Hajra Naz
Bad things you do again and again are like slow poisons that kill you slowly. You don’t know it’s happening until you are in a very bad place. It’s hard to stop doing bad things, maybe impossible! The sooner you know about bad things and try to not do them, the better your work, life, and friends will be.
Good things you do again and again are hard to start but easy to keep doing. Bad habits you do again and again are easy to start but hard to stop. What you consistently do will determine how well you perform.
You have to quit doing these terrible things right away if you want to become the kind of person you have always desired. It’s excellent if you don’t do these things!
But don’t start doing them.
1. Waiting for the right time
Chuck it! There is nothing called the right time! Set the time appropriately if nothing seems to be right.
What are you waiting for? Excuses? Resources? Hurdles?
“Do not wait: the time will never be ‘just right’. Start where you stand, and work with whatever tools you may have at your command and better tools will be found as you go along.”― Napoleon Hill
The quote up above, in my opinion, says it all.
Get started now!
2. Using cell phones in bed
Using phones, computers, and tablets before sleep can mess up your rest. The blue light from these things can stop your body from making a sleep helper called melatonin. This keeps you awake and messes up your body’s sleep clock. Over time, you might have trouble sleeping. Feeling sleepy in the morning can also mess up your day.
The easy fix is to turn off your phone and finish your job at least an hour before bed to avoid being awakened by several social media notifications.
Read More: Doctor reveals how phone usage at night can cause depression
3. Saying YES
“YES MAN” will experience tension, regret, and sadness at the end. How can you say yes to everything? Is it possible for you to attend movies, parties, and holiday trips all the time? What about your priorities? How long can you sit and enjoy with people you don’t like? Can you work an additional shift without getting paid? Start saying “NO” and be happy.
4. Comparing yourself to others
Did you ever get pleasure comparing your career, looks, spouse, salary, and wealth to others? All you get is envy and frustration! No peace. Agree? Don’t seek validation! You are on the correct track if your employment is bringing you joy and fulfilment. Who would become an actress, physician, or comic if everyone had to become Einstein? Everybody has a distinct backstory that gives them their individuality, strength, and inventiveness!
“Comparison is an act of violence against the self.” Iyanla Vanzant
5. Being late
Give up staying up late and waking up to a snooze button! It prevents you from getting a good night’s sleep. Correct? You miss breakfast, get up late, and irritate folks at work or events. How many times will you say sorry? That’s the worst way to start your day because you are going to be unproductive and disorganized throughout the day. And, then sleep at night with “I am never good enough” thoughts.
6. Multi-tasking during meetings
Oh, it’s so cool!!! Is that what you think?
Speaking on the phone with your spouse when you are in the middle of a new business deal isn’t very polite, is it? or using your phone to check something when out on a date?
Not only does multitasking create a bad impression, but signals are more important to you than anything or anyone else. Also, more tasks mean more mistakes. Your IQ drops, your brain shrinks, and your productivity drops by 40% when you multitask.
Get More Done–One Thing at a Time.
7. Poor money management
What unintended consequences may neglect your financial well-being have? Lavish spending and too many loans increase debt and lower savings. And, also creates financial stress that is equivalent to symptoms of PTSD according to the new payoff study.
High stress levels can increase the risk of heart attack by 25% besides influencing mood, appetite, job performance, relationships, and mental health. Seek financial advice! Live a better quality of life!
Read More: 7 Ways to manage your money better
8. Being in toxic relationships
Do you have a nasty neighbour getting on your nerves? Or a jealous coworker messing with your important projects? a friend who never appreciates you? Are you in a loveless relationship?
Well, toxic people are unavoidable! They are always there, everywhere!
You may either waste your time and energy thinking about them constantly, or you can choose to concentrate on the positive people in your life.
The good news is being with positive and grateful people has myriad benefits including –
low stress, improved psychological and physical well-being, personal and professional growth, high confidence, and an increase in happiness.
9. Poor stress management
Most of us don’t pay much attention to stress until it starts to interfere with our daily routines. Some common symptoms are –
- Inability to concentrate
- Poor judgement
- Aches and pains
- Irritability/anger
- Nervous habits like nail-biting
- Loss of sex drive
If left unaddressed stress can cause serious health physical health problems (like heart disease, and stroke), mental health problems (such as depression, and anxiety), and psychological problems.
Find out what is stressful for you and work on it!
Some daily rituals that most successful people in the world do daily to de-stress themselves are –
- Set up boundaries
- Practice yoga, meditation, journaling introspectively, relaxation techniques, and book reading.
- Work according to their to-do list
- Achieve set goals
- Good sleep
- Spend time with loved ones
- Play sports or indulge in active hobbies like fishing
10. Sedentary behaviour
Sitting around a lot is bad for you. Things like watching shows all day, playing games, eating fast food, and reading in bed are not good.
Not moving enough is a big health problem. Many people die because they don’t move. Stop sitting around all the time.
How to be more active?
Make your food instead of buying fast food. Walking is good for you. Walk for 30 minutes each day to be healthy.
You can also:
- Run 30 minutes daily
- Use stairs more than the elevator
- Take breaks between work
- Stand more
- Spend more time doing household chores
- Walk while talking over the phone
