Top Ten Personal Habits

Successful people have a regular routine of daily orworld.
weekly habits that reinforce the things that are mostGet enough sleep.
important to them. By practicing a set of personalMost people are in a state of sleep deprivation. During
success habits, they maintain a positive outlook, keepsleep your body rests and repairs itself so you are
focused on their priorities, have more energy, and abetter able to take on the joys and challenges of life.
greater sense of satisfaction with life.Declutter physically & emotionally.
As you read this list of the top ten personal habits, youClutter depletes your energy. Regularly sort through
might think that most of these are nothing new. Andand get rid of stuff that is getting in your way. This
you're probably right. These are pretty basic habits -includes relationships that are no longer satisfying and
not rocket science. The key to personal successfulfilling.
habits is that you do them consistently.Create a success circle.
How many of these habits do you do on a regularSurround yourself with people who will support,
basis?encourage and challenge you to be your best. These
Eat well.are the people you can go to for brainstorming, advice
Practice the 80/20 rule. Eighty percent of the time,or a good old kick in the pants when you need it.
make very good nutritional choices. The rest of theListen to music.
time go ahead and indulge yourself.Music has the power to relax, entertain and heal. Build
Exercise.your music library and use it to support your other
Move it or lose it. Choose physical activities that yousuccess habits.
love keeping in mind that a well balanced exerciseIndulge your creativity.
program includes flexibility, strength and cardioBesides being a way to express yourself, creativity
components.increases your problem solving abilities. You can
Practice personal reflection.explore your creative self not only through the arts, but
In quiet moments you are more able to hear your truealso through activities such as cooking, gardening,
self speaking. Take time to create a regular practicephotography or decorating.
of reflection through meditation, journaling or prayer.Read.
Volunteer.Expand your mind with both fiction and nonfiction
Connect with your local or global community tobooks. Even if you are not a "book" person, you can
contribute your time, energy, and/or resources. Youstill get the same intellectual stimulation through audio
get to feel good making a difference and others reapbooks.
the benefits. We're all part of the same interconnected