Oh, to be the person who makes other people go, “Woah, they really have their life together, how are they so good at everything?” If that person isn’t naturally you but you want it to be, read on for 18 ways you can change and elevate your lifestyle choices.
1. Find an exercise routine that works for you.
If you only focus on the physical side of things, you’ll become unbalanced, but working both muscles will enable you to keep a fresh, clear mind. You’ll sleep better, think better, get rid of that brain fog, and it will naturally make you sharper and more competitive in every arena.
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2. Get a therapist — even if you don’t think you need one.
Sometimes, we put off getting support from a therapist because it seems like therapy is only for people with bigger problems than you. However, that’s limiting yourself — you don’t need big problems for therapy, Healthline notes. Embrace the role that a therapist can play in your daily life — it will give you a new perspective and stronger problem-solving skills.
3. Go no contact with toxic friends.
If you have a circle of friends from high school that you couldn’t quite shake until now, this is the perfect time to finally cut them loose. Getting rid of negativity will automatically give you an advantage over people who continue to stay bogged down.
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4. Get a library card and start educating yourself.
Oftentimes, we forget about the free resources that are available to us — namely, the public library. To be different and more successful, you have to think differently. Every day is a learning day — choose to enrich yourself. What you read is up to you — whatever it is, it should open your mind to new experiences and perspectives.
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5. Incorporate a docuseries with your latest reality TV binge.
The next time you tune into Netflix, incorporate some shows that can educate you while entertaining you. So much of entertainment nowadays is mind-numbing or repetitive — and if you don’t enrich your brain, you will get into a rut. Energize your creative and social mind by upping the quality of shows that you alternate “Love Is Blind” with now and then.
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6. Find spontaneous friends.
It can be very overwhelming to think about making large lifestyle changes, so rope a friend in who is naturally better than you at seizing the day. Copy some of their spontaneous attitude and you will become more well-rounded, interesting, and fearless. Spontaneity can be good for you, according to Vox.
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7. Prioritize traveling more.
If you want to have an advantage over other people, the first thing you have to do is get out of your comfort zone. That’s easier said than done, but traveling will remind you of how much you’re capable of and will give you confidence in everything you do.
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8. De-influence yourself.
When changing your mindset and trying to be better, you have to unpick all the secret rules you have made for yourself — even if you don’t think you have any. For example, no-one is forcing you to only eat carb replacements if you don’t like them, and certainly no one is preventing you from unfollowing celebrities who make you feel bad about yourself. This will give you loads more self-confidence.
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9. Say “No” more.
If a person doesn’t believe that their own time is valuable, or that they’re worthy of respect, their decisions will reflect that. For example, if you’re used to burning out saying “Yes” to everything for fear of missing out, you’re disrespecting your own time. Prioritize yourself and take that space.
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10. Take up cooking lessons with your friends.
Learn a new skill, such as cooking. Bring your friends along and they will make you feel a strong sense of community and collaboration. It will help you work and communicate better as a team going forward.
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11. Substitute weekly bar crawls for gals gallery gallivants.
If you want to gain an advantage over other people, you have to change your habits. Change up drinking-centered activities for cultural exploits, such as going to a gallery, or attending a theater production. Open up your mind.
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12. Start an unexpected hobby, even if you’re terrible at it.
Start playing lacrosse or chess — or laser tag. In some ways, the more random — the better. You will show others that you’re not concerned about what they think and you’ll learn a new skill — and have loads of fun doing so.
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13. Act like a tourist in your hometown.
If you’re feeling like you’re stuck in the same circles and can’t break out, reframe the problem. Google “What’s On” in your community, or try out a new restaurant. Don’t accept negativity — work through it and find something productive. People will start to see you as a ‘fixer’ if you do this.
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14. Stop comparing yourself to other people.
Comparison is the thief of all joy. This won’t happen overnight, but starting to make conscious choices not to compare yourself to others (in real life and online) will free up lots of your mental space. Learn to find happiness within and you will make the right decisions for you.
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15. Socializing: it’s quality, not quantity.
It’s hard to step back from socializing. However, when you’re just there for the sake of being there, start to cancel those plans. Quality over quantity!
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16. Start a book club with your mates.
The more new hobbies you take up and the more mindset shifts you commit to, the more you’ll want to change and influence the world around you. For example, you can lead a book club with your friends, or start a writing circle. Other people will see how you lead with positivity.
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17. Keep communication meaningful and positive.
Positivity begets positivity, and by eliminating all the toxic influences in your life, you will free up so much time to learn and better yourself. Make sure that your communication with friends and family reflects this. There’s no use cutting out toxic people if — with your newfound success — you become a gossiper that brings other people down!
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18. Cut off a partner that dulls your light.
Finally, if you have an on-again, off-again partner, the “off” part of that shows that they should already be gone. Demonstrate self-love and cut that person loose. Embrace your own personal growth rather than wasting effort trying to fix them.
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