25 people reveal the life-changing habits that improved their lives significantly
Strangers on the internet are sharing all the habits they have adapted in their lives to make them better.
The process of learning never stops. We age and we gather a lot of life experiences and fix our habits to benefit our future selves. Whether it is something as simple as taking care of our physical fitness or something a tad bit trickier such as learning how to say no to people, every change we create and decisions we make, impact our lives in various ways. So, Emily (@emilykmay) asked the X community (formerly Twitter) "What is a small thing you have done that has greatly improved your life?"
Many people shared their personal experiences of making certain changes in their lives which made them a better person and in general, improved their life by great measures. Here are some of the best responses from various people on the internet where they reveal how subtle adjustments turned out to be life-changing for them and they still swear by it.
1. Always be kind
Paying it forwards, being kind to others always improves my life
— Amanda Z (@azuydervelt) December 10, 2023
2. Choosing nature over the concrete jungle
Choosing rural life over city life. Surrounded by Nature.
— Margot Maddison-MacFadyen, PhD (@M_M_MacFadyen) December 10, 2023
3. Getting a pet
4. Prioritizing sleep
5. Keeping your phone away while walking
6. Control your food and eating habits
7. Doing what needs to be done on time
8. Switching TV time with books and meditation
Stopped watching movies and shows in the evening and switching to books, meditation, study and prayer.
— The Last Days Emergency Broadcast (@lastdays2030) December 10, 2023
I can’t even watch regular TV anymore. It literally hurts my head.
TV is a weapon
9. Learn how to say no
10. Hitting the gym is a good option
Started going to the gym, stopped listening to (as much) sad music, and started watching comedies over romantic shows. Not that all these things completely fixed my life, but my moods are more balanced.
— k e y (@heykeyona) December 9, 2023
11. Make sure to take supplements
Started taking vitamin D daily and magnesium twice daily.
— Bay 👾 (@KnaughtyKnancy) December 10, 2023
Depression and physical anxiety symptoms are (mostly) gone. Migraines went from 2-3 a week, to 3-4 a year. Daily headaches are gone. Focus has largely returned to normal.
Hardest part is now continuing to take the…
12. Removing toxic people from your life
Kicking anybody out of my life that has no value and not feeling guilty
— Kev & Daniel’s #autism journey (& Bruce 😉) (@kevharrison_) December 10, 2023
13. Sorting your laundry as soon as it dries
Fold and put away laundry immediately, load by load, as soon as it is dry. It was a hard habit to get into but now it is automatic, it only takes about 7-10 minutes tops, each time, and my life is immensely better. Honestly, it was life-changing.
— KarenKarenBoBaren🌻 (@KayMonRey) December 10, 2023
14. Being less judgemental
15. Coffee is kind of therapeutic
Switched back to a drip coffee maker after YEARS of using pods. I love the sound of it brewing, smell in the air, how hot the coffee is, the money saved, and it just feels less wasteful.
— Carly Derms (@carlyderms) December 10, 2023
16. Work when you feel comfortable
stopped trying to make myself work in the mornings and stopped feeling guilty when i work into the night! it just works best for me and i've had less flare-ups since doing this, which mean I have more productive days, which means more work done!
— bee🌻🐝🦥 Nadolig Llawen! (@bumblebees_exe) December 10, 2023
17. Managing your sock drawer
All of my sports socks are same brand & colour so I do not have to worry about ‘pairing‘ them. Same with dress socks - I buy multiples of identical colour & style. Each colour group has own bin in sock drawer. Just grab any 2 from the same bin. Never worry about orphaned socks.
— Quiet (@here_quietly) December 10, 2023
18. Stop guilt-tripping yourself over small things
Stopped guilt tripping myself about making my bed in the morning. It does not equal productivity.
— Amy Colleen (@sewistwrites) December 9, 2023
19. Taking steps to minimize stress
Every time I start to get stressed i ask myself 5 questions.
— Joshua Treadway (@treadingalong1) December 10, 2023
1. Will I care about this tomorrow?
2. Will I care about this next week?
3. Will I care about this next month?
4. Will I care about this next year?
5. Will I care about this in 5 years?
Saved me a lot of stress.
20. Enjoying your own company
learning to be alone and loving it. I'm no longer compelled to be in a relationship just so I'm not alone. too high a price to pay. if only people knew.
— Robin S. Willis (@RobinWillis1) December 10, 2023
21. Learning to love your body
I’ve just started accepting my body for what it is. Doesn’t mean I don’t try to improve it, but I’ve stopped picking myself apart constantly.
— Jessica. (@Jessicadler) December 10, 2023
22. Staying hydrated
Drink a big glass of water first thing in the morning. Even before coffee
— Andy Ottaway (blue cheque) (@Andy35o) December 9, 2023
23. Stopping all the hair color damage
Stopped coloring my hair.
— Jess 🌎 (@realJess_V) December 10, 2023
Letting go of that ritual made me realize how much time I was wasting on covering something that makes me happy… a lot of people in this world never get the chance to grow gray hair, and I’m glad to experience it ☺️👩🏼🦳
24. Be open to learning more
I added "I don't know" to my vocabulary. Until I did that, I think I never let anyone teach me, never really listened. Other people are pretty amazing, it's OK if they know things I don't.
— n/a (@billoftheages) December 9, 2023
25. Keeping away from the phone before sleeping
Started sleeping with my cell phone in another room.
— Graham Thornton (@thewaynorth) December 10, 2023
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