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The 16 daily habits that make me smarter, happier, and more productive 
1/ Planning out my day on paper
Each morning I write out a rough schedule of my day
I WFH, so there are 3 categories
1. Work tasks
2. Self-care tasks
3. Home tasks
This helps me focus and ensure that I have a productive day
Each morning I write out a rough schedule of my day
I WFH, so there are 3 categories
1. Work tasks
2. Self-care tasks
3. Home tasks
This helps me focus and ensure that I have a productive day
2/ Showing affection for my family
I hug & kiss my wife/kids several times each day
I tell them I love them several times every day
It makes us both happier
I plan to do this forever, even if I get eye-rolls as they age
I hug & kiss my wife/kids several times each day
I tell them I love them several times every day
It makes us both happier
I plan to do this forever, even if I get eye-rolls as they age
3/ Play a game
Games make me happy & make me think.
I play chess every day
I also play video games with my kids and also play a board game together weekly (Settlers of Catan, Ticket to Ride)
If you are interested in chess, here are some resources https://twitter.com/BrianFeroldi/status/1334840318840156178?s=20
Games make me happy & make me think.
I play chess every day
I also play video games with my kids and also play a board game together weekly (Settlers of Catan, Ticket to Ride)
If you are interested in chess, here are some resources https://twitter.com/BrianFeroldi/status/1334840318840156178?s=20
4/ Gratitude
Clean water
Delicious food
Healthy family
Working Car
I have SO MUCH to be thankful for
I keep a sticky note on my desk that says "gratitude". Each time I see it, I think of 1 thing I’m grateful for
It makes me happy every time I do it
Clean water
Delicious food
Healthy family
Working Car
I have SO MUCH to be thankful for
I keep a sticky note on my desk that says "gratitude". Each time I see it, I think of 1 thing I’m grateful for
It makes me happy every time I do it
5/ Note-taking
Whenever I think of an idea, tweet, or story, I stop and write it down IMMEDIATELY
I keep most notes in my phone, but I also keep pencil/paper around the house and by my nightstand
I never know when an idea is going to pop into my mind — and I forget ideas fast!
Whenever I think of an idea, tweet, or story, I stop and write it down IMMEDIATELY
I keep most notes in my phone, but I also keep pencil/paper around the house and by my nightstand
I never know when an idea is going to pop into my mind — and I forget ideas fast!
6/ Intermittent Fasting
I only eat between 12 PM - 7 PM
It’s the easiest ‘diet’ in the world to follow
There are eating hours and non-eating hours. It's so simple!
I only eat between 12 PM - 7 PM
It’s the easiest ‘diet’ in the world to follow
There are eating hours and non-eating hours. It's so simple!
7/ Tell my kids a family story
Before they go to bed, I end each day with a family story
They LOVE to hear about my experiences as a kid
This is where note-taking comes in handy!
Remembering all of the stories isn’t easy. I keep a running list handy for reference.
Before they go to bed, I end each day with a family story
They LOVE to hear about my experiences as a kid
This is where note-taking comes in handy!
Remembering all of the stories isn’t easy. I keep a running list handy for reference.
8/ Listening to podcasts
I listen to 50+ podcasts
Whenever I’m cleaning, driving, walking, or have downtime, I’m listening to podcasts
Always on 2x speed
Here are the investing podcasts I listen to: https://twitter.com/BrianFeroldi/status/1380155789785059333?s=20
I listen to 50+ podcasts
Whenever I’m cleaning, driving, walking, or have downtime, I’m listening to podcasts
Always on 2x speed
Here are the investing podcasts I listen to: https://twitter.com/BrianFeroldi/status/1380155789785059333?s=20
9/ Watch YouTube
I watch YouTube every night before bed (zero brightness & blue-light blocking glasses)
There’s LOTS of wonderful educational content on YouTube
I love learning about engineering, history, woodworking, & science, in particular.
I watch YouTube every night before bed (zero brightness & blue-light blocking glasses)
There’s LOTS of wonderful educational content on YouTube
I love learning about engineering, history, woodworking, & science, in particular.
10/ Socializing
WFH makes socialzing hard
COVID makes it 10x harder
Every day, I make an effort to have an IN-PERSON chat with an adult that I don’t live with
I’m constantly reaching out to friends/family & making plans
It takes effort, but it's 100% worth it
WFH makes socialzing hard
COVID makes it 10x harder
Every day, I make an effort to have an IN-PERSON chat with an adult that I don’t live with
I’m constantly reaching out to friends/family & making plans
It takes effort, but it's 100% worth it
11/ Networking
Slack, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram.....
All of these social channels are amazing for networking
I try and converse with at least 10 different people per day
Slack, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram.....
All of these social channels are amazing for networking
I try and converse with at least 10 different people per day
12/ Teach my kids something
How to use a tool
How to cook a meal
The definition of a word
How to invest
It doesn’t matter what the topic is. What matters is that they go to bed smarter than they work up.
How to use a tool
How to cook a meal
The definition of a word
How to invest
It doesn’t matter what the topic is. What matters is that they go to bed smarter than they work up.
13/ Reading
I have books scattered around my house
I always make an effort to read for at least a few minutes whenever I have downtime
I have books scattered around my house
I always make an effort to read for at least a few minutes whenever I have downtime
14/ Exercising
I keep a pull-up bar in my bathroom. Whenever I walk in, I do pull-ups until it hurts
Whenever I’m watching TV, I’m stretching
I try and build as much exercise into my day as much as possible.
I keep a pull-up bar in my bathroom. Whenever I walk in, I do pull-ups until it hurts
Whenever I’m watching TV, I’m stretching
I try and build as much exercise into my day as much as possible.
15/ Walking
This is distinctly separate from ‘exercising’
I try and walk at least 1 mile per day, rain or shine
I do my best thinking on walks
This is distinctly separate from ‘exercising’
I try and walk at least 1 mile per day, rain or shine
I do my best thinking on walks
16/ Content creation
Each day I tweet out ideas, create a graphic for my substack, and post to Instagram
My mission: To Spread Financial Wellness
Those platforms are essential for doing just that!
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Each day I tweet out ideas, create a graphic for my substack, and post to Instagram
My mission: To Spread Financial Wellness
Those platforms are essential for doing just that!
Like these graphics? Sign up for free http://brianferoldi.substack.com
Just as important as building good habits is eliminating BAD habits
Here are daily habits that I've learned to STOP doing:
Checking stock prices
Complaining
Nail-biting
Mindless eating
Watching news
I'm still not perfect on each, but I've made tremendous progress
Here are daily habits that I've learned to STOP doing:
Checking stock pricesComplainingNail-bitingMindless eatingWatching newsI'm still not perfect on each, but I've made tremendous progress
Habits I'm currently working on:
More intensity in my workouts — I don’t break a sweat often enough
Meal planning
Being present — My mind constantly wanders to the past/future when I should be focused on living in the moment
More intensity in my workouts — I don’t break a sweat often enoughMeal planningBeing present — My mind constantly wanders to the past/future when I should be focused on living in the moment
There are two books that have helped me immensely with habit building:
Atomic Habits by @JamesClear
The Power of Habit by @cduhigg
Both are excellent reads
Atomic Habits by @JamesClear The Power of Habit by @cduhigg Both are excellent reads
