Small, incremental behaviors help differentiate between normal survival, and a more engaged life. We have experts agreeing that the more significant and impactful changes will often come with the built up time of these small everyday habits.
One of the easiest and most immediate changes to make relates to using the snooze button less. Remember, when your alarm goes off and you get out of bed, you are setting yourself up for that day in terms of self-control, productivity and success. Once you get out of bed, having a couple glasses of water to start your day re-hydrates your body after a night’s sleep and provides your body energy to focus.
Gentle movement, can actually take the mornings to another level. If you were to use your mornings as a time to stretch, do yoga or simply do some mobility exercises for about 15 minutes of deliberate movement, you can create a space to relieve some stiffness, stiffness and mental fog. If you were to add some reading time, a couple pages at a time, from a book about mindset – health – now you have fed your body and mind.
In today’s busy world, reducing mindless scrolling on social media can free up hours for more meaningful activities. This could be as simple as spending a few minutes each day journaling, jotting down what you’re grateful for or outlining your goals. Such reflection can help align daily actions with long-term aspirations.
Quality sleep is another important aspect. Going to bed at the same and right time every night gets your body’s internal clock ticking, leading to better-quality sleep and improved focus during the day. And through all of these personal goals, making space for loved ones is what you need at the end of the day. You can share moments, over a meal, chat, this strengthens the bonds that form the pillars of emotional well-being.
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Sofia Babu Chacko is a journalist with over five years of experience covering Indian politics, crime, human rights, gender issues, and stories about marginalized communities. She believes that every voice matters, and journalism has a vital role to play in amplifying those voices. Sofia is committed to creating impact and shedding light on stories that truly matter. Beyond her work in the newsroom, she is also a music enthusiast who enjoys singing.
