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Does your head feel like a washing machine with thoughts tumbling over each other? Don’t panic, with these tips you can reduce the anxiety in your head.
A head that always rattles
Work stress, stimuli, tasks, ideas, inspiration, information and various distractions ensure that your mind is never turned off.
My head is never quiet either. There is always something to remember, work on, think about or worry about. So you are not alone.
Such a busy head is of course very tiring. It makes it difficult for you to concentrate and makes you feel tense or rushed. This makes you feel less good about yourself and can become irritated more quickly.
Small changes can reduce this unrest. So that you feel light, fresh and focused again. Sounds good, right? Let’s get started!
Accept the unrest
It may sound a bit contradictory. But by accepting that your mind never stands still, you create more peace for yourself.
There is a little voice in your head that interferes with everything . That in itself is not surprising. Everyone has a voice like that. However, some people’s voices are a bit louder than others.
The trick is not to ignore that voice. You better accept him. You will always have thoughts about what is happening in your life. That doesn’t mean you actually have to do anything with all those thoughts.
You decide which thoughts are worthwhile and which thoughts can float happily by like clouds in the sky.
Sounds familiar? That may be true, because this tactic is also used in meditation. Meditation is not about clearing your head. That is impossible. Meditation is about directing your attention and not getting carried away by your thoughts.
Get a grip on your thoughts
There’s one more thing you need to know about your brain: it can’t handle loose ends. An email you still need to answer, your sister waiting for your call, an argument that’s bothering you, a gift you need to buy, the babysitter you need to arrange.
Your brain will continue to do this until you have taken action. You would think it would be useful to have those daily pop-ups in your head. Or not?
Well, not actually. The problem is that you get those pop-ups at the most inconvenient times. Your brain is not a reliable system that sends you a reminder at the right time. Moreover, it considers every loose end equally important. There is no priority filter.
That is why it is much more convenient to regularly collect all loose ends or thoughts and write them down in a notebook or note-taking app. You can then put them in order of importance and attach concrete actions to them.
And things over which you have no influence? You can let that go. Such as someone else’s opinion or frustrations about something that is beyond your control.
This way you ensure that your brain does not have to constantly worry about loose ends. You can use the space this creates to come up with creative or smart solutions for really important issues.
Do one thing at a time
Multitasking is out. Single-tasking is in. By focusing on one task at a time, you work more effectively, achieve better results and are less stressed.
Multitasking or quickly switching between different tasks, on the other hand, costs a lot of energy. You are actually always starting and stopping a task, so you always need restart time to get back into it. Moreover, this way of working increases the chance of errors.
I notice this effect myself in the car, for example. When I’m driving in a busy, unfamiliar city where I don’t know the way, I automatically turn off the radio so I can concentrate on one thing at a time.
Do you get distracted or bored easily? Then set a timer for half an hour, for example. Agree with yourself that you will work for half an hour and that you can then check your email or look at your phone for five minutes. Try to extend this focus time further and further.
Make your life less busy and complicated
If you are naturally busy in your head, it is nice if the rest of your life is simple and clear. Think of: less stuff, fewer obligations, less stress and less hassle.
A fresh and tidy living and working environment helps you to relax. Throw out unnecessary junk, regularly sweep through your digital files with a virtual broom – and give everything a permanent place so you can easily find it again.
It’s also nice to have fixed routines that you don’t have to think about. Such as a fixed evening and morning routine. This may sound boring, but it helps you streamline your life so you experience more peace.
Ask yourself what small steps you can take to make your life less busy and complicated. Some examples:
Start your day with the most important task.
Don’t check your email until mid-morning.
Stop checking the news frequently.
Unsubscribe from newsletters and advertising.
Make a weekly menu or cook meals that you freeze for later.
Express disagreements immediately, before they take on a life of their own.
Set up automatic payments and automatic savings.
Cancel unnecessary insurance or memberships.
Stop obligations that give you a lot of stress and little pleasure.
Find out if you can automate or outsource tasks.
Reduce restless and agitated feelings
A restless and agitated feeling can ruin your life. Everything feels harder, more viscous, your world feels smaller and it’s hard to relax and simply be happy.
Keep doing your best all the time to control your Mind !!!
