{"id":30209,"date":"2019-12-09T23:48:14","date_gmt":"2019-12-09T18:18:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thenaturalside.com\/?p=30209"},"modified":"2019-12-09T23:48:14","modified_gmt":"2019-12-09T18:18:14","slug":"toxic-habits-to-quit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thenaturalside.com\/toxic-habits-to-quit\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Toxic Habits to Quit Immediately to Live a Mindful Life"},"content":{"rendered":"

Do you collect body wash, sanitizers, and shampoos on every grocery shopping? <\/span>And getting your body cleaned from dirt is your priority when you get home from work. <\/span><\/p>\n

Have you ever given a thought about a set of clean habits to rinse your mind from negativity which is as important as your hygiene?<\/span><\/p>\n

To avoid toxic habits should be your center of attention as they hinder the nurturing of the soul. You must be wondering what exactly are toxic habits?<\/span><\/p>\n

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12 toxic habits I’ve quit to be happier, smarter, & successful<\/strong><\/h2>\n

We are so habitual of these habits and barely understand what wrong they are doing to our inner peace.<\/span><\/p>\n

Well, I won\u2019t hold you on wait for long and will take you into a ride of self-awareness<\/a>. It will uplift your mood and will take you on the path of a mindful life. Fingers crossed!<\/span><\/p>\n

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1. Comparing you to others:<\/b><\/h2>\n

Yes, we are all guilty of saying such things; \u2018That person has more fortunes than me\u2019 or \u2018she looks better than me\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\n

You\u2019re belittling <\/span>YOU<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

 Focus on what you have, and believe that you can get what you have faith in.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cLife is not a race, it\u2019s a journey. Enjoy the moment\u201d – Dieter F. Uchtdorf<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

2. Seeking other people approval:<\/b><\/h2>\n

Honestly, it is the biggest toxic way of self-approval. You\u2019re enough for your self.<\/span><\/p>\n

Of course, it sounds good when appreciated but it shouldn\u2019t be done at the expense of your happiness.<\/span><\/p>\n

It is a universal truth that you can\u2019t please everyone.<\/span><\/p>\n

Find your happiness<\/a> within you and you\u2019ll be amazed at how no one else\u2019s approval matter now.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Living the past:<\/b><\/h2>\n

\u201cLife is available only in the present moment\u201d – Thich Nhat Hanh<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

What good will you get from the present moment if you stay in the past? <\/span><\/p>\n

The past mistakes were only meant to learn from not to repeat and remember them.<\/span><\/p>\n

Carpe Diem!<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Blaming others:<\/b><\/h2>\n

I may sound harsh but the blame game will not get you peace of mind.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you are in a bad situation or phase simply own it. It will bring calm to your perturbed thoughts.<\/span><\/p>\n

Focus on what you desire and start working to achieve it.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Wealth over health:<\/b><\/h2>\n

You\u2019re a workaholic and ambitious, that\u2019s great! But what will you do with a lot of money and bad health?<\/span><\/p>\n

I hope you never get in such a situation that\u2019s why it\u2019s highly recommended that you spend at least 45 minutes of physical activity daily<\/a>, eat healthy home-made food, take fruit and vegetables and drink a lot of water.<\/span><\/p>\n

Read more: 23 Self Care Quotes To Soothe Your Mind, Body, And Soul<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

6. You\u2019re being too hard on you:<\/b><\/h2>\n

When things are getting out of control, simply let them go.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you try to control everything, you\u2019d be exhausted.<\/span><\/p>\n

You have to trick yourself with a thought \u2018nothing is happening that needs to be controlled\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe only thing you can control is how you react to things out of your control\u201d – Bassam Tarazi<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

7. You hurt your inner child:<\/b><\/h2>\n

This simply means that you criticize you for everything. You say a single negative sentence about you and your life then this multiply in several thoughts.<\/span><\/p>\n

A child is hurt when we say something bad to him similarly your inner child is hurt on every scold and sarcastic remark.<\/span><\/p>\n

Forgive and love yourself!<\/span><\/p>\n

Read more: 23 Self Love Quotes To Inspire You to Love Yourself More<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

8. Chronic sleeplessness:<\/b><\/h2>\n

Not getting enough sleep, not just for one day, a week or month but this is your habit. Then, let me tell you this is your toxic habit.<\/span><\/p>\n

It makes you sleep even when your eyes are wide open because your mind is numbed.<\/span><\/p>\n

Set a healthy window of sleep of 7-8 hours daily and that too should be with early sleep.<\/span><\/p>\n

Read more:
\n7 Relaxing Bedtime Yoga Poses to Help You Sleep Better<\/a><\/strong>
\n69 Better Sleep Tips To Help You Sleep Like A Baby<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

9. Stay in your comfort zone:<\/b><\/h2>\n

\u201cLife begins at the end of your comfort zone\u201d – Neale Donald Walsch<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

It\u2019s good that you\u2019re at comfort with your work, relationship or gym routine but waits, sometimes it is not letting you grow and you keep circulating with the same kind of thoughts and phenomena.<\/span><\/p>\n

Run an extra mile, talk to a new person, and accept a new job offer. In any case, just challenge yourself!<\/span><\/p>\n

10. Watching too much time on technology:<\/b><\/h2>\n

A long time in front of T.V or mobile phone does harm beyond your imagination.<\/span><\/p>\n

It deprives you of sleep and quality time with yourself, with your loved ones or to achieve your goal.<\/span><\/p>\n

Limit your time to 1-hour maximum in a whole day for both devices collectively.<\/span><\/p>\n

11. Procrastination:<\/b><\/h2>\n

\u201cProcrastination makes easy things hard, hard things harder\u201d – Mason Cooley<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

This one habit leaves you with a directionless and aimless life.<\/span><\/p>\n

When you keep putting your works on the next day, it keeps on building and reduces your productivity.<\/span><\/p>\n

Set a deadline for the hardest task that you don\u2019t want to do and get it done right away.<\/span><\/p>\n

Believe me, you\u2019ll feel unburdened!<\/span><\/p>\n

12. Spending time on social media:<\/b><\/h2>\n

You post something about you and then wait for people to respond to it or you watch the life of your friends, influencers, celebrities and start comparing.<\/span><\/p>\n

Believe me, you never know the fact behind oh so perfect life.<\/span><\/p>\n

Meet with real people, spend some time and get to know their story and struggle that would inspire you.<\/span><\/p>\n

These habits may seem little but have a huge bad impact on you; it\u2019s time to mend them!<\/span><\/p>\n

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