5 Powerful Habits That You Can Start Today
A selection of new habits for writers and remote workers
As we work together to stay apart, lockdown restrictions are likely to continue into the summer in some form. In fact, social distancing may become part of our future world for a long time.
“Excellence is an art won by training and habituation.”
— Aristotle
On that note, I thought I’d put together a list of the 5 things that I’ve started and plan to do more of while isolating.
№1 — Mind Your Body
While it's tempting to stay in a pair of comfy pajamas and sit this out from the couch, watching Netflix to your heart's content, it’s important to keep our bodies moving.
We all know this.
The good news is that there are plenty of fitness apps that we can download. Also, lots of fitness instructors are offering their services free on Youtube or through social media.
The body coach, Joe Wicks, is one example. Joe hosts live 25-minute workouts without the need for any exercise equipment.
Check him out below.
№2 — Mind Your Mind
Meditation isn’t for everybody. I know it’s not easy to get into the habit, but it is a good habit, so worth a try.
Now is a perfect time for all of us to adopt this new habit, learn how to slow down more often, and take a look inwards.
There are a countless number of apps to get you started. So plenty to choose from on your smartphone. Also, Youtube offers a huge selection of free videos to get you going.
№3 — Laugh
This is a free activity. For more entertainment, many comedians are creating a selection of new content each week. So check out some side-splitting videos on YouTube, podcasts, TikToks, or Social Media stories to keep entertained when you need a laugh.
“Habit is a cable; we weave a thread each day, and at last we cannot break it.” ―Horace Mann
Remember, it’s all for free!
№4 — Read More
Whether online or chilling out with a good book, the timing is perfect to reintroduce this habit if you have not done so already.
Lately, I took to a look at the books that I have at hand, so allow me to share some of these with you below:
- Bonus Time by Brian Pennie (Book)
- The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek (Book)
- Build Your Audience and Grow Your Income by Nicole Akers (Kindle)
If you don’t have any new material to read, then you’re in the right place here or you can check out the Amazon Kindle or the BorrowBox app.
Or, you can learn how to speed-read.
№5 — Kondo Your Crib
According to Karen Kingston, clearing clutter can change your life. We were due a spring clean anyway before the virus hit, so why not take this habit on in bite-size chunks:
- Organize a drawer
- Clear a shelf or a wardrobe
- Organize a cupboard
If you need some more inspiration then you can check out Tidying Up with Marie Kondo on Netflix.
“Good habits are worth being fanatical about.”
— John Irving
If TV is not your thing you can follow Marie on Instagram to pick up a few top tips on how to organize your sock drawer.
Final Thoughts
That’s it for now folks. Five simple actions, powerful habits that we can do at any time, anywhere. So to recap:
- Mind your Body
- Mind your Mind
- Laugh
- Read more
- Kondo your Crib
Lastly, I’d love to hear some of your ideas, so feel free to share below.
