The road will be mastered by the walking – the ancients said. And sometimes, to achieve dramatic changes, you need to take one step. The first. Then another. Second. Well, if we break our path to the goal into small steps, then the road to it will seem not so difficult and long. 10 useful skills that will make life easier, you can develop in yourself, spending only 1 hour a week or 8 minutes a day on them.
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Self-confidence
Want to be happy – develop healthy self-confidence! Self-confidence gives a person energy and enthusiasm, with which it is easier to achieve goals. Such a person makes decisions calmly and soberly, with an interest in the future. There are many ways to develop this valuable quality in yourself.
8 Persistent Minutes: write down your strengths on a piece of paper, learn to switch from self-criticism to praise your achievements, practice confident postures and gestures.
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The development of mindfulness
Ordered thoughts, clarity and ability to focus – it's all a "side effect" awareness. People who approach life consciously open up new opportunities. Such people see the world from a positive perspective, which means they cope better with stress and can reach the depths of self-knowledge, discovering the truth of intentions. You can develop mindfulness anywhere – in transport, at work…
8 Magic Minutes a Day: Just Learn Every Day be aware of your thoughts and desires, focus on them & nbsp; or let them go. For example, this way: sitting still, focus on breathing and do not pay attention to the thoughts that come into your head. One day you will hear true silence. This exercise by Zen Master Tit Nit Khan is called Stopping Thoughts.
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Creativity Development
This is useful for everyone: both "physicists" and "lyricists". Creativity not only allows the brain to take a break from everyday routine, giving new energy, but also promotes self-expression and self-esteem. Singing, drawing or writing poetry can stir up the deepest feelings in a person, even those that are difficult for him to cope with. This means that creativity, as the most acceptable form of self-expression for us, helps us to better understand ourselves.
8 creative minutes: sing, dance, draw – do what your soul asks. And remember: the process itself is important here, not the result.
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Stress management training
No one has a problem-free life. It's just that some have already learned to cope with stress, having mastered special techniques, & nbsp; others – not yet. These techniques should be simple so as not to become an anti-motivator and an additional source of stress.
8 simple and pleasant minutes: what gives you joy, improves your mood and makes you feel relaxed? Let this be the foundation of your daily eight anti-stress minutes.
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The development of organization and the ability to keep up with everything
Organization of all your affairs in writing - the basis of the foundations of an organized person. Making a to-do list and following it will allow you to complete even a seemingly overwhelming pile of work on time and not miss anything.
8 business minutes: plan your day in the morning to make sure you get everything done and don't forget anything.
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Developing expertise in any field
It's too simple – you say? It's just… underestimated – we will answer. Becoming an expert, gaining new knowledge is easy. Just read the right, useful books. An added bonus of reading - Acquaintance with new ideas and views, development of imagination and creativity. Reading – very useful habit!
8 educational minutes : paper, electronic or smartphone download – May the book always be with you. Choose the best time to read, such as before bed or on the subway on your way to work.
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Muscle Strengthening
For a modern person who spends 8 or even more hours at the office, it is important to keep fit, otherwise health problems cannot be avoided. Sport, among other things, improves mood and memory, and is also an excellent prevention of depression. A year of regular practice will help you become, if not an Apollo, then a pretty well pumped-up individual.
8 sports minutes: popular plank exercise; - a great workout for a large muscle group. Start from holding the "bar" for a minute and every day increase the time by a dozen or two seconds.
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Mastering breathing techniques
"Breathe deeply!" - they say to those who need to calm down. Not without reason. After all, people who practice breathing exercises can boast of calmness, peace of mind and peace. "Breathe Deep" 2-3 times a day – and changes for the better will not keep you waiting.
8 oxygen minutes: while inhaling, slowly count to five, hold your breath for a second and slowly exhale, again counting to five. Repeat this exercise for the duration of your breathing practice.
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Becoming an Optimist
Psychologists advise starting the day with a smile, even if you force yourself to part your lips in a smile. These movements of the facial muscles are perceived by the brain as a call for positivity. Smiling triggers the production of "joy neuromodulators" - endorphins, which are carried throughout the body with the bloodstream. They can even reduce physical pain and reduce the feeling of emotional discomfort. So smile – thing for mental health is exceptionally useful.
8 cheerful minutes: "Smile, gentlemen, smile," Baron Munchausen used to say. Even if you feel sad – we will add. Even through force. Watch a funny video, read jokes – and you will not notice how 8 minutes will fly by, during which your mouth was up to your ears.
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The Science of Relaxing
The brain needs a break too, so learn to take short breaks from work. She, the work, will only benefit: after all, a rested brain works more productively. In addition, taking a break will help reduce the negative impact of stressors, which will have a beneficial effect on physical health.
8 peaceful minutes: try to "turn off work" during breaks, imagining, for example, that you are on an exotic island or on a snowy peak – who prefers what.
Step by step - and in a year you will master the road that will lead you to wonderful changes in your life.
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