10 habits that can change your daily life:
- Some Ocean breathing:
“Ocean breathing” is a calming and rhythmic breathing exercise often used in yoga and meditation. Here’s how to do it:
- Find a comfortable sitting or lying position.
2)Close your eyes if you’re comfortable doing so.
3)Take a deep breath in through your nose, filling your lungs as if you’re sipping in the cool ocean air.
4)Exhale slowly and completely through your mouth, as if you’re gently sighing or the sound of waves receding on the shore.
5)Continue this deep and slow breathing pattern, focusing on the sound and rhythm of your breath. Inhale through the nose like you’re sipping in the ocean air, and exhale through the mouth like the gentle waves washing ashore.
You can repeat this exercise for several minutes to promote relaxation, reduce stress, and clear your mind. It’s a great way to center yourself and find a sense of calm, just like being by the ocean.
Results:
It helped me with my seasonal allergy which cause some breathing issues
It improved my focus time.
Ocean breaths definitely gave a boost to my focus time.
It definitely helped me become more calm over time. Just a couple of weeks ago I could remember having emotional reaction to a lot of things which I can now analyze calmly.
2. Gratitude Journal:
Dedicate a few minutes each day to jot down things you’re grateful for.
This simple practice can shift your focus to the positive aspects of life.
Activity:
Each morning, take a moment to express gratitude for three things in your life.
Reason: It sets a positive tone for the day.
Results:
Not a noticeable benefit for many days — this isn’t something that worked instantly
After some 7 days,
I started noticing small changes, I became slightly more cheerful.
There’s one thing I absolutely loved about the changes that happened — I started looking at the positive sides of things.
3.Hydration:
Make it a habit to drink a glass of water as soon as you wake up.
Staying hydrated can boost your energy levels and overall health.
Activity: Each morning, drink 1–2 glasses of warm water.
Reason: Hydrating your body first thing in the morning can boost your energy levels, and flush out toxins from your body.
Results:
The first thing that I want to mention since this was a major difference I could notice — it helped me with my acne
Which is not a small thing if you’re like me and have a sensitive skin.
This probably also helped me manage my weight. I’m not sure if this is the reason I was able to manage my weight even during a dirty bulk past few days, some studies do say that it helps with metabolism.
Maybe you can give it a shot too.
4.Regular Exercise: Incorporate short bursts of physical activity into your daily routine.
This could be as simple as taking the stairs instead of the elevator or doing a quick 10-minute workout.
Activity: Engage in some physical activity (at least for 20–30 minutes) each day for at least 4 days a week. It can be as simple as stretching, walking, or dancing.
Reason: You will feel more active, more energetic and ultimately it will help you be more productive in your work. Some people even find working out to be better than actual therapies in case of a stressful life.
Results:
Just like the previous one, this is something that I’ve been recommending people for almost an year now. But to actually tell you the results I saw when I started working out last year post covid-era, here are a few things I noticed in just a few days -
Significant body composition changes: Due to low physical activity during the covid lockdown period (2020–2022), I gained a lot of fat (my fat% went beyond 40~46%). But, in just 20–25 days of working out, I could see significant drop in fat %.
Better mood throughout the day: I won’t lie, I lost all my stamina and flexibility during lockdown which, I think, significantly impacted my mood. After I started working out,
5. Plan your day even before it starts
Activity: Spend a few minutes each evening to plan your’s tasks and priorities for the next day.
Reason: It will increase your’s overall productivity
Results:
Improved productivities and Time management: By knowing what needs to be done
, I start our day with a clear focus and purpose, which leads to increased productivity and better time management throughout the day.
Enhanced sense of accomplishment: Obviously, crossing off completed tasks from your to-do list provides a sense of accomplishment and fulfillment.
Increased self-discipline: By creating a habit of planning your day in advance, we have developed greater self-discipline and accountability.
6.Random Acts of Kindness:
Do something kind for someone else daily, even if it’s just sending a thoughtful text or holding the door open. Acts of kindness can boost your mood and strengthen relationships.
Activity: Perform small acts of kindness, like holding the door for someone or giving a genuine compliments.
Reason: It cultivates positivity and creates our meaningful connection
Results:
All I can say is, that it feels very good — be kind to others, you never know what they are going through, if someone smiles because of you, nothing can be better than that
7.Reflection:
Before bed, take a moment to reflect on your day. Consider what went well and what you could improve. This self-reflection can help you make better choices in the future.
8. Practice good sleep hygiene
Activity: Establish a your consistent sleep schedule, sleep in a dark room and create a relaxing bedtime routine.
Reason: Good sleep = better recovery from exhaustion = more energy next day
Sleep is very important for your overall well-being.
Results
I’m one of those people who get lazy when it comes to sleep.
At times I sleep at 1 am at night and wake up 5 am the next day. It is a very unhealthy habit.
But, even with less sleeping hours, we wanted to make the full out of it, so I did a few things -
Created a sleep schedule — we’ll be sleeping by this time and will be awake at this time sharp.
While sleeping, we close all the lights to keep the room dark for better sleep.
Take a quick bath just before sleeping.
These three things improved our overall sleep quality, and even with less sleep, we could see an improved overall performance.
9. Connect with friends-family-partner
Activity: Reach out to partner or family member every day, even if it’s just a quick text or phone call.
Reason: Nurturing relationships is crucial for happiness and well-being.
I don’t need to tell you the benefits of doing this, you are already aware how important it is for humans to connect with people who understand us.
10. Maintain good posture
Activity:
Be conscious of our posture throughout the day and make an effort to sit and stand tall.
Reason: Good posture can be boost confidence, reduce back pain, and of course, it can improve your overall body language.
Results:
Increased your energy levels: Wait, there’s actually some science behind it, Proper posture allows your lungs and diaphragm to function optimally, leading to better breathing and increased oxygen intake. This improves blood circulation and increased energy levels.
Enhanced self-confidence: When you stand and sit with good posture, you naturally project a more confident and assertive demeanor. Over time, this can lead to increased self-esteem.
