Activity: Sit down, close your eyes for 2 minutes and try to do ocean breath (or, Ujjayi Pranayama). Do this multiple times in a day.

To learn how to perform it, you can follow any tutorial on Google or YouTube,

If you don’t want to spend time learning this, you can just do deep breathing instead.

Reason: Stronger lungs, heart and a calmer mind.

Activity: Each morning, take a moment to express gratitude for three things in your life.

Reason: It sets a positive tone for the day.

Activity: Each morning, drink 1–2 glasses of warm water.

Reason: Hydrating your body first thing in the morning can boost your energy levels, and flush out toxins from your body. Some studies also state that drinking water in the morning on an empty stomach can increase your metabolism.

Open your calendar in any of your work apps (Gmail, Outlook, etc), and create a 30–45 minutes daily recurring meeting with yourself called “Study Time” with status set to DND.

As soon as the clock hits that time, close all your digital distractions (social media, email, etc) and go study something, anything!

Reason: 30–45 minutes won’t seem much in 1 day, but it becomes 3–4.5 hours in a week (assuming you just enjoy on Sundays) and more than 100 hours in 6 months.

100 hours is more than enough to give you good enough skills!

Imagine, you just need 30–45 minutes a day, 6 days a week to learn something completely new that can even help you start earning money, or do something more impactful — all of this in just 6 months!

Engage in some physical activity (at least for 20–30 minutes) each day for at least 4 days a week. It can be as simple as stretching, walking, or dancing.

Reason: You will feel more active, more energetic and ultimately it will help you be more productive in your work. Some people even find working out to be better than actual therapies in case of a stressful life.

Activity: Spend a few minutes each evening to plan your tasks and priorities for the next day.

Reason: It will increase your overall productivity

Activity: Perform small acts of kindness, like holding the door for someone or giving a genuine compliment.

Reason: It cultivates positivity and creates meaningful connections

Activity: Be conscious of your posture throughout the day and make an effort to sit and stand tall.

Reason: Good posture can boost confidence, reduce back pain, and of course, it can improve your overall body language.

Activity: Establish a consistent sleep schedule, sleep in a dark room and create a relaxing bedtime routine.

Reason: Good sleep = better recovery from exhaustion = more energy
Sleep is very important for your overall well-being.

Activity: Reach out to a friend or family member every day, even if it’s just a quick text or phone call.

Reason: Nurturing relationships is crucial for happiness and well-being.