So You Crave Progress in Life? This is It!

 

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Nothing troubles most of us today more than the thought of how we could improve our circumstances, be it on issues related to our being, relationships, careers, work, finances, or life in general. But as impossible as it may seem, you alone, right where you are, being who you are, and with what you have, you have the power to change your life from a status of being stuck to progress. Incorporate these tricks into your lifestyle and see how you progress in life. 

1. Make a habit of positive self-talk every morning after waking and at night just before going to bed- Self-talk is more important than you think. 

2. Accept that problems will always be part of life, but do not make them your identity. Instead, learn to use them to your advantage and be smart about it.

3. Replace clothes and shoes that no longer fit you- There is a reason why they no longer fit you. You have outgrown them. So why keep holding on to something you have outgrown?

4. Stop living in the past- Progressing means moving forward or advancing, not backward. So if you keep living in the past, how will you even progress? Forgive those who wronged you, and forget everything that did not work out in the past. Instead, see them as opportunities for better things that are coming. 

5. Make an audit of what is and what's not working out in your life. Invest more in what is working and do away with what is not working if you cannot change it for the better. 

6. Make daily, weekly, monthly, or annual plans 

7. Know the difference between time for work and leisure. Do not cheat yourself into leisure when you should be working or working during leisure time. 

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8. Save and Invest before you Spend, Repeat-This is obvious

9. Do not eat crap-You are what you eat; always remember that. 

10. Be selective about how and with whom you spend your time. Money and other temporary things we value today can run out, yet come back, but not time. Once time is gone, it's gone, and you do not get it back, so spend it wisely. 

11. Do not deeply hold on to people's promises; always have a backup plan if you have to. The sooner you learn and accept that no one is coming to save you, the better and easier your life becomes. So learn to be your hero first. In the process, you could also become another person's hero. 

12. Avoid staying in your comfort zone. Your comfort zone is like a beautiful prison which you can leave anytime because the gate is opened, yet so difficult to leave until it's too late, and you have to stay there forever. 

13. Think long-term but thoughtfully and carefully. Remember Martin Luther King Jr.'s quote that we do not have to see the entire staircase but focus on the one step ahead?

14. Work on the things that no one can take away from you- Think about what is inside of you that no one can give or take from you. 

15. Finally, Stop trying so hard. Play your part the best you can, and everything will fall into place when you least expect it. 

 

I hope you find this article helpful and insightful. If there is a lifestyle topic you would like me to talk about next time, state it in the comments section. Also, feel free to share additional tips in the comments.

 

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