Life is full of choices that have to be made, but as people grow accustomed to a set of routines, some actions end up becoming habits. Under most circumstances, a lot of habits can be very constructive such as making sure to turn off lights when you leave a room, but there are different types of habits that can negatively impact your daily and even future life. I will highlight a few examples so you can avoid these destructive habits and set yourself up for success!
STOP SAYING YES TO EVERYTHING
Most people want to avoid conflict or be liked, but there comes a point where it can be very self destructive to allow yourself to become overly bogged down by the requests of others.
It takes time in life to accomplish goals, and it will become impossible for you to achieve your dreams if you’re spending an unlimited amount of time helping people reach theirs. Enforcing good boundaries will allow you to be less stressed out as well.
STOP LIVING LIFE FOR THE SHORT TERM
When people think about their lives only in the short term, it becomes very easy to make mistakes that cut off their ability to grow.
For example, if someone who wants to buy paper towels is always spending money on a smallest packages of paper towels, they will end up spending almost twice as much money than if they bought in bulk, however a short-term thinker will rationalize this behavior.
Always try to think about the big picture and how you will be affected in the long term.
STOP LIMITING YOUR POTENTIAL
Many people have a terrible habit of selling themselves short!
Millions of people stay in jobs that don’t serve them however they don’t feel as though they need to achieve more. Much of this is due to low self-esteem, or fear of change.
A person will struggle to pay their bills but say, “I like the people here.”
Job satisfaction is important, and being happy is important, but how much stress would they avoid by having a job that pays them a livable wage?
DO PLAN AHEAD
It’s fun and exciting to be spontaneous, but there are a lot of things in life that require careful planning.
This is especially true if you are trying to make major improvements to your life.
Making a big career change can put you into a difficult position if you don’t plan accordingly.
If you don’t have any money saved, quitting your job without a plan could be a disaster.
Ensure you are reviewing both your short term and long term goals to set yourself up for success!
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Join me for my signature program “ The Warrior Way” is 90 days of 1:1 coaching to address health, wellness and mindfulness habits to remove limiting beliefs, create habits that fit with your individual lifestyle and goals while reducing stress! She came to this career through her own transformation and battles with cancer, divorce and infertility. Now she shares her learnings to help other women avoid the same pitfalls she did and start to show up as their authentic selves.
Cathy has been featured on several podcasts including The Fearless Women’s Podcast ( Episode 56), Success through Failing ( Episode 152), and A Sacred Space with Katie.
Cathy is a co-author of “ Silent Grief, Healing and Hope” where she bravely ,alongside 14 other women, shares her infertility journey. The book is a compilation of TRUE stories! Stories that will inspire and touch hearts everywhere! “ I hear you, I see you, I feel you, I AM you!”
With Love & Support!
Cathy
Cathy McKinnon is the founder of Wellness Warrior Coaching, she works with ambitious women to create personalized success rituals to gain more energy, strength, beauty and confidence along their journey to optimal living. Her signature program “ The Warrior Way” is 90 days of 1:1 coaching to address health, wellness and mindfulness habits to remove limiting beliefs, create habits that fit with your individual lifestyle and goals while reducing stress! She came to this career through her own transformation and battles with weight loss, cancer, divorce and infertility. Now she shares her learnings to help other women not fall into the same pitfalls she did and start to show up as their authentic selves.
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