It's the start of a new year and you have a lot of big goals—we want to help you get there! And while achieving those goals will require your energy and your focus, it is just as important to take the time to recharge your batteries. Downtime is just as important to your success as working hard can be.
With the advent of the smartphone came a new degree of connectivity. At any given moment, we're only a few taps away from work emails, social media, or news outlets. Our phones, tablets, and computers are engineered to get us to engage and our minds crave constant stimulation.
In order to reach your goals, it is absolutely crucial to unplug and recharge your batteries. Here are four simple ways that taking time for yourself will help you create greater success in your life:
1. Face the day with gratitude for what is going right and you'll discover new possibilities at each and every turn.
2. Giving 100% of yourself every day takes a toll on your body, mind, and spirit. Take time to loosen up. Laughter decreases stress, increases endorphins, and creates a positive atmosphere anywhere you go.
3. Train your brain to stay positive and make the most of your every day. Soon a great attitude will come naturally.
4. Decrease stress and boost creativity by changing up your routine. Take a few minutes during your day to write, draw, or color. Exercising your inner artist can ease anxiety and increase focus.
We want to help you reach your goals, and these four books will help you decompress today so that you can crush it tomorrow!
1. Face the day with gratitude with In The Garden of Thoughts by Dodinsky
2. Take time to loosen up with the help of Laughter Is An Instant Vacation
3. Train your brain to stay positive with Simple Truths founder Mac Anderson's book, Charging the Human Battery
4. Decrease stress and boost creativity with an adult coloring book like Today Is The Day, Joyous Blooms to Color, Keep Calm and Color On: For Your Inner Creative, and Keep Calm and Color On: For Stress Relief
Try these new habits for a few weeks and let us know how it goes! Share your story with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or LinkedIn with the hashtag #SimpleTruths