Are you unable to sleep because you are bothered by racing thoughts? Do those racing thoughts keep you awake and would you like to stop them? These insights help.
1. Realize that you will still have this brain tomorrow
There is something you should not forget. At least, your brain doesn’t want you to forget it. For example, in your head you rehearse how you are going to tell that colleague the truth after the weekend. Or you’re wondering again what to do about that annoying problem that’s gnawing at you.
Well – good news. The fact that you can think about it like this in bed now – when you are most tired – means that you can think about it even more tomorrow .
When you wake up tomorrow you will still have this brain. In fact – tomorrow your brain will be rested, and it will be much better able to deal with the world in a constructive way.
So let it go. Trust that your brain knows what to do during that conversation with that colleague on Monday. And know that you can put it back to work tomorrow to solve that problem.
Now you can sleep.
2. Know that those racing thoughts are absolutely useless
All those rehearsals and contemplations cost you a lot of energy. They keep you awake and make your brain work overtime. And for what? For a false sense of control .
If you think long enough about the confrontation you want to face, it seems as if you are preparing yourself well. In reality, you mainly become cramped and restless. And that preparation leads nowhere.
Why not? Because life rarely unfolds the way we imagine it does late at night . The reality is always different. Then you are ready with the sharp comments that you have ‘rehearsed’ at night – but the confrontation turns out to be completely absent. Well.
You don’t think about the problems in your life in bed. You do this with a notebook in front of your face, a cup of coffee on the table and nice music. With an attitude of: “So, how are we going to wash that pig.”
So let it go. You can go to sleep. Because if you’re busy doing completely pointless things, you might as well go to sleep. At least that’s good for something.
3. Know that you have no control over it anyway
It is what it is. And you don’t always have control over how things are.
In fact, you have almost no control over most of the things you worry about. That is the reason you suffer from those racing thoughts . Because if you had control over it now, you would just fix the problem. Worrying thoughts give you – as I already wrote – a false sense of control.
By keeping the thoughts in the front of your brain, you seem to gain more control. In reality, you mainly get more stress hormones and a significant sleep deprivation.
You know – it can be hard not to have control over something. But you can also look at it differently. It is also liberating to realize this .
Why? Because then you can let it go. “We’ll see how it turns out” is quite a healthy way of thinking in such a situation. Because this is the only logical response when you have no control over something .
You don’t worry about whether the sun will rise tomorrow, do you? You have no say in that at all. If a black hole suddenly hurls Earth out of the solar system or a nearby supernova sterilizes the planet in an instant – that’s what it is. If we freeze to death, then we freeze to death, my grandmother would have said.
So please go to sleep. You ‘ll see again tomorrow . Life unfolds as it unfolds. That’s what it is. And that’s how it has always been. No reason to worry, but reason to relax. Tomorrow you will be ready again with a rested brain – so time to rest.
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Do you want to become a better version of yourself, but do you find it difficult to break old patterns? With these 3 exercises you increase your chance of success.
Create a new version of yourself
Before you start: which pattern do you want to break?
It is difficult to break an old pattern. This takes time, effort and energy. You have a greater chance of success if you focus on breaking one pattern.
If you want to break multiple patterns, don’t do it at the same time. Consciously choose one thing. Something that bothers you a lot or that you consider important at this moment in your life. The rest will come later.
Exercise 1: Turn off the autopilot
Every day you do many things on autopilot. So that you don’t unnecessarily spend a lot of time and energy thinking about actions. Very efficient of course.
This is great when it comes to things like brushing your teeth or making your bed. But less pleasant when it comes to bad habits or negative patterns such as smoking, stress eating, procrastination or saying ‘yes’ too often.
We all have such an autopilot. Your brain loves patterns and is less fond of changes.
The first thing you should do is turn off the autopilot and get behind the wheel yourself. Are you ready for it? Buckle up? Tank full? Great, let’s leave.
Along the way you will notice that there are moments when the autopilot wants to take over again. The big difference is that you are now alert to it. So that you can put on the brakes or make adjustments as soon as you risk getting back on the old path.
