For exercise, you can start small like taking the stairs instead of the elevator or parking the car a little further. You avoid the situation where you can't decide and end up ordering take-out pizza. Then each night when you get home, you don't have to think about what to make for dinner. For example, plan your meals for the week (like Mexican on Monday, Italian on Tuesday, etc. Do it enough times, you get into a groove of doing it without much thought (like brushing your teeth). Even if you miss a day, pick it back up rather than giving up on it entirely (like exercising).

It's important that it's done consistently. fun, hobbies, and creative outlets Many of the tips seem simple but adding few good habits to your routine will have a huge positive impact over time. routine activities (repetitive tasks like cleaning) 5. This is a dense book packed with tips for building good habits and creating a daily routine for 6 essential areas: 1. In the book Level Up Your Day we show you how to identify the 80/20 activities in the six areas of your routine and explain how to get the most from each experience.ĭownload: Level Up Your Day: How to Maximize the 6 Essential Areas of Your Daily Routine The great thing about this principle is that, once you're mindful of it, you learn to focus on the 20% that yields the best results. All you have to do identify these activities and focus on them instead of worrying about time-wasting activities. Right now, only a handful of the activities you do each day will have the biggest big impact on your life - whether you're at work, at home or enjoying a hobby. This principle applies to all areas of life. You can do this by applying the 80/20 rule, which states that you achieve 80% of your results from 20% of your effort. The trick to finding that work-life balance is to be intentional with how you spend your time. Learn: How to Find (and Focus on) the 80/20 of Your Daily Activities when you work best late at night.) So what's the secret to creating a daily routine that sticks? The answer: Build one that matches your natural energy levels and gives you the flexibility to meet all of your day-to-day obligations. (Like forcing yourself to wake up at 5 a.m. Or you might be following advice that doesn't match who you are. You might be so busy that you can't add anything else to your crowded schedule. Unfortunately, it isn't always easy to stick to a day-to-day ritual. (Instead of chaos, overwhelm, and exhaustion.) You can make this happen by building a daily routine that perfectly blends your personality with your career and personal obligations. Imagine what your life would be like if your days were filled with purpose, productivity, and time to enjoy the little things.

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