Five Easy Ways to Make Your Life Better for 1/5/21
7 Ways to Make 2021 a Year of Growth and Joy
(Steven Ray Marks | Self-Helping Yourself | 1050 words)
Growth and joy come from attitudes and choices, not circumstances.
Keep a positive attitude, instead of complaining.
Be content with what you can’t change, and take action on what you can change.
Form plans, but be ready to adapt.
Maintain connections with friends and communities.
Related: Optimism and Pessimism are Self-Fulfilling
How to Master an Important Habit in 2021
(Gretchen Rubin | 1075 words)
Habits are the foundation of how we live.
Every person is different. There’s no one-size-fits-all method of habit change.
To find what works for you, learn from your past successes.
6 Unconventional Ways to Build Focus, Resilience, and Calm in 2021
(Jory MacKay | RescueTime | 2650 words)
Focus and resilience are necessary for happiness and achieving goals. These skills can be developed.
Become indifferent to things you can’t change. Deprioritize stressful things that don’t help you.
Rebuild passion and curiosity.
Experiment with working habits. If working remotely, match your internal clock to your workday. Create boundaries on work.
The Future Belongs to the Focused: These 7 Unconventional Tips Can Help
(Michael Thompson | Ladders | 1425 words)
This is the same topic as the last article, but has different suggestions.
It’s worth considering multiple perspectives to find what works for you.
Focus on doing your best for 5 minutes at a time.
Save your worst work task until last.
Keep a “worry” journal.
Related: 10 Things to Do When Feeling Overwhelmed
10 Personal Finance Tips That Changed My Life
(The Millennial Money Woman | 2775 words)
Money is a topic many are afraid of. But having finances in order makes life easier.
The Millennial Money Woman explains how to cut spending, invest the right way, avoid bad debt, set monetary goals, and adopt a growth mindset.
Related: Interview With The Millennial Money Woman
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