, say, "I'll check my schedule and let you know". Then you'll have the opportunity to check the schedule of already scheduled activities and prioritise them. Открыть/Комментировать

2022-01-11 16:00:03 Capture the highlights of your event

Even if you're not a fan of getting your face in a group photo. Because you don't have to take a picture of your face, you can get away with taking a picture of the event itself, the place, etc. Открыть/Комментировать

2022-01-11 14:00:02 Repeat affirmations

Constant, daily repetition of affirmations will open your mind to new possibilities. You can't say a positive affirmation once, or even ten times, and expect to radically change your thinking.

It's like pumping your muscles: you have to do it all the time for a long time to get a beautifully toned body. Открыть/Комментировать

2022-01-11 08:00:02 Stop stressing about everything

Chronic stress suppresses immune reactions, induces us to overeat, smoke and abuse alcohol, and interferes with normal sleep.

All these factors in themselves wear down the body's defences.

Sort out the factors that get in the way of a peaceful life and learn how to relax. Открыть/Комментировать

2022-01-10 17:00:01 Drink freshly squeezed juices and water

You can even replace your morning cup of coffee with a glass of freshly squeezed orange (or whatever) juice.

While we're not saying that it will make you a hundred percent healthier and more energetic, juices are a great alternative to taking vitamins and pills. In addition, juices are easier to digest than the fruit you eat.

Water is one of the body's main sources of energy. If we do not drink enough of it, our capacity for work drops, we feel sluggish and apathetic. Открыть/Комментировать

2022-01-10 14:00:01 Take a break from work

The style of work itself may vary, but one rule remains the same — get up from your desk and move around periodically.

Movement helps to energise you and stimulates new thoughts. It increases blood flow, which is good for the brain and the body as a whole.

However, simply walking around the table, of course, is not enough to get you fully rested and rejuvenated.

So, in any case, you should leave at least one day in your busy week fully dedicated to yourself.

Getting away from work for a period of time is important as it helps to rebuild your body's resources. Открыть/Комментировать

2022-01-10 08:00:01 Get your clothes ready for tomorrow's day in the evening

Mornings are the most hectic parts of the day, especially when you're struggling not to be late for work or school, paying the price for wanting as much sleep as possible.

So, having your clothes neatly packed and ironed in the morning should save you an extra 10 minutes and also a whole lot of stress. Открыть/Комментировать

2022-01-09 20:00:01 Eat chocolate

Everyone knows that chocolate makes us happier. But it also boosts motivation. According to studies, it depends on the amount of dopamine in the body.

And chocolate contributes to the production of this neurotransmitter which enhances cognitive functions, spatial memory and attention.

Cocoa and chocolate also stimulate areas of the brain involved in learning and memorizing. Открыть/Комментировать

2022-01-09 14:00:01 Be socially active

We are social creatures by nature. Even people who prefer solitude seek socialisation, just not as broadly.

Research shows that social activity like living with others, playing games, attending events, travelling, volunteering and so on protects against cognitive impairment and improves brain function.

Therefore, to prolong your life and improve its quality in old age, it is worth to be socially active more often. Открыть/Комментировать

2022-01-09 08:00:01 Planning for failure

Before you get down to business, answer a few questions. When will I give up? What am I most likely to be distracted by? What kind of indulgence will I give myself? Fantasise about how and why you make a typical mistake.

And then think about how you can make an imaginary failure into a victory. What you can do to avoid falling for temptation. And let that be part of your plan to reach your goal. Открыть/Комментировать