42 Quick Habits That Have a Massive Return On Life | Hive

It’s not that we have too little time to do all the things we need to do, it’s that we feel the need to do too many things in the time we have.

1. For every demand on your time, pause or delay your response and think about the first and second-order consequences before saying yes.

2. Practice social media fast once a week and use that time to read a few chapters of your favorite book.

3. Write things down. Don’t try to remember everything. The brain is notorious for forgetting ideas.

4. Start your day with a plan — you will think less and move faster.

5. Plan intentional breaks in-between focus work — it will help you recover and recharge for the next task.

6. The world’s most successful people are always learning — be deliberate about how you feed your brain.

7. Choose your knowledge sources carefully.

8. Begin your day with the end in mind — focus on a few high-priority tasks at a time.

9. Unplug yourself from work when it’s done — it improves mental clarity.

10. Schedule news time — don’t react to every news break or notification. It’s a productive way to take back time for what you care about.

11. Start your day with 5 minutes session — it improves flexibility and boosts your mood.

12. Drink at least a glass of water first thing in the morning to improve gut and brain health.

13. Listen to audiobooks and podcasts in your gap times: waiting for your coffee, commuting to work, or work breaks.

14. Make walking a daily or weekly habit — it’s the easiest and healthiest form of exercise to improve mental clarity and self-awareness.

15. Upgrade your mind every year. Embrace lifelong learning to accelerate personal growth.