7 Daily Habits That Can Exhaust Most Of Your Potential (And How To Fix Them)
Most of us wake up with a deep belief that today is going to be memorable, a day to use our full potential and take action to improve our lives. Yet, we often find ourselves trapped in habits that exhaust us and leave us fatigued. So, maybe today wasn’t that day, but what about tomorrow? What is it that keeps draining our energy and keeps us waiting for that day that will change everything? The answers are much closer than you think.
Aiming for perfection
Instead of simplifying our lives, we strive for unachievable perfection. The pressure we put on ourselves from the moment we wake up is carried throughout the day like a burden. And that’s draining and often frustrating, and to escape, we engage in behaviors that are not worth our time.
Believing we are masters of multitasking
Because most of us want to achieve the unimaginable, we try to do too many things at once but genuinely pay little attention to anything. Our minds are already thinking about the next task, and instead of being here and now, we are everywhere. We end up even more exhausted, frazzled, and unsatisfied.
We grasp for control
Tired and unhappy, we reach the point where we believe that we must control everything. This is another thing that’s impossible because we are merely humans, but our anxiety and fears are pushing us into this behavior. We think that control will put things in order and show us what’s important and what can wait, but it only increases tension, and all we need is rest.
Rejecting what our body needs
Sleep and rest are our fuel, but because there are only so many hours in a day, we want to do more and push ourselves to the breaking point, believing there is a miracle waiting for us at the finish line. We are doing too much at once, yet we are not pausing to notice how we feel or what we need. So, we turn to more behaviors that will turn into regret. Why? Because that’s what we think we need.
Impulsive reactions
Our relationship with food, shopping, and even smoking or drinking affects us every day. We need to overeat because we are tired. We shop to validate all the wasted hours, and we indulge in drinking to relax. It is a destructive pattern, but no one really taught us better. Even the poshest schools teach us subjects, but not how to improve our everyday life, regardless of how boring we might think they are.
Crying time
Once we are overwhelmed, overfed, and buzzed, it is time to turn to emotions. But instead of processing them as they happen, we get emotional outbursts. We are angry, sad, hopeful, and still thinking about tomorrow and how we will do things differently. But when you’re stuck in this circle of emotions, they are controlling your decisions, and to stop this, it is time to shut down.
Sabotaging your mind
The brain can’t distinguish between reality and what you tell it to be true. That’s why shutting down, especially today, is too easy. You only need a cell phone, and you’re transferred into another world—the world of perfect pictures, the hottest celebrities, and information you don’t need or want. Scrolling endlessly gives us a serotonin rush, but it is a coping mechanism, not a solution, and we know it.
Why is this happening?
Perfectionism, the need to control, not caring for our bodies and minds, and endless scrolling are parts of our everyday lives because we simply want to achieve something and be someone. It is how the world works, but it does not necessarily mean that this should be your life or reality. You cannot change the world, but you can change the way you look at it. And with that change, you can transform your life.
Taking steps
First, you will want to eliminate exhausting and repetitive habits. Because they are learned behaviors, you can replace them with more suitable options. Pause. Take a deep breath, then exhale slowly. It is time to accept where you stand instead of trying to be whatever everyone else, including you, thinks you should be.
Accepting without resistance
Accepting means facing reality the way it is. You might be upset or hurt, and that’s okay. Perhaps your friends are working less hard than you and achieving more remarkable results, which is also fine. We resist because we don’t want to hurt, but we only end up hurting more. Then, focus on what is in your power.
Your feelings and your reactions
Remember, the only things you can control are within you. It’s a tough reality, but once you truly accept that you can’t control the rain but can choose how to feel about it, you’re one step closer to finding your peace. This is crucial because all your draining habits and behaviors are pulling you away from it. So, take control of your feelings and reactions, and you’ll see a significant change in your well-being.
You do you
When you feel overwhelmed by life, ask yourself what you would tell your loved ones. Take a step back, and then bring your mind to the present moment and breathe. You are here now, and this is where you’re supposed to be. All you have is this breath and this present moment. Bring joy into this moment by blasting your favorite song or calling someone you love. You cannot figure out the mysteries of the universe in a day, but you can find beauty in each one, and that’s a good start.
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