Life Improvement: What You Should Quit Today
That classic “stuck in a rut” feeling can strike at any point in life. It can get you down, but some key changes will often make all the difference. Those changes are easier when you use tools, especially those available through a variety of online resources like DelBlogger. Here are some of the best things to cut out of your life if you want to improve your well-being.
Quit Eating Junk Food
Constant takeout and unhealthy snacks can make you lethargic and unhappy but changing your habits and mindset work better than continuously trying fad diets. For instance, if you have a sweet tooth, Active suggests swapping out candy for some delicious fruit.
You can use one of the many free apps available to track what you are eating. These highlight problem areas and create a way to hold yourself accountable. Discover plenty of healthy recipes online, and make meal plans to form a better routine around your diet.
Getting regular exercise can help reinforce your decision to eat healthier, but that doesn’t mean you have to spend all afternoon in the gym. Take a look at a Walk Score map to find a local area conducive to walking. This is an easy-to-understand way to evaluate various spots based on how walkable they are. Walking is great exercise, so take advantage of the good walking spots near you.
Quit Spending Hours on Social Media
One modern vice anyone can fall victim to is too much time on social media. It is easy to get depressed by comparing yourself to others or chasing likes and comments on your posts. Put limits on your social media time. You can download a free app to monitor and block you from certain applications on your phone after a specific time limit.
Quit Never Quitting
As you chase your goals in life, you can begin to feel negatively when not achieving something. While it’s not bad to be a high-achiever, you cannot work well if you are burned out. Carve out time in your day just for you.
Verywell Mind points out that meditation apps are a great tool to retreat from the busy life you have created for yourself, even if it is only for 30 minutes a day. If meditation isn’t your thing, a calm, solitary activity like painting is also great. Use online habit trackers to schedule and track these new behaviors, and you will soon see an improvement in your well-being.
Quit Your Job
Your working week is the bulk of your waking week, especially when you add up the commute, work hours, and time spent thinking about your job. Sometimes our careers are the problem. If you feel unfulfilled with your work and have for a long time, it is time to make a change. Make sure that you and your partner are aligned on your decision to change careers. You’ll also want to avail yourself of free training resources online to facilitate your transition to a new job.
If you decide to change careers, make finding your dream job a priority. You can use resources online to search for jobs, find mentorships, and build the perfect resume. A free resume builder can really help out in securing you a great job. You can browse a library of professionally designed templates, then customize them with your own copy, images, and colors.
Take Control of Your Life
Sometimes it is easy to forget that you have the tools and support around you to take control of your life. Remember to cut out the junk food, end excessive screen time, get outside for some exercise, and consider transitioning to a more fulfilling job. Quitting those things that are holding you back may be the best thing to do to move forward!
Disclosure: Today’s Guest Post was submitted by Sharon Wagner
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