Try to discover:
what the reason is. This could be something as simple as a time when you used to do something, but it could also be an emotion or situation.
what desire is behind it. For example, the desire for an addictive drug or the desire to be liked.
what it gets you. The pleasure of gaming, the kick you get from eating sugar or the gratitude of your colleague when you take over her work.
For this last point (what are the benefits?) don’t just note the positive aspects of your behavior. For example, always saying ‘yes’ may generate gratitude from others, but it also causes stress and a lack of time for yourself.
Exercise 2: Avoid temptation
Did you know that you only have a limited amount of willpower every day? Every time you have to put effort into something, you use a little of that willpower. Until it’s gone.
The trick is to ensure that breaking your old pattern takes as little willpower as possible. You will work on that in this exercise. You do this by removing temptations as much as possible.
Suppose you want to get rid of your smartphone addiction . What can you do to minimize temptation? Think: putting your phone in a closet, uninstalling addictive apps and turning off notifications.
Sometimes it is difficult to completely remove a temptation. What you can do is make rules for yourself.
Some examples:
No more gossiping: I only talk positively about other people.
Preventing procrastination: I put my tasks in my agenda and I stick to them.
Saying ‘yes’ less often: I only give up my private time in emergencies.
Not always available: After 6 p.m. my (work) phone goes silent.
Less stress eating: If I suffer from stress, I go for a walk.
Less likely to get defensive: If I feel attacked, I count to 10 before answering.
Think about how you can ensure that you are as little tempted as possible to fall into your old pattern.
Exercise 3: Replace your old pattern with a new pattern
If you want to get rid of an old pattern, the obvious thing to do is to replace it with a new pattern.
This works best if you are convinced that the new pattern has more advantages than the old pattern.
For example, you may decide that from now on you will eat an apple instead of a bar of chocolate, but of course an apple does not give the same feeling of happiness as a bar of chocolate. So you will have to motivate yourself to choose the apple.
This is how you do it:
Write down what the new pattern will bring you. These could be things like: a healthier life, more time for your family, better mental health or more self-confidence. Remind yourself of these benefits during difficult moments.
Make your new pattern attractive. For example, by linking it to something you like. Listen to your favorite podcast while exercising, meet friends for a bike ride instead of a pub crawl or have a cup of coffee with colleagues instead of lighting a cigarette outside.
Don’t be too hard on yourself. Start with small changes that start an upward spiral. For example, agree with yourself that you will put on your running shoes and go outside. That’s already a win. Or set yourself the goal of reading a page every day or giving your opinion at least once during every meeting at work. Are you still falling back into your old pattern? Then don’t judge yourself. Maybe you were tired, sad or stressed. There is always a new day.
Track your progress. Motivate yourself by keeping track of how well you are doing. This can be done very simply by writing down every day whether you have managed to maintain your new pattern and how. Can’t make it one day? Then write that down too. Not to bully yourself, but so that you are extra motivated to pick up the thread again the next day.
Reward yourself. Promise yourself a nice reward if you manage to maintain your new pattern. Did you enjoy your work and beat your procrastination? Then treat yourself to an evening of watching a movie or gaming. Or have you stopped smoking for six months? Reward yourself with a weekend away.
Less procrastination, more self-discipline
The more discipline you have, the easier it is to break unwanted patterns. And the good news is: you can learn self-discipline.
10. When you meet aspirational people – ELEVATE THEM.
11. When you meet strong people – SUPPORT THEM.
12. When you meet godly people – BLESS THEM.
13. When you meet elderly people – RESPECT THEM.
14. When you meet weak people – STRENGTHEN THEM.
15. When you meet hardworking people – ENCOURAGE THEM.
16. When you meet kind people – ESTEEM THEM.
17. When you meet Honest people -PROMOTE THEM.
18. When you meet virtuous people – REWARD THEM.
19. When you meety evil people – EVADE THEM.
20. And in all situation “Watch, Pray and wish everyone well.
Some More Quotes with the Lessons behind them
1.Dr. Ben Carson said, “I struggled academically throughout elementary school yet became the best neurosurgeon in the world in 1987.”LESSON: Struggling is a sign that you are on a verge of success. Don’t quit yet.
