The rotation of the wheel of life is indeed difficult to predict. After going through a very tough time, it's natural that you find it difficult to collect the scattered pieces and restore the stability of life as before. As a result, instead of pushing yourself back up, you prefer to sink into the chaos and refuse to do anything about it. Although it may seem easier, deciding to “go with the flow” is actually an unhealthy choice. Did you know that life is like riding a bicycle? In order to keep going, all you need to do is keep pedaling and try to keep your balance.
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Part 1 of 3: Restoring Control of Time
Step 1. Think about how you spend your time
Basically, activities that don't have measurable goals and results (or that can't guarantee your success) are time-wasting activities. Try sorting your activities; Which activities are important and which are not very important? To do this, you first need to write down your daily activities on a piece of paper. Also write down how much time you spend doing each of these activities. After that, start sorting your activities; Cross out activities that are not too important and take up too much of your time.
Step 2. Get rid of activities that are not important
Observe the activities that you have – and have not – crossed off your list. Does your sorting look reasonable? Remember, your goal is to increase productivity. Once you know what activities to avoid, try replacing them with more productive activities.
For example, try to reduce the habit of watching movies in theaters or surfing the internet. If you're used to watching 5 hours of TV a day, try cutting back; fill your “free time” with other more productive activities
Step 3. Reduce the use of social media
Some people like to open internet pages as much as possible when they are in front of the computer. According to them, this needs to be done so that they do not forget things that are important and need to be remembered. You certainly know that opening one page can easily propagate to other pages, and without realizing it, you've been spending hours just scrolling through Twitter, viewing the latest photos on Facebook, or chatting about things you don't like. important with your virtual friends. Learn to control your activities in cyberspace; don't let 80% of your time get absorbed into it!
Set a specific time to explore the virtual world. Take advantage of time management apps to help schedule your daily activities. Believe me, you will be too busy being productive to forget the virtual world that once ruled your world
Step 4. Get up early and use that extra time to focus
Take advantage of the energy brought by the morning sun and the silence to increase your productivity. Don't open emails and social media pages right away! Start your morning by doing things that can help achieve your goals.
- You can also use your free time to exercise or meditate. Meditation is effective in clearing the mind, calming yourself down, as well as making your body fresh again.
- Try to set aside two hours in the morning to do any activity with full concentration (for example, from 5:30 to 7:30). Don't be surprised if the results are fantastic!
Step 5. Say “no” to something you don't want to do
There are always things in life that are almost impossible for you to do; Remember, you can't do everything alone! There will always be meetings, dinners, parties, conferences and similar activities that demand your presence. Okay, it takes a lot of people it feels cool, but what good will it do you? Accepting all invitations and invitations will only have a negative impact on your productivity. Dare to say "no" to things that you think are less important. By doing so, you have actually opened the door to other, more important opportunities.
Ask yourself: Can saying “yes” help develop important aspects of your life? If not, say "no"
Part 2 of 3: Building Healthy Habits
Step 1. Eat healthy foods such as whole grains, vegetables, fruits, and high-protein foods
A healthy diet can really do wonders to boost your energy and mood throughout the day! Eating healthy foods, even if it's just for a full day or two, can help restore control over your life.
Step 2. Take additional vitamins
If you are – or have recently – been going through a difficult time in your life, taking certain types of vitamins or powerful supplements can have a significant effect on relieving your stress. No matter how healthy the food you consume, sometimes you still need special nutritional intake to ward off your stress and anxiety. The best types of vitamins that can reduce stress levels are B vitamins and vitamin C.
Step 3. Learn to meditate or breathe deeply
As already explained, stress plays an important role in disrupting one's productivity. Sometimes, excessive stress will also prevent you from breathing properly. Try taking long, deep breaths to pump oxygen into the brain; surely you will feel much calmer afterwards.
Step 4. Spend more time in nature
Being outdoors is not a waste of time, especially since nature has a special ability to clear and calm one's mind. Try hiking or walking in oxygen-rich areas; This method can open your mind to what is important and help you to connect with the universe.
