June/July 2024 Aspire Magazine FULL Issue | Page 21

21
Here ’ s how : You begin by increasing your organizational skills .
Next thing you know , your improved organization reduces daily stress because you ’ re no longer scrambling last minute . This reduction in stress can lead to better focus and a calmer mindset , which might make you more effective at work and more present at home .
Or consider the habit of daily learning or reading . When you commit to learning something new every day , you ’ re not just accumulating knowledge . This habit increases your curiosity , which fuels creativity and problem-solving skills . Over time , this can lead to career advancements or new personal projects , boosting your confidence and satisfaction in life .
tune , and soon , you ’ ve got a symphony of productivity , health , and happiness playing in your life .
With this in mind , I recommend bookending your day with positive Keystone Habits . This brings me to my next tip .

TIP 2 : Create Positive Morning and Evening Habits

Beginning and ending your day with a positive Keystone Habit can have an awesome ripple effect impact on the next twenty-four hours of your life .
For example ...
If you work out in the morning , researchers from Brigham Young University discovered that for the rest of the day , you ’ ll find snacking to be less tempting , and you ’ ll be more active in general .
WISDOM & SELF-GROWTH
In essence , a keystone habit is like the lead singer of a band — the one that may get all the glory , but really , it ’ s the catalyst that brings the entire band ( or your life ’ s habits ) into harmony . Once you ’ ve got that lead habit rocking , the rest of the habits join in
If you do a gratitude practice before bedtime , a study in the Journal of Psychosomatic Research found that you ’ ll sleep better and will often wake up the next morning feeling more refreshed and in a more positive frame of mind .

21