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(writing utensil scratching) (bell dings) - [Narrator] Hey, Psych2Goers, and welcome back to another video. Thank you so much for being here. With your help and support, we're able to succeed in our
mission to make mental health and psychology more
accessible to everyone. So, thanks again. Now let's get into it. Are you feeling a little lost in life? Are things feeling stagnant and unmoving, like you're not progressing
towards any of your life goals? Do you feel like you're just
repeating the same routine day after day with nothing to show for it? Nowadays life is primarily centered around working a good
ol' nine-to-five job, or if you're still in school,
studies and assignments. And this takes up so much of your time so it's perfectly normal
to feel like you're stuck, and that's okay. The important part is to take action whenever you feel like things
aren't going the right way or when they're not going anywhere at all. So here are five small
habits that have the power to change your life around. Number one, write down three things that you're grateful for. Has something ever happened
that was really important? And you wanted to remember it but then you didn't write it down, then so you wound up
completely forgetting about it. And you simply can't rely on your memory to store every important
aspect and moment of your life. Time passes and you might forget about some of the important things or the things to be grateful for. Writing down things you're grateful for will
help you foster gratitude and allows you to think back on what's happened in your life. Helping to shift your perspective. Studies show that fostering gratitude will help you sleep better at night, lower your stress levels, and improve your
interpersonal relationships. Taking up the habit of
writing down three things you're grateful for in a gratitude journal will create nothing but
positive change in your life. Number two, clean for 10 minutes each day. Have you ever felt
overwhelmed with the thought of cleaning your apartment or your room because of how much
time it's going to take? Well, to avoid feeling overwhelmed, it's best to break down your
tasks into smaller portions in order to make it feel
more manageable and doable. 10 minutes is a reasonable amount of time to devote to cleaning. It inspires confidence that you can do it. And it's also enough time for you to get something small done. Try folding and hanging your clothes first and then moving on and coming
back to your room to sweep or vacuum for 10 minutes. If your apartment just feels
too big to clean all at once, try and start with one room at a time, like in the kitchen doing dishes or in the living room to
straighten up the couch. If you can get something
small done in 10 minutes, you'll be that much closer
to getting everything done in a timely fashion. Number three, take care of your skin. Does your confidence take a hit whenever you're upset about
your dry skin in the winter or have a bad breakout? Believe it or not, the way your skin looks can be directly related to how
you're feeling and vice versa. According to dermatologist and clinical psychologist
Richard G. Fried, inflamed skin, thinning hair, and brittle nails can be
physical manifestations of your mental state. These unwanted physical changes
can have a negative impact on how you feel. This will further worsen
your skin, hair, and nails, and create a vicious cycle. This is one of the main reasons why taking care of your
skin is so important since it helps to foster
a strong emotional state with high levels of confidence and a strong and positive outlook on life. Number four, implement
the 80/20 principle. The 80/20 principle was
first observed in the 1800s by an economist named Wilfredo Pareto. He noted that 80% of the land
in his home country was owned by 20% of the population. This principle holds true
nearly 200 years later and can even be applied
to different topics such as business or athletics. Are you wondering if this
principle can be applied to your life and how? Well, it's been found that
80% of your success will come from just 20% of your work. This means that 80% of what
you do will be unimportant or irrelevant to your success. The main point of applying
the 80/20 principle into your life is that you
identify that 20% of the things that you do actually result in success. A simple way of identifying the 20% is by making a to-do list with
your most important tasks at the top, and the least
important at the bottom. Finally, cross out 80% of
your tasks from the bottom so that you're only left with the top 20%. By doing this, you will
improve your productivity and efficiency by focusing all
of your efforts on the tasks that will actually yield success. Number five, implement
effective daily routines. Do you happen to wake up in the morning feeling
tired and unmotivated? This can be a telling sign that your daily routines
are not working properly or effectively for you. Daily routines are broken
down into your morning routine and your evening routine. An effective morning routine
should stimulate your body and mind while giving you a
boost of energy and inspiration. Of course, everyone has a daily routine that is unique to them,
so you'll need to find what works best for you. For the morning time, you
could read the morning news, go out for an early jog,
or listen to a podcast while you get ready for the day. Now, let's talk about an
effective evening routine. The main purpose of your
evening routine is to de-stress your body and mind after a
long day of work or school, while also gradually
preparing you for bed. During this time, you should
do things that you enjoy and engage in quiet hobbies
like reading, writing, or watching a relaxing TV show. If you're looking to change your life by implementing these habits,
it's important to remember that habits are difficult to build and can take some time to
properly put into practice. Focus on implementing them one by one without rushing anything,
and you'll surely feel like your daily life is slowly
turning in the right direction. If you've found this video helpful, like and share it with someone who might benefit from it too. And the studies and
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