2. Bill Gates said, “I didn’t even complete my university education but became the world’s richest man.” LESSON: School does not make you rich. School is only supposed to polish what will make you rich, not make you rich.
3. Christiano Ronaldo said, “I told my father that we would be very rich but he couldn’t believe me. I made it a reality.” LESSON: Your words rule your life. If you mean what you have said, each word will come to pass. You get what you say.
4. Hear Lionel Messi!, “I used to serve tea at a shop to support my football training and still became one of the world’s best footballers.”LESSON: Believe in your dream. Don’t let your pain tell you how your future will look like.
5. Steve Jobs penned, “I used to sleep on the floor in my friends’ rooms, returning coke bottles for food, money, and getting weekly free meals at a local temple, I later on founded Apple Company.” LESSON: That you are small today doesn’t mean you will be small tomorrow. Keep trusting God.
6. Former British PM, Tony Blair said & I quote, “My teachers used to call me a failure, but I became a Prime Minister.”LESSON: Don’t let someone else’s opinions of you become your reality.
7. Bishop David Oyedepo said, “I started Living Faith Church from a lawn tennis court with three members only & preached prosperity. Many of my friends criticised me, but today we have the largest church auditorium in the world & two world-class universities.”LESSON: Believe in yourself even if no one does & never think of quitting.
8. Nelson Mandela said, “I was in prison for 27 years & still became president.”LESSON: You can be anything you want to be no matter where you have been or what you have been through.
9.REECE “I drove a taxi to finance my university education but today I’m a billionaire.” LESSON: Don’t let your past decide the kind of future you need to have.
10. Harland Sanders, Founder of KFC said, “I was on the verge of suicide when an Idea of opening a restaurant hit me after I retired as a cook in the Navy.”LESSON: Nothing is ever too late. “Too late” is a language of failures. Your future can begin at any age. Don’t ever let AGE limit you.
11. Aliko Dangote said, “I worked for my uncle since I was a small boy, people looked down on me. I later on took a loan from my uncle to open a tiny shop. I worked hard to make ends meet. Now I am the richest Man in Africa.LESSON: Failures or limitations of the past have no control over the greatness in you. To him that believes, all things are possible.
12. Barack Hussein Obama said, I am a son of a black immigrant from Kenya, I graduated from Harvard and later on became a Senator in Chicago. I was also the President of the most powerful nation on Earth.LESSON: Never design your life like a garden where anyone can walk in and out. Design it like the sky where everyone aspires to reach!
13. Arnold Swarzzenegger said, I traveled to America in search of financial independence when I was 15yrs old. I became the world’s strongest man 7 times and Mr Universe. I then got my Economics degree, then I became one of Hollywood’s best actors before I was voted twice as governor of California.”LESSON: Don’t wait for everybody to believe in your ability and dreams.
“CONFIDENCE is when you believe in yourself and your abilities, ARROGANCE is when you think you are better than others and act accordingly.” – Stewart Stafford
“Having a low opinion of yourself is not ‘modesty’. It’s self-destruction. Holding your uniqueness in high regard is not ‘egotism’. It’s a necessary precondition to happiness and success.” – Bobbe Sommer
“To establish true self-esteem, WE MUST CONCENTRATE ON OUR SUCCESSES and forget about the failures and the negatives in our lives.” — Denis Waitley
“Whether you think you can or think you can’t, you are right.” – Henry Ford
“Nothing builds self esteem and self confidence like accomplishment.” – Thomas Carlyle
“Have confidence that if you have done a little thing well, you can do a bigger thing well too.” – David Storey
“Confidence is A HABIT that can be developed by acting as IF YOU ALREADY had the confidence you desire to have.” – Brian Tracy
“If you are insecure, guess what? The rest of the world is too. Do not overestimate the competition and underestimate yourself. YOU ARE BETTER THAN YOU THINK.” – T. Harv Eker
“Self worth cannot be verified by others. You are worthy because you say it is so. If you depend on others for your value it is other-worth.” – Wayne Dyer
“Self confidence is a SUPER POWER. Once you start to believe in yourself, magic starts happening.” – Unknown
Bonus #1 “You are a Divine creation, a Being of Light who showed up here as a human being at the exact moment you were supposed to. You are the Beloved, a miracle, a part of the eternal perfection.” — Wayne Dyer
Bonus #2 “Always remember you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” – Christopher Robin Unleash your super powers by reminding yourself of your successes, your strengths, your wisdom, your experience and how far you’ve come. YOU ARE THE POWER!
