Much like in video games, life has its own set of evolving rules, mechanics and levels we ought to conquest. In this game called life, we are bestowed with the capability to customize our character. The way we shape our character will largely affect the way you play the game. In order to help you unlock your self-actualization meter and generate lots of in game currencies, here are some atomic ways, cheat codes which may help you level up in your life!
1. Ramp up your fitness score by exercise!
Exercise is vitally important not just for your health but for everything else in your life. In one study, James Prochaska, a University of Rhode Island researcher, found that “When people start habitually exercising, even as infrequently as once a week, they start changing other, unrelated patterns in their lives, often unknowingly.” This study found that people who did a small amount of exercise on a daily basis ate better, slept better and had healthier lifestyles.
Here’s an example of a five-minute workout routine to help you get started:
- #1 Minute: 20 seconds of push-ups, 10 seconds of rest, 20 seconds of push-ups, 10 seconds of rest.
- #2 Minute: 20 seconds of squats, 10 seconds of rest, 20 seconds of squats, 10 seconds of rest.
- #3 Minute: Plank for as long as you, then rest until the end of the minute.
- #4 Minute: 20 seconds of push-ups, 10 seconds of rest, 20 seconds of push-ups, 10 seconds of rest. (unless you have access to pull up bar, then do pull-ups)
- #5 Minute: 20 seconds of lunges, 10 seconds of rest, 20 seconds of lunges, 10 seconds of rest.
2. Keep a log of your food intake
Research shows that the act of food journaling often leads to better eating habits, healthier lifestyle choices, improved exercise routines, and increased productivity without even necessarily trying. So get yourself a food diary, commit to a habit of food journaling and choose a cue that works for you.
3. Tidy up a bit
Small increments of regular cleaning will keep messes at manageable levels. Clutter can be visually distracting, too, and serve as a nagging reminder of tasks and chores undone. Studies have shown that decluttering and other housekeeping reduces cortisol levels gives people a sense of mastery and control over their environment.
4. The 2-Minute Rule
Most of the tasks that you procrastinate on aren’t actually difficult to do; you have the talent and skills to accomplish them, but you just avoid starting them for one reason or another. The core principle of the 2-minute rule is that if you notice something that needs to be done, and it would take less than two minutes to do, just do it.
5. Drink water (Hail Hydro!)
Water is important for us to function at our optimum capacity. Not only does it flush toxins out of our body, but it also helps us think more clearly. Research also proves that drinking water boosts your metabolism, energizes your muscles and improves brain, memory and cognitive function.
6. Develop a self-care routine
Don’t start your day checking your phone. Drink tea. Do some light stretching or yoga. Do your skincare routine half-naked with music blasting. Try some vibrational relaxation therapy if you know what I mean. Whatever tickles your pickle. You do you.
7. Meditate
Meditating is a simple habit that you can do anywhere at any time with a whole gamut of immediate benefits. One of which is mindfulness which helps you enjoy life and be present in everything you do. It also reduces stress, controls anxiety, promotes emotional health, enhances self-awareness, lengthens attention span, reduces age-related memory loss, improves sleep, decreases blood pressure and many more.
8. Hit the hay!
Sleep plays a huge role in how you feel, how motivated you are, and how well you can remember and think. Feel-good hormones such as dopamine, melatonin, and serotonin are produced while you sleep. Your immune cells are produced while you sleep. Various physical processes require time to function at healthy levels. Getting enough rest at night is crucial for your mental and physical well-being. Make a commitment to start getting eight hours of sleep every night. Create a schedule that works for you, pick a standard waking time and stick with it. Make sure you check your bedroom for distractions and get your room ready for a great night’s sleep.
9. Make a habit of reading every day
Reading has a significant number of benefits including mental stimulation, stress reduction, knowledge & vocabulary expansion, memory improvement, stronger analytical thinking skills, improved focus and concentration, better writing skills, tranquility and free entertainment. So what are you waiting for? Go pick up a book and peruse through every book on every subject by every author who ever laid pen on paper!
10. Practice gratitude
Studies on gratitude show that being grateful improves health and mental ability, makes people happier and improves sleep quality. Can you find one thing to be grateful for every day? Are you up to the challenge? The benefits far outweigh the one or two minutes you will spend each day finding things to be grateful for. Make a decision and start your gratitude journal today.
Implementing these simple habits will help you to level up life and radically transform your life. These might sound overly simple but these baby steps will move you a bit closer each and every day from the life you want. In your epic quest to awesomeness, there will be days where you’ll lack motivation but I hope you push through. Keep fighting. In this game of life, sometimes we win, sometimes we lose but we always learn and come back wiser and stronger.
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