5 Daily Habits That'll Change Your Life Forever

Life can get pretty crazy. With work, family, and everything in between, we feel like we're running around like a headless chicken. But what if I told you that with a few simple habits, you'd start to notice some pretty drastic changes in your life? No extreme measures necessary; just tiny, everyday tweaks that make a pretty massive difference. Let's dive right in!

Begin Your Day with Gratitude

Okay, I know this sounds a little bit "woo-woo" at first. But wait me out! When you wake up, instead of checking and responding to email, checking your social networks, consider taking a little moment for yourself to really focus in on three good things going on in life today- big or little things. This simple habit changes your mindset from "ugh, another day" to "I'm thankful for this day." Trust me, starting with gratitude will set the tone for a much better day.

Drink Water Like It's Your Job

Now, this one might seem obvious, but hear me out. We all know we should drink water, but how many of us actually do it enough? Water is the oil for your engine. Keeps everything running smooth. I like to have at least 8 glasses a day. If you don't enjoy plain water, mix it up with some lemon slices or cucumber slices. Being hydrated really increases energy, improves skin, and gets your brain functioning, too. Who knew such an easy thing could make a difference, huh?

Moving Your Body Every Day

No, you don't need to become a fitness guru or train for the Boston marathon. But if you just move your body at least 20 minutes each day—that's a walk, stretching lightly, or even some dancing around your living room—that works wonders in other ways, too: for more energy, clearer thought and creativity, and of course, as an instant cure for a terrible case of the end day headache. And who doesn't feel a little happier after a good stretch or jog?

Plan Your Day the Night Before

Ever wake up and have no idea what to do first? Planning your day the night before can save you a ton of stress. Take 5-10 minutes before bed to jot down your top 3 priorities for the next day. This simple habit helps you wake up with a purpose instead of stumbling about in confusion. You feel more in control, and your day just flows better. Plus, kind of neat to check off these tasks you did as you go! 5. Reflect on Your Day

Before you go to bed for the evening, take time to review your day: What could you have improved?

Don't think of this as beating yourself up—it's learning and growing instead. I like to jot it down in a journal, though you can just think if that works better for you that way. This builds this habit to track for your progress and know just what makes you happy or drains your energy. Long term, this will direct your focus on what really matters. Conclusion

Make tiny habits positive habits and these will make life easy for you. You need not make some gigantic change all at one go. Start with one or two habits and slowly build up. Soon you'll wonder how you have managed without them all this time. Just try it and let me know how you feel about it. Your future self will thank you for this!