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10 Things To Do When You're Feeling Sick Of Yourself
For those who are stuck in a loop of unhealthy habits.
I know what it feels like to be stuck. To not get the things done that you want to and to feel trapped in a loop of unhealthy habits.
To watch TV and scroll your phone at moments when you know you shouldn’t. To postpone tasks and fail to take action on the things that will help you move forward.
To break the chain, here are some science-backed, self-experimented, and expert-based actions to reset your mindset, health, and productivity.
Read Something Fun And Not Work-Related
Research shows that reading fiction is one of the most effective ways to reduce stress. Stress levels can decrease by 68% after reading fiction — which is more than listening to music, walking, or drinking tea.
Most of us abandon fiction books because we believe they waste our time, as we should always be learning. Instead, we only see reading as a tool to become more productive, knowledgeable, and interesting.
But as bestselling author Matt Haig once wrote: “Reading isn’t important because it helps to get you a job. It’s important because it gives you room to exist beyond the reality you’re given.”