Hello folks around the world here in short something about the power of habit.
Here I quickly listen some point regarding the power of habit. You can add more if you want. Happy reading !
1.Habits are automatic behaviors that are triggered by a specific cue and reinforced by a reward.
2.Habits can be changed by identifying the cue and reward, and replacing the behavior with a new one.
3.Habits are powerful because they shape our beliefs and behaviors, and can influence our decision-making.
4.Habits can be helpful, such as brushing our teeth every day, or they can be harmful, such as smoking or procrastinating.
5.To change a habit, we need to be aware of our current habits, and then create a plan to change them.
6.Changing a habit requires consistency and persistence, and often involves some discomfort or discomfort.
7.Changing a habit can be challenging, but it is possible and can lead to significant improvements in our lives.
8.Habits are an important part of who we are, and by understanding and changing our habits, we can take control of our lives and create positive change.
1. People will respect you based on how you respect yourself, talk to people and how you treat people around you with respect and good and positive energy.
2. No amount of bribery can make people love you if you’re a bad person.
3. Good behavior attracts people to you, while bad behavior repels people.
4. Tell people your own story first. They will share theirs eventually. (The Art of Making Someone Confess).
5.Blind people are much sensitive.
6. If you want someone new to like you, then refer to people you’ve just met by their name. People love being referred to by their name and it will establish a sense of trust and friendship right away.
7.Be thankful for all the struggles you went through. They make you stronger, wiser and humble. Don’t let it break you and let it make you.
8. Slow eaters generally like to be in control and know how to appreciate life. Fast eaters tend to be ambitious, goal-oriented, open to new experiences, and often impatient.
9. Before talking to a new person, a smile from you gains their positive approach towards you.
10.70% of people pretend to be okay simply because they don’t want to annoy others with their problems.
11. You don’t have to be good at all things to be rich, but you have to be good at some things in which no one can beat you.
12. People think that to be strong is to never feel pain . But in reality, the strongest people are the ones who feel it but get through it.
13.Apparently, it will only take up to 4 minutes to decide whether you like someone or not. As such, if you want to make a good impression on someone, you have only got around 4 minutes to do so.
If you are always working to move forward, you will see progress quickly. But you can’t always just move forward. Discover the magic of consolidation.
Tie up the loose ends
Many people – including myself – who are crazy about growth and development are always busy. Always busy with new projects, new habits and the integration of new ideas.
That’s nice – because it ensures rapid personal growth . Being busy leads to results. And if you do it smart, to a lot of desirable results .
For example, I worked hard in the past months at home on my personal development and tons of other stuff which must help me grow further in life. Cool projects are helping me and blogzynergy to move forward quickly. It ensures growth, better quality, more simplicity and more added value.
But you can’t just keep running forward. Occasionally it is important to consolidate.
You always drop stitches
Consolidate means something like ‘making something permanent’ or ‘maintaining your edge’ . It means solidifying the progress you’ve made so it doesn’t slip through your fingers.
When you go full steam ahead, you always drop stitches. There are always things that don’t go quite right . Things you need to pay some attention to.
What kind of things?
If you have minimized in the house, there are still nooks and cupboards that you have not got around to.
If you’ve done odd jobs, there are always those little jobs that have been left behind.
So you can fill up the list further depending on your circumstances Etc.
You achieve a lot at full speed ahead . But you don’t achieve everything. You always drop stitches. And those little things add up. And the more stitches you drop, the more unstable your progress becomes.
Small problems become big problems
Small problems can become huge problems in the long run. Let’s say you got into the habit of drinking a green smoothie every day. Super nice, but you notice that you also find it a lot of work.
To consolidate this habit it is important that you work on the infrastructure under this habit.
You figure out how to cut less fruit, for example by using frozen fruit.
You take the trouble to cut everything up once a week and freeze it in bags so that you’re ready in the morning.
Or you make a huge smoothie every week that you freeze per portion and take it out of the fridge in the evening so that you can continue straight away in the morning.
