Did you know that eight out of ten businesses fail in their first eighteen months and that only four percent of businesses make it to the ten-year mark? Are you wondering why that is? We have one word for you – habits! Here at NX Direct, we speak at great length about creating strong, healthy habits. When you create daily habits in your life, you create consistency. This consistency flows with you everywhere you go, including the office. Worried that you aren’t going to succeed in your career because you live on a whim? We’ve got you covered! We are sharing three good habits that will be a great starting point. However, in order to create consistency and balance in your life, you have to be mentally prepared. Are you ready?!
Our first bit of advice – the early bird ALWAYS get the worm. In order to start your day off on the right foot, you have to get out of bed before your competition. Start a morning routine consisting of ways that help YOU energize your body and your mind. That may mean reading two chapters out of a leadership book or doing a thirty-minute kickboxing session. Either way, get in the habit of waking up early, following a routine and leaving your house at the same time every day. This consistency will allow you to be mentally and physically prepared for whatever the day throws at you!
Secondly, make it a habit to be inspired daily! At NX Direct, we know that social media is a driving force in inspirational content. So, login to Instagram and find gurus that leave you feeling better off than before you clicked on their profile! A few of our favorites are Tai Lopez, Tony Robbins, and Gary Vaynerchuk. The end goal is to tackle your day with a fresh, motivated mindset. So, maybe watching an inspirational video is apart of your morning routine — or you listen to a podcast on the way to work. Whatever way you’re motivated – visually, auditorily, etc, inject it into your life!
There is only one thing is this world that you can’t get back and that is time. So, please don’t waste it! The last habit that we want you to make apart of your day is to have a schedule. Purchase a planner and lay out how you want your day or week to go. What we have discovered at NX Direct is that planning our week out on Sunday evenings works extremely well. This way, there are no surprises! Include your morning routine into your schedule, as well as meetings, lunch, and time to self-evaluate. Consistently stay on top of your schedule and you will realize that you are freeing up more time in your life, thus allowing you to accomplish more!
At the end of the day, everyone wants to succeed, and the only way to accomplish this is to have healthy, daily habits. By waking up early, controlling what you allow to affect your mindset, and being in control of your time, you are setting yourself up for greatness! However, these three habits are only the beginning. No matter where you are in your career, there is always room for growth and knowledge. Once you feel like things are running smoothly, we challenge you to pick a new habit and push yourself onward. Stay consistent, fuel your growth, and never stop learning. Here’s to good habits!!