25 Habits That Will Change Your Life

9 min readApr 7, 2022

The following are my top 25 habits that I have found to be the most helpful in changing my life for the better.

1. Stop comparing your beginning to someone else’s middle.

It’s easy to feel like you’re never going to get ahead in life when you compare your beginning to someone else’s middle.

It’s important to remember that everyone has their own unique journey. You have the potential for greatness and so does everyone else. You just have to show up and do the work.

2. Stop waiting for a sign, make it happen now!

It’s not about waiting for the right time or the right sign. It’s about being brave enough to make it happen.

The most important thing is to make sure you are doing what you love, and that you are doing it as often as possible.

3. Stop trying to please everyone and start doing what you love

The key to living a happy life is to do what you love and not worry about what others think.

I’m sure that you have heard this before, but it is very true.

You will never be happy if you are doing something that doesn’t make you happy.

You need to find the thing that makes you happy and do it as much as possible, no matter how much other people may disagree with your decision.

4. Stop worrying about what you can’t control and focus on what you can

There are many things in life that we don’t have much control over.

But there are also many things that we do have some control over. It’s important to identify what these things are, and then work on them.

If something is not in your control, then it’s not worth worrying about — there’s nothing you can do to change it anyways.

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5. Stop running away from your problems and instead face them head-on

We all have problems. We can’t avoid them. We can’t control them. But we can learn to live with them, and even to use them as a source of strength.

The first step is to stop running away from our problems and instead face them head-on.

This means accepting that they are there, recognizing what they are doing to us, and facing up to the fact that we will never be able to control or get rid of them completely.

6. Start writing down your thoughts so that you don’t forget them

Writing things down is a great way to remember them. It also helps you organize your thoughts.

There are many different ways to write things down. You can use a notebook, post-it notes, or an app on your phone. It is all about finding what works best for you!

7. Start telling people how much they mean to you

In a world where people are constantly on the go, it can be difficult to find time to tell them how much they mean to you. However, there are many ways you can show your love and appreciation for someone without saying a word.

The first way is through physical touch.

Touching someone is a great way of showing that you care about them.

This can be as simple as putting your hand on their arm or shoulder when talking to them or holding their hand during a date.

Physical touch also has the added benefit of releasing oxytocin, which has been shown to increase feelings of trust and reduce anxiety.

8. Start being a little more selfish with your time

It is hard to find the time to do what we want, especially when it comes to working. But it is important that we make time for ourselves and start doing things that are important to us. This will make us happier and less stressed out.

9. Start saying “no” when people ask for favors or help that is not within your means

When you say “no” to someone, it is not a rejection of them as a person. This is a rejection of the request they are making.

When we have the ability to say “no” without feeling guilty or ashamed, we can focus more on what we want in life. This will enable us to be more productive and fulfilled in our lives.

We should start saying “no” when people ask for favors or help that is not within your means. Saying “yes” all the time can lead to an overwhelming workload, resentment towards others, and even burnout.

10. Start telling yourself that you deserve better

We all know that we deserve more. But we don’t always know what that looks like. We have to stop telling ourselves that we are not worthy of the best life has to offer.

We need to start telling ourselves that we deserve better, and then work towards living up to our own expectations.

11. Start telling yourself that you’re good enough and deserve to be treated well

We all have to start telling ourselves that we are good enough, that we deserve to be treated well.

We should not care about what other people think about us, but instead focus on the things we want in life. We can’t expect others to give us something that we don’t value for ourselves.

12. Start asking your friends what they would do if they were in your shoes

One of the most important things to do when you’re trying to figure out what you should do is ask your friends what they would do if they were in your shoes.

This is a really powerful technique because it gives you an outside perspective on your situation. It also gives you a chance to brainstorm with someone else and see how they would approach the problem.

Asking people who are close to you can be one of the best ways to get unbiased feedback and advice on how to solve your problem.

13. Start saying “no” to people who are hurting you

We all have our limits.

We all have certain people who we can’t stand to be around or certain situations that we don’t want to be in.

We might have a family member who always makes us feel bad about ourselves or someone who just doesn’t stop calling us even after we’ve told them not to.

It’s time for you to start saying “no” to these people and situations that are hurting you. You deserve better than this and you need to take care of yourself first before anything else.