Step 5. Take time to stretch your muscles
A comfortable massage is effective in improving blood circulation, improving muscle condition, and removing useless toxins. You can also take a yoga class; but make sure you choose a teacher and class to your liking. When you are faced with a class or less interesting material, don't give up right away! At one point, you're bound to find a class that's really capable of meeting your needs.
Step 6. Quit smoking, drinking alcohol, or other bad habits
Believe me, the habits above will not only harm your health, but also cloud your ability to judge and make decisions. After all, the time, money, and health risks you put into buying cigarettes or alcohol could be allocated to other, more rewarding activities, such as signing up for a hiking club or paying for a week's spa package. These habits are “king” when your life is out of control. Now, because you are already intending to restore stability to life, it would be nice if the position of "king" is replaced by your health.
Part 3 of 3: Restoring Life to Order
Step 1. Arrange in advance your things, do not immediately follow the impulse to buy
You probably have a pile of magazines that are a few months old in the corner of your bedroom. Since your room feels increasingly crowded, you decide to immediately buy a new magazine rack. In fact, if you take a moment to pause and think, you're more likely to find magazines that you can actually throw away. Remember, sometimes less is better.
Step 2. If you absolutely must buy new furniture, try going to a thrift store
Sometimes these kinds of shops contain used items or furniture that have been left by their owners and haven't worn out yet. There are times when things that other people throw away or leave behind are gold to you! Take advantage of these items to make your life more organized without having to spend a lot of money.
Step 3. Put things in their place
The easiest way to get more organized is to put things you've recently used (bags, toothbrushes, combs, clothes, etc.) back in their place. Simply put, you need to know where these items are so that you don't have a hard time finding them whenever you need them. Ask yourself this question: If your friend is visiting and she wants to borrow your comb, can you show her where it is? If not, it's a sign that you really need to learn to be more organized.
Step 4. Make use of the trash can
There's no point in tidying up things you don't need. Trust me, you'll feel much better and in control if you can get rid of the magazines you'll read “someday” or lecture notes that you no longer need. Sometimes, people pile up certain items just because they don't want to see them anymore. This habit is bad, but it can be changed.
Don't be afraid to collect and throw away things you no longer need. Trust me, you'll feel stronger and more organized after doing it
Step 5. Provide a calendar, a piece of paper, and a whiteboard
On a piece of paper, write a list of your activities for the day (take that paper with you wherever you go!). At the end of the day, “move” any unfinished activities to your calendar. You can use the whiteboard to make random notes whenever needed.
Step 6. Write down the three most important things to do
Having a busy schedule of activities can make you sick and tired. Therefore, make sure you always refer to the list of activities that have been sorted by importance. Make no mistake, busy is not necessarily productive! Sometimes, it's too busy manipulating your mind that your productivity is at its best. In fact, usually the opposite happens.
If you focus only on the three most important things, the "path" you have to walk will appear clearer and easier to walk
Tips
- Close people and herbal medicines are the best friends to deal with stress.
- Spend at least 10-20 minutes each day reflecting on what you have been, are doing, and will do. Think about the best way to save, maintain health, and develop yourself in a positive direction. Don't spend more than 20 minutes reflecting; feared, this will actually encourage you to be lazy and procrastinate. Try to reflect on times that are less busy, such as when you are on the bus or waiting in line.
- Take only 20 minutes to do the task that bothers you the most.
Warning
- Don't get used to excuses! Doing so is tantamount to cheating yourself.
- Don't set unrealistic expectations. Don't make a schedule that's overcrowded but not purposeful; your life will be more chaotic later.
- Do not give up easily. Lifestyle changes are not something that happens overnight.
- Remember, everyone is different. The only thing you can guarantee is what you do for yourself. Other than that, you don't have any guarantees.
- The only thing you need to fear is fear itself. Therefore, stop being afraid and start acting! Fear will not solve the problem, nor will it prevent it from happening. In fact, fear will only exacerbate the problem you are experiencing.
- Don't take the suggestions above to extremes.
