From time to time, we all get ourselves involved in activities that consume our happiness. Realizing that each second of the day is valuable, gives awareness that there is no time to waste on endeavors that don't make you grow. Spending time on stuff that holds you back hinders us from reaching our full potential. The following tips can help avoid that which drains you:
Social media
Being on social media like checking notifications on Facebook, scrolling through pictures on Instagram, reading quick updates on Twitter; this is part of everyday life. However, failure to control how much time you spend on it, hours fly by, and you will not have accomplished anything at all on your to-do list. After completing your tasks, you can use the social media as a reward.
Always plan
Successful people have a purpose; they have a plan of the things they want to achieve on a particular day. Write top priorities and break down large tasks into reasonable tasks as you will yourself wanting to get them done. Failure to plan makes you do all things at once and achieve very little draining your happiness.
Avoid emotionally draining activities
If you are going to step into a successful life, you have to focus on things that positively fuel your growth. Productive people don't waste time on things that drain them emotionally. As a result, before committing to activities on your schedule, ensure that the event will positively add to your life. Also, think before giving yes for an answer and know that it’s okay to say no to request for your time.
Don’t worry about things you cannot control
Successful people know that worry erodes the gift of life. As a result, they know that worrying will get you nowhere especially if you cannot do anything about that particular situation. Consequently, purpose to embark on action-based activities and focus on things you can get done.
Don’t hang out with negative people
Usually, you are a product of interaction (average of five people). As a result, if you want to maintain your happiness and success, surround yourself with the best people. Always be sure to eliminate harmful, toxic energy around you. Interestingly, if you want to soar in life, unload what is weighing you down.
In conclusion, do always do what you love, for instance, meditating, journaling, or reading your favorite book. Embark on what works for you. Starting off your day doing something you like and that which is right for you, you feel happy, focused and energized the rest of the day.
