Check out 10 attitudes that can lead to success without compromising your health.
Our brains are programmed in a way that makes it harder to make a decision or take action until it generates some kind of stress or discomfort. In fact, peak performance occurs when we are far from our comfort zone; you must be sober for much of the process to delegate all the weight and emotion of the world to performance and achievements; one thing that can help your health is waking up early, as it gives you the opportunity to mentally prepare for the day, in addition to eating a good breakfast and exercising; another tip is to achieve a goal considered "impossible"; see more
Lucas Bicudo, StartSe Our brains are programmed in a way that makes it harder to make a decision or take action until it generates some kind of stress or discomfort. In fact, peak performance occurs when we are far from our comfort zone. If you are too comfortable, your performance will suffer from inertia and inaction, but if you abruptly leave that comfort zone overnight, it can directly affect your health.
The point here is that this process shouldn't involve sitting on the couch for months, attempting an unprepared climb to Mount Everest. It's the daily struggles that push you to your limits – they don't require a ticket to Nepal – and make you stronger and more prepared to achieve balance.
1 - Wake up early
Unless you're someone who loves the mornings, waking up earlier can be problematic. However, if you wake up feeling good about life a little while before you have to go to work, you'll understand the value of the habit. It gives you the opportunity to mentally prepare for the day, as well as eat a nice breakfast and get some exercise.
2 – Achieve a goal considered “impossible”
Few things can compare to the ecstasy that takes over your body when you achieve something you thought you weren't capable of. These achievements are worth every bit of yourself that was pushed to the limit and beyond because you simply went there and did it. It's a feeling of invincibility and triumph worthy of being treasured forever.
3 – Breathe and meditate
It's easy to fall into a comfort zone when you're so busy you don't even have time to think about what you're doing and whether you're doing it right. Meditation is a wonderful way to break that cycle and make you stop to breathe and reflect. It's great for the brain and gives you self-control.
4 – Focus on one thing at a time.
Focusing completely on a single task can be a huge risk – the risk of failing at something you put all your effort into. That's why it's so uncomfortable and why people are afraid of it. The alternative – multitasking – is a real productivity killer, however. When you try to do two things at the same time, your brain isn't able to perform both at full capacity. On balance, it's more worthwhile for your mental health to focus on one thing at a time, calmly and with dedication. In the end, it turns out to be more satisfying, and you see specific goals that motivate you.
5 - Volunteer
It would be great if everyone volunteered purely for altruistic reasons, but we all have needs and must prioritize. The problem is that in our society, after a day's work, volunteering is a lesser matter than watching "epic fail" videos on YouTube. Volunteering is a powerful experience that keeps you aware that the world isn't black and white and there's much more to it than meets the eye.
6 – Be communicative
You've probably heard someone say at some point that they have a fear of public speaking. In fact, 74% of Americans are afraid of speaking in front of others. So yes, if you don't have this fear, don't say it doesn't exist, because the numbers prove it. It's a problem. It's a challenge. But it's also achievable and highly rewarding. Being able to converse at a table of 5 people with an audience of 5 is a huge step for your career.
7 – Talk to people you don't know.
Unless you're an extremely extroverted person, or a politician, talking to new people will, at least at some point, make you uncomfortable. But do it anyway. To hell with the discomfort. Social interaction is good for your mood, expands your network, exposes you to new ideas, and boosts your self-confidence.
8 – Hold your tongue
Sure, it's a relief to unload all your negative thoughts about someone in their face in a work environment, but that feeling is only temporary. What happens the next day, the next week, the next year? It's human nature to want to prove your point, but that's usually not as effective as you think. When you stop, hold your tongue, reflect on your emotions, you're able to choose which battles are worth fighting and which aren't. Mental health improves significantly.
9 - Say no
People who have difficulty saying no are more prone to stress, panic, and depression, according to research conducted at the University of California. Saying no is indeed a big problem for some people, but it's a powerful word that you should never be afraid to say. When you learn to say no, you get rid of unnecessary commitments and save your time and energy for more important things.
10 – Deal with your problems! Don't put them off!
Change is difficult. Self-knowledge is difficult. Feeling deep down the difficulty of achieving what you want is difficult. When things are difficult, it's always easier to postpone them until tomorrow. The prospect that they will still happen remains in your field of vision, and the comfort of not having accomplished them today prevents you from going anywhere. Therefore, make it happen. Don't postpone it. Only through action can we evolve and reach where we want to be.