“The secret of getting ahead is getting started.”
Mark Twain
We all want to live a better life, and if you are ready to make a few changes to your daily routine, you’ve come to the right place. Here are three powerful habits you can start doing today to get you on the right path to a better life.
Wake up Early
“The morning is an important time of day, because how you spend your morning can often tell you what kind of day you are going to have.”
Lemony Snicket
One of the most important habits you can establish is waking up early. When you wake up early, you can start the day off on the right foot and set the tone for the day. In the morning, consider taking some time to journal and write down your thoughts and ideas. Writing your thoughts and feelings down can help clear your mind and bring clarity to your goals for the day. This practice also enables you to organize your thoughts and prioritize daily tasks.
In addition to journaling, read something inspirational and thought-provoking. Reading can help you to gain new perspectives and insights into different topics, which can increase your capacity for learning and growth. If this seems intimidating, don’t worry. It’s not how much you read, it’s what you read. Consider choosing a book like Leo Tolstoy’s A Calendar of Wisdom, Robert Greene’s The Daily Laws, or Ryan Holiday’s The Daily Stoic. (affiliate links)
Finally, take a walk outside and get some morning sunlight. Morning sunlight helps to energize your body and increase your focus and alertness throughout the day.
Plan Your Day
“If you don’t design your own life plan, chances are you’ll fall into someone else’s plan. And guess what they have planned for you? Not much.”
Jim Rohn
The next habit you should start implementing is to plan your day. Start with the most challenging task and set aside specific times for breaks. It’s essential to get away from the screen throughout the day. These breaks can be great opportunities to go for short walks. Doing this will help you to get some fresh air and clear your mind.
At the end of the day, it’s also important to plan a definite end time for your work day. This will help you stay focused and ensure you don’t overwork yourself and sacrifice time with your friends and family.
Put Your Day Up for Review
“I shall put myself under observation straight away and undertake a review of my day – a course which is of the utmost benefit. What really ruins our characters is the fact that none of us looks back over his life. We think about what we are going to do, and only rarely of that, and fail to think about what we have done, yet any plans for the future are dependent on the past.”
Seneca (Letters From a Stoic, p. 140)
The last habit you should start doing is to put your day up for review. Reflect on what went well today and what could have gone better. This practice will help you to learn from both and make small changes to move forward.
Key Ideas
By establishing these three habits, you can start to make positive changes to your life that will help you to reach your goals and live a better life. Wake up early, plan your day, and put your day up for review. These three habits can help you to stay focused and motivated to reach your goals. Start doing them today and take the first steps towards a better life.
