5 MUST HAVE HABITS TO GO TO BED FEELING HAPPY
Sep 07, 2024
Sleep is the most important thing to create a foundation for optimal performance. Without good sleep, concentration and focus is poor, communication suffers, the desire to engage in healthy behaviours deteriorates, you exercise less, you make poorer food choices, you are less tolerant, your creativity plummets, your decision making becomes less clear and your health – all aspects of it – suffers!
These 5-must have habits will set you up for better sleep, better mood, and better productivity!
Watch the video for more information on just how to adopt, incorporate and perform these habits:
INTENTION SETTING
- Segment your day
- Set intentions for following day ahead
BENEFITS:
- maintains energy levels throughout the day
- Higher performance in each task throughout the day
- Greater productivity
- Faster execution of tasks
- Reduces procrastination
- Reduces stress
GRATITUDE PRACTICE
- Give gratitude for what you currently have
- Give gratitude for whatever you want to bring into your life as if you have it now
BENEFITS:
- Increases your energy level
- Creates a point of attention for what you desire
- Increases your focus
- Boosts your mood
- Slows your heart rate and relaxes you
- Reduces stress
SMILE
- Fake it till you make it – force it if needed
- Surround yourself with photos or videos that make you smile and vary them
BENEFITS:
- Elevates your mood
- Burns more calories
- A brilliant emotional regulation strategy
- Improves your sleep
- Reduces stress
- Increases connection, trust, communication and influence
MEDITATE OR MINDFULNESS
- Sit still and breathe – still your mind – this doesn’t mean stilling your body
- Walk, dance or do a work-out and allow your brain to shut down
- Try an App with guided instruction
- 10 mins a day – even before you lie down to go to sleep
BENEFITS:
- Feel free
- Reduces stress and anxiety
- Improves sleep
- Increases intuitive decision making
- Increases connection
- Improves health
PERFORM AN ACT OF KINDNESS
- Smile a someone else with eye contact
- Say thank you to someone
- Wish someone a good day
- Call a friend to check on them
- Do something for someone to improve their quality of life
BENEFITS:
- Elevates mood
- Increases self confidence
- Increases sense of connection
- Improves your leadership skills
- Increases your sense of self-love and compassion
- Reduces stress and anxiety
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