NeuroChef

​​6. Find some free time.

If you’re a driven individual, the concept of “free time” doesn’t really exist.
Free time is more time you can spend working toward your goals.
However, in the long run, this can also produce problems.
Everybody needs time to unwind.
It’s not the length of time that matters as much as the quality of time.
An hour completely detached from your daily grind is much more productive than 5 hours detached in which you mentally punish yourself for “taking a break.”
Free time is crucial, especially for creatives.
Let your mind wander.
Take a step back.
See the forest instead of the trees.

7. Manage your money, don’t let your money manage you.

A lot of stress is rooted in money.
But is it really money’s fault?
Or is it rather our relationship with it?
Take the time to learn a bit about finance and how you can set yourself up for success.
Implement positive habits here and then stick to them.
Put away a chunk of each paycheck to a retirement account.
Put away another chunk to your personal savings. Make purchases within reason.
And then once a month, do a quick review with yourself and look at where your money is being spent.The more diligent you can be here, the more you will be able to build habits that set you up for the future you truly want.

8. Introduce yourself.

When was the last time you struck up a conversation with someone on the train?
At the grocery store?
In line waiting for your coffee?
You never know who you could meet — and it’s these moments of serendipity that keep life moving in a playful way.
Some of my best business connections I met through random conversations at the gym.
Some of my favorite stories have been the result of deciding to talk to someone new.
Make it a habit to introduce yourself to people who cross your path.
It’s the easiest way to keep life interesting.

9. Explore.

Building off the above, it’s so easy to fall into routines of going to same places, ordering the same dishes, meeting up with the same people.
Make it a habit to explore new things.
If you’ve been wanting to go to that new coffee shop down the street, then go.
If you’ve been thinking of trying a new restaurant, make a reservation.
It’s never going to happen unless you make it happen.

10. Keep a journal and sleep.

And of course, there are two of the most underrated habits in the world — journaling before bed, and then actually sleeping.
The reason I advocate so much for journaling before bed is because it is one of the few moments during the day when all is calm.
This is time that is best used to reflect, see how the day went, see how you feel, see how you can improve for tomorrow and then set your intention.
The other reason it’s crucial to do this right before bed is because it will then soak into your subconscious while you sleep.
If you can make this a habit, then you will find yourself consistently waking up the next day very clear on what you need to do in order to be successful.
You will have just spent a whole night planting those “next steps” into who you are — and when you rise, it’ll be time to get to work.

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​​6. Find some free time.

If you’re a driven individual, the concept of “free time” doesn’t really exist.
Free time is more time you can spend working toward your goals.
However, in the long run, this can also produce problems.
Everybody needs time to unwind.
It’s not the length of time that matters as much as the quality of time.
An hour completely detached from your daily grind is much more productive than 5 hours detached in which you mentally punish yourself for “taking a break.”
Free time is crucial, especially for creatives.
Let your mind wander.
Take a step back.
See the forest instead of the trees.

7. Manage your money, don’t let your money manage you.

A lot of stress is rooted in money.
But is it really money’s fault?
Or is it rather our relationship with it?
Take the time to learn a bit about finance and how you can set yourself up for success.
Implement positive habits here and then stick to them.
Put away a chunk of each paycheck to a retirement account.
Put away another chunk to your personal savings. Make purchases within reason.
And then once a month, do a quick review with yourself and look at where your money is being spent.The more diligent you can be here, the more you will be able to build habits that set you up for the future you truly want.

8. Introduce yourself.

When was the last time you struck up a conversation with someone on the train?
At the grocery store?
In line waiting for your coffee?
You never know who you could meet — and it’s these moments of serendipity that keep life moving in a playful way.
Some of my best business connections I met through random conversations at the gym.
Some of my favorite stories have been the result of deciding to talk to someone new.
Make it a habit to introduce yourself to people who cross your path.
It’s the easiest way to keep life interesting.

9. Explore.

Building off the above, it’s so easy to fall into routines of going to same places, ordering the same dishes, meeting up with the same people.
Make it a habit to explore new things.
If you’ve been wanting to go to that new coffee shop down the street, then go.
If you’ve been thinking of trying a new restaurant, make a reservation.
It’s never going to happen unless you make it happen.

10. Keep a journal and sleep.

And of course, there are two of the most underrated habits in the world — journaling before bed, and then actually sleeping.
The reason I advocate so much for journaling before bed is because it is one of the few moments during the day when all is calm.
This is time that is best used to reflect, see how the day went, see how you feel, see how you can improve for tomorrow and then set your intention.
The other reason it’s crucial to do this right before bed is because it will then soak into your subconscious while you sleep.
If you can make this a habit, then you will find yourself consistently waking up the next day very clear on what you need to do in order to be successful.
You will have just spent a whole night planting those “next steps” into who you are — and when you rise, it’ll be time to get to work.

BY NeuroChef