You’re starting to feel how the daily investment of time is going to be a problem for your new habit, so take steps to avoid wasting your progress . You consolidate, which increases your chances of holding on to your success longer.
Consolidation is not sexy
No. Marching towards a cool goal, we think that’s sexy. Tying up the loose ends – that’s less interesting. But no less important .
It is important that you alternate between the two. You achieve things, and then you make sure you consolidate your success. You close the leak in the dam, and then you work on strengthening the dam. So that you don’t have to plug the leak again next year.
What loose ends are there in your life? Which issues need attention? Plan some time for this work. Like planning your finances, solving those last chores, improving important processes.
It’s not sexy, but it’s important. You make sure that your life remains fun in the long run . You maintain the infrastructure on which your happiness and pleasure is based.
First you lay down the rails, and then you make sure they can take a beating. Because without rails it will be a bumpy ride.
Is chaos increasing in your life? You are not alone – the whole universe is affected. These 11 techniques will help you towards a simpler life.
Pfff – can this be simpler?
Entropy is everywhere: if we do nothing, life will only become more chaotic.
Systems in this universe – including your life – tend to become more and more complex .
We can (temporarily) reduce entropy, but that does not happen automatically.
Removing chaos from your life is like building a sandcastle in the surf – eventually you lose it to the sea, but you have a lot of fun in the meantime.
If we want to live a simpler life with less stress, we must constantly work on this. Then it is important that we set up habits and systems that help us every day to tame the chaos , to keep an overview and to increase simplicity.
These 11 techniques have helped me for years, maybe they will help you too.
Let’s see.
1. Tidy up your house
If you live in an empty room with no stuff, you never have to tidy up and you never lose anything. Cleaning is also fast!
It’s just not very practical.
It does show how it works: the more stuff you add to the empty room, the more complex the situation becomes .
Clean up more
Cleaning more
Lost more things
More anxiety and stress
Move and put back more
Less physical and mental space
More hassle to move
Etc.
You make your life easier with less stuff . But it’s a balance – too little can actually complicate your life.
For example, life is simpler with a can opener when you want to open a can. But nobody needs three can openers.
The question you want to ask yourself at home (and for the rest of your life) is simple:
“What is essential for a good life?”
The rest can go.
Just start small: scan your environment, find something that is unnecessary and get rid of it now.
That cleans up nicely.
2. Clean up your digital clutter
All those documents on your desktop don’t make your life any easier. The same goes for that mailbox with 1,402 unread messages.
Digital clutter is no different from real clutter: eventually you ‘have’ to do something with it . And in the meantime, it makes your life more viscous than it needs to be.
A tidy digital environment is an extension of a tidy home. Especially if you spend a lot of time on your devices.
For example, now walk through your smartphone and find at least one app that you can delete.
Advanced Challenge: Delete the Facebook, Instagram, Reddit or Tiktok app (or all of them!) 🚀
3. Reduce your screen time
Speaking of devices – if a simpler life is your goal then it helps to dose your screen time .
Of course, we first look at your smartphone. But maybe it’s also your laptop, tablet, television or game console for you.
We receive most of the stressful messages through our screens . Bad news, shocking posts on social media, YouTube videos or Reddit posts that concern us (negatively), drama or all kinds of unnecessary input via group apps, an endless stream of (unnecessary) notifications, work emails in your spare time – it doesn’t stop.
Bring a little more ’80s into your life and reduce your screen time step by step. Recently I described the steps I took:
Now dive into your screen time stats and see which apps gave you the most notifications last week. Simply silence one or more of these apps completely – nice and quiet.
4. Decide what matters most
If you know what you want, you know what you can cut.
When I know I want to travel towards the sun, I no longer have to orientate myself on ski suits but only on swimming trunks – it makes my life easier.
Making a decision instantly makes your life easier . Even if you don’t make the ‘perfect’ choice.
So you can ask yourself, “What does my ideal life look like?”
Write the answer to this question directly in your diary, notebook or a notes app.
Focus your attention on the things that bring you closer to this ideal, and try to give less and less time and attention to the rest.
5. Give yourself a simple and clear goal
With a concrete goal you immediately make your life simpler.
