Any habit good or bad is the result of repetitive actions. When you have the option of choosing or forming your habits it is important that you choose the ones which help you achieve your dreams. It is equally important to get rid of the habits which are hampering your chances to succeed.
So, here are the top 5 bad habits you need get rid of in order to improve the quality of your life and move in the right direction towards achieving your dreams.
1. Stop
Complaining
"The more you complain about your problems, the more problems you will have to complain about." -Zig Ziglar
Follow
these steps to avoid the habit of complaining:
1. For
the next 7 days observe your language, the people or things you complain about
and take a note of them.
2. Now
sit down in a calm place and think whether you can do anything about the things
or people you complain about.
3. If
you can change the things or people you complain about, or if you can influence
them directly then go ahead and work towards that change instead of complaining.
4. If
your scope of influence is limited on the things which you complain about then
stop worrying about them because you can do nothing about it.
5. Stop
searching for excuses and start searching for opportunities. Whenever you face a
problem, do not complain until you have tried out all the possible solutions.
2. Do
not postpone
"Do not
postpone to tomorrow if you can do it today." -Benjamin Franklin
Here is
a list of things you need to do to develop habit of doing things in time:
1. First
think about your goals and answer the question WHY ARE THOSE GOALS IMPORTANT TO
YOU? (If you find a compelling reason to achieve your goals- you will never
procrastinate your actions!)
2. Keep
yourself motivated. Lack of motivation is also one of the key reasons for
procrastination. Watch motivational speakers, read success stories, listen to
audio books and do whatever it takes to stay motivated.
3. Ask
your best friends or your parents to constantly remind you of your goals and
what you are supposed to do to achieve them. Ask them to constantly check on
your progress.
4. Make
a list daily of top 5 things would help you to make some progress towards your
goal and accomplish them.
5. Prioritize
tasks according to importance. Learn to beat the dead line!
3. Do
not get addicted to distraction
"Close
some doors. Not because of pride incapacity or arrogance, but simply because
they no longer lead somewhere." -Paulo Coehlo
Steps to
drive away distractions:
1. Check
your emails and take phone calls only at a prescribed time (Maximum at 2 time
slots daily).
2. Follow
the habit of silent hour (Daily one hour where no interruptions are allowed)
and use it to accomplish the most important task of the day.
3. Track
for a day how much time you are spending on distractions at a work place or in your personal life- cell
phone, internet, coffee breaks etc. Cut down all the wastages gradually.
4. Do
not indulge in unnecessary gossip and do not collect information which is
practically of no use to you.
5. Minimalism
is one of the best ways to drive away distractions. Too many choices often
confuse us and affect our decision making. Trim away excess wherever possible.
4. Get away from Negativity
"Do not
let the noise of other people's opinions frown your inner voice." -Steve Jobs
1. Surround yourself with great people.
2. Get rid of the relationships which add no value to your life or the relationships which are affecting you in a negative way.
"Don't ever let somebody tell you you can't do something. Not even me. All right? You got a dream. You gotta protect it. People can't do something themselves, they wanna tell you you can't do it. If you want something, go get it. Period."
3. Learn
to stay positive under all circumstances.
4. Develop belief in yourself, work continuously on improving yourself.
5. Stay away from the nay sayers.
5. Do
not fear failure
"Be not afraid of anything. You will do marvellous work. The moment you fear you are nobody. Be a hero. Always say, "I have no fear". Say this to everybody "Have no fear". -Swami Vivekananda
How to get rid of fear of failure:
1. It is very important for you to realise that failure is a state of mind. You do not fail until and unless you accept failure.
2. Always think about being successful. Never let the thoughts of failure cross your mind.
3. Have strong determination to succeed.
Always remember these words of wisdom shared by Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
" If you fail never give up because fail means First Attempt In Learning. End is not the end, in fact End means Effort Never Dies.
If you get no as answer, remember no means Next Opportunity."
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