14. Start telling yourself that you have to sleep at least 8 hours a night

It is a fact that the average person needs 8 hours of sleep every night to function at their best.

It is also a fact that most people don’t get enough sleep.

This leads to an increased risk of various health problems, including obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and depression.

The best way to combat this is by telling yourself that you need to sleep at least 8 hours every night.

15. Start prioritizing your needs and wants over others’

We often think of others’ needs and wants before our own. It is not a bad thing in itself, but it can make us feel unfulfilled. We should start prioritizing our needs and wants over others’.

16. Start saying “no” to people who try to pressure you into doing things you don’t want to do

We need to be able to say no when people pressure us into doing things that we don’t want to do. We don’t have to be rude about it, but we should not feel bad about saying no.

We need to set boundaries so that people know what is okay and what is not. If you are feeling pressured, try saying something like “I’m sorry, I would love to help you out but this isn’t something I can do right now.”

17. Start telling yourself that it’s not your fault what happened

This is a very important section. It’s about letting go of the guilt and shame that you might feel when something goes wrong.

It can be a difficult thing to do, but it’s important for your mental health. You’re not to blame for what happened and it’s not your responsibility to fix it.

The best thing you can do is to try to avoid feeling guilty in the first place — make sure that you are doing everything in your power to prevent things from going wrong in the first place!

18. Start telling yourself that you’re worth being loved and cared for

We have a tendency to talk to ourselves in a negative way and this has an impact on how we feel about ourselves. One of the best ways to improve our self-esteem is by telling ourselves that we are worth being loved and cared for.

We should start by recognizing that we often tell ourselves things like “I’m not good enough” or “I don’t deserve this”. We should then fight these thoughts by telling ourselves the opposite: “I am worthy of love and care” or “I deserve this”.

19. Start telling yourself that you’re a good person and deserve to be treated with love and respect

This is the first step to getting yourself out of an abusive relationship. You may not know if you are in one, but if your partner is treating you with disrespect or if they have ever hurt you physically or sexually then it’s time to get out.

Once you have made the decision to leave, it’s important that you take these steps:

-Find a safe place and make sure that no one can find out where you are going.

-Call a domestic violence hotline for help and advice about what to do and where to go next.

-Get all of your belongings together in a bag and leave as soon as possible.

20. Start believing in yourself

“I am not telling you it's going to be easy — I’m telling you it’s going to be worth it.”

– Art Garfunkel

Believing in yourself is one of the most important things that you can do to achieve your goals. You have to believe that you are capable of doing anything and everything in order for it to happen. You have to believe that you can get through any obstacle or challenge, even if it feels impossible at the time.

Believing in yourself means that you are confident with who you are and what you want out of life. It means having faith in your abilities and strengths, knowing that no matter how bad things may seem, there is always a way for them to get better.

21. Start telling yourself that you deserve to be successful

Many people are not happy with their lives. They don’t think that they deserve to be successful. They are not happy with themselves. But you deserve to be successful! You deserve all the happiness that life has to offer, and you need to start telling yourself this.

I know it’s easy to get wrapped up in our own self-doubt and negativity, but we need to stop this cycle and replace it with positivity. We need to tell ourselves that we deserve success because no one else will do it for us!

22. Start telling yourself that you’re not a bad person

We all have bad days where we feel like we are not good enough, but this mentality will only make you feel worse. Learning to love yourself and your flaws is the key to self-love.

“Learning to love yourself and your flaws is the key to self-love.”

23. Start believing in your mind that nothing bad will happen if you let go of the past

The past can be a very powerful thing. It can make us feel like we’re not good enough, or that we’re not worthy of success. But what if the past doesn’t have to dictate our future?

What if you could wake up every morning and start believing in your mind that nothing bad will happen if you let go of the past?

24. Start telling yourself that you deserve to live

The first step to living a happy and fulfilling life is to start telling yourself that you deserve it. We are all deserving of happiness and fulfillment in life, but we often forget this.

25. Start telling yourself that you’re worth it

It is hard to believe that we are our own worst critics. We have this way of thinking that we are not good enough. But in reality, we are worth it.

We should start telling ourselves that we are worth it and start believing in ourselves. It will make us happier and more productive individuals.

Ali Ounassi, Founder of BestProductivityTips.com

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