Suppose, in my ideal life, I do half an hour of yoga every morning before the kids wake up.
A concrete goal can then help me to achieve this. For example, I set a goal of learning my morning yoga habit within 30 days .
Such a goal immediately spurs me to action:
I’m going to delve into getting up earlier and set my alarm a little earlier.
I also go to bed a little earlier and adjust my evening routine.
I’m taking some steps to make my attic suitable for a nice yoga routine.
I streamline my evening and morning routine to make this habit easier (I lay out clothes, unroll the mat, fill a bottle of water, etc.)
I’m going to look for some tips for a suitable yoga routine that helps me on the points that I find important. Based on that, I put together a standard routine that I’m going to try.
I start with my new habit, and adjust based on what I learn.
I track my progress and feel motivated to get used to this new habit within 30 days.
A goal helps you put your ideal life into practice . It helps you focus, making your life simpler.
Now think of a simple goal you can set to achieve one aspect of your ideal life.
6. Streamline your life for more simplicity
Often there is something you can do to reduce ‘hassle’ and ‘trammeling’ in your routines.
By streamlining your life you can save a lot of time and aggravation and make your life easier.
For example: thanks to a few key hooks in the hallway, we never lose our keys again! A stupid example perhaps, but a great pleasure for me every day.
You make a process clearer, simpler and reduce friction.
Look for a small optimization that you can do today to streamline your life, so that you move more easily towards your ideal life.
7. Practice gratitude
Gratitude simplifies your life because its opposite is the cause of almost all of your frustration .
Gratitude feeds contentment and joy. This makes you feel good and you don’t have a constant tendency to change everything.
Dissatisfaction does the opposite: it pushes you to action . And much of that action actually makes our lives more complex because it is often focused on ‘more’: buying more things, doing more things, making more money, etc.
There is nothing wrong with wanting something and working towards it. But it is important to realize that this can also cause complexity in your life.
Satisfaction is often much more efficient .
If you can feel grateful for your current smartphone, you feel less inclined to order a new version. This saves you a mountain of money, so you can save more, work less and feel more free.
Not upgrading is likely to have a greater positive impact on your quality of life than upgrading.
Especially because you quickly get used to your new smartphone, so that you are back to square one ‘satisfaction-technically’.
8. Simplify your agenda
A simpler life with less stress contains a lot of ‘play space’ – space that is not blocked with all kinds of activities.
We feel that a rich and complex life full of outings and “nice things” is optimal. But, as with anything, too much of a good thing can become stressful.
For example, I used to fill my week so often with fun things that it ironically stressed me out .
Now we like to provide enough unstructured time. Time that can be spontaneously filled with activities that we find fun and important.
Take a look at your agenda and research at least one way to create more leeway now.
9. Practice mindfulness
Your life doesn’t start when you ‘finally’ achieve your goals. Your life is here and now .
This is it.
This it always has been and always will be. The rest is just a story in your mind .
Mindfulness actually makes everything simple, because it helps you realize how simple life is when you don’t take your thoughts so seriously.
You can increase mindfulness by practicing mindful meditation on a regular basis. You can also practice more mindfulness throughout your day – for example, when you read this article.
10. Simplify your diet
Healthy and simple food makes your life simpler because it helps you to be healthier and more energetic.
Health complaints are an enormous source of unwanted complexity . Healthy living can help you prevent, reduce or solve health problems.
Eat simple, healthy dishes. Do not eat too much and not unnecessarily often. And if you really want to make it simple for yourself: pick up intermittent fasting .
Eating nothing sometimes turns out to be surprisingly simple:
Grab – when you get hungry – for example, just a piece of fruit or some (unroasted, unsalted) nuts.
Much simpler than a croissant. 🍎
11. Surrender to life
Complete surrender is the ultimate – and most advanced – form of simple living.
It works very simply: instead of resisting reality, you decide to embrace life – just the way it is.
You stop fighting against that which is .
It’s challenging, because we constantly wish life were different than it is. And that wish causes us stress, frustration and discomfort because we have no influence on reality .
Things are just the way they are, not otherwise.
Because if they should have been different, then they were different. And they are no different, so apparently this is just the way it should be.
