Habits. There are good
habits and there are bad habits and all of us have a mixture of both. The
challenge is to encourage and build upon the good habits and eliminate the bad.
Our habits can have a
significant impact on our careers and that is one reason it is so important to
build on and add to our good habits.
With that in mind here
are five habits that can enhance your career and life:
Sleep. It is important
to your intellectual and emotional well-being to ensure that you get enough
sleep every night. Set a bed time that allows you to get 7-8 hours of sleep
every night and stick to it. Avoid watching TV or drinking alcohol right before
bed.
Meditate. You don't
have to be a monk to enjoy the benefits of meditation and you don't need to
meditate for long periods of time. A simple practice of 5 minutes of attention
to your breathing can bring great benefits.
Eat. Focus on eating
healthy and energy-producing foods, while avoiding a lot of sugar, salt, and
alcohol. You'll feel better and have more creative energy to apply to your work
and home life.
Move. Avoid a
sedentary life. This is especially important for those who spend long hours in
front of a computer. Be sure to stand up and take a break every hour. Walk
around the office or get outside. Do some light stretching.
Thank. If needed
adjust your attitude and be grateful: for your job, your family, your
co-worker, where you live. Find something to be grateful for every day. And a
bonus habit: journal. Keep a daily journal where you can write about your
progress and note those things in your life you are thankful for.
A great resource for
developing good habits is Gretchen Rubin's new book Better Than Before. Learn
more about it and check out helpful resources at her web site.
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