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TH5 habits that are hard to start but pay off forever:
I’m not gonna lie, these habits are difficult to build at first, but once they stuck, they completely changed how I approach my days as a student.
The key is starting small and being consistent:
1. Waking up earlier → I started with just 30 mins earlier than usual and now I genuinely love having those morning hours to myself before the day gets chaotic to either do some work or workout. The clarity and control you get from starting your day intentionally (not scrolling) is unmatched and I always find I am most productive in those earlier hours before the day’s distractions start to come in!
2. Moving my body daily → Building consistency with the gym /running has been life-changing. Not just physically, but mentally too. Research shows that being physically active as a young adult has extensive benefits that carry throughout your life + I think it’s so important as a women to grow/maintain women as there are so many positive effects for later on in life. Plus it just puts me in a better mood and helps with focus! Find a movement that works for you, even if it’s going on a daily walk:)
3. Reading 10 pages a day → In a culture where everything is fast-paced and instant, slowing down to actually consume information through books has been so important. You get to control what you’re consuming and educate yourself intentionally. I used to mindlessly scroll, and while I am definitely not perfect at ever doing it, I find that when I am reading I pick up my Kindle so much more than my phone + it just helps me be a lot more intentional with going on my phone.
4. Time with myself → Whether it’s journaling, going for a walk, or just sitting with my thoughts - taking time to intentionally check in with myself has been non-negotiable. It helps me understand what I actually need (rest vs pushing through) and keeps me grounded when life gets busy.
5. Prioritising deep work → 2-3 hours of fully focused work (no phone, no distractions) beats 6 hours of half-distracted studying any day.
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