The more times you manage to get to this place, the simpler your life becomes:
You see that you are good as you are , including the sides of yourself that you don’t like and including your desire to change those sides of yourself.
You understand that the feelings you experience are allowed to be there , even if they feel uncomfortable. You also see that you can find them uncomfortable.
You understand that things can and should happen , even if you don’t agree. At the same time, you realize that you can disagree with that event, even if it doesn’t change the situation.
You accept that you do not always have the solution to every problem . Instead of feeling frustrated at your lack of knowledge or power, embrace the opportunity to learn and grow.
You understand that not everyone will always agree with you , and that’s fine. It’s okay to disagree and still be respectful and understanding.
You see that life is not always fair and you will be disappointed at times . But instead of getting angry at the world, accept this situation as part of life.
You realize that you are not perfect and that you will make mistakes . But instead of punishing yourself for these mistakes, embrace them as opportunities to learn and grow.
It is also called radical acceptance .
It’s beautiful stuff, although it’s not always easy.
You will naturally get better at it the more you practice mindfulness. And your mindfulness grows almost naturally when you reduce your screen time, pushing your life in this direction and creating more unstructured time.
You don’t get a simple and stress-free life as a gift – you have to do something for it because chaos is the norm. But with smart choices and strategic habits, you can keep entropy at bay a bit.
And that’s well worth it if you ask me.
So – did you already delete those social media apps? 😉
Numerous personality theories exist to provide insights into human behavior. One such theory relevant to aspiring leaders is the concept of the Alpha personality. So, what exactly does it entail? How can you determine if you possess an Alpha personality? Let’s delve into its dynamics! It’s important to note that this personality type is not gender-specific and applies to both men and women.
Do you exhibit leadership qualities? A key indicator of an Alpha personality is the natural inclination to assume leadership roles. They often find themselves assigned or actively seeking such positions without much effort. Their leadership abilities are recognized by various individuals and across different groups. Alphas generally relish being leaders, despite occasional frustrations with the associated challenges.
Do you speak up? Alphas tend to voice their dissatisfaction openly. They freely express their opinions and are unafraid to take things further when confronted with unresolved issues. They are willing to engage in challenging discussions, both with others and themselves, in order to achieve desired outcomes.
Do you recognize your self-worth? Alphas possess a strong sense of their own value. Occasionally, this self-assurance may come across as excessive confidence, but it is an integral part of their appeal. Alphas radiate power and exhibit confidence, making it clear that they know their position and won’t yield easily. Their speech, actions, and decision-making reflect their self-assuredness.
Do you embrace challenges? Alphas seldom shy away from challenges. The idea of testing their abilities and measuring their performance energizes them. It ignites a surge of motivation and prompts them to invest greater effort.
Are you a workaholic? Alphas tend to derive enjoyment from work and can sometimes become excessively engrossed in it. They may become so focused on reaching the top that they neglect self-care or breaks. Even when feeling overworked or stressed, Alphas persevere as long as they have a clear objective in sight.
Workaholic tendencies have their pros and cons. While Alphas may experience stress-related issues like hypertension, they also find fulfillment in striving towards their ambitions. They easily grow restless with a slow-paced life, constantly seeking new projects and seldom at rest.
Are you ambitious? Alphas dream big and pursue those dreams ardently. They are willing to venture beyond their comfort zones for greater achievements. Often, they aspire to positions like CEOs, seeking visibility for their work by involving numerous individuals.
While Alphas may sometimes exhibit overambition, it is usually a driving force that propels them forward, motivating them to work harder whenever necessary. Their ambitions are not mere fantasies; they are powerful motivators.
Do you prefer being in control? Alphas are reluctant to relinquish control, which can be advantageous in some situations but less desirable in others. They tend to remain vigilant and assertive, attempting to take charge in most circumstances, which can make it challenging for them to relax.
In a professional setting, Alphas sometimes need to learn to trust their team members more and relinquish control. However, their desire for control often leads them to involve themselves in various aspects of a project to ensure a certain level of quality.
An Alpha personality can facilitate leadership development, but like any personality type, it possesses both strengths and weaknesses. By addressing and working on these aspects, you can unlock your full potential.
