Tag: habit

Getting Beyond the Habit Honeymoon

Habits. It’s the small decisions we make every hour of the day that predict how great or little our success, productivity, and focus can be. I choose to wake up an hour before anyone else in my house so I can have peace and quiet to start my day. I track my daily exercise on…


6 Rich People Habits That Will Change Your Life

Successful people attribute habits that they follow as the secret to their success. In fact, that’s why it’s so common to come across lists highlighting these “habits of highly successful people.” In turn, accessing these lists can inspire you to develop these habits in your own life. Rather than the habit itself, what matters most…


‘I Think I Can’: The Importance of Self-Discipline, Habit, and Perseverance

Self-discipline, which walks hand-in-hand with perseverance, is a key ingredient in the formula leading to success and happiness. In his book “A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy,” William B. Irvine again and again examines the advantages bestowed by self-control. His chapter titled “Self-Denial” addresses the benefits the ancient Stoics…


Why Developing a Fun Habit Is Better Than Pursuing Happiness

We all want to be happy, and the idea of happiness as a learned skill has never been more popular. Searching for happiness offers us all a glimmer of hope—from Baby Boomers pining for the joys of the past, to young adults experiencing record levels of loneliness, anxiety, and burnout. Who doesn’t want a reprieve…