7 surprisingly simple habits that will improve your life.

Dr. Robin LaBarbera
Psych News
Published in
5 min readNov 15, 2021

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Powerful practices for everyday flourishing.

With our increasingly busy lives, as we come out of pandemic-related restrictions and engage more fully in daily activities in and outside the home, we can start to feel stressed or overwhelmed. Being mindful and learning to adjust our mindset is the key to moving forward in life with positivity.

While the ideas shared here are simple and easy, they take patience, flexibility, open-mindedness, self-awareness, and courage. Cultivating a healthy mindset will make you happier, indeed, but realize there are no quick fixes.

Here are 7 daily habits you can implement that don’t take much time yet have a big impact on your quality of life. Adopt any of these strategies to cultivate a happier, healthier outlook.

7 daily habits that promote flourishing:

1. Practice gratitude.

Practicing gratitude has incredible effects on our mental health and can boost our relationships with others. In the morning, or at the end of the day, write down three things you’re grateful for, even the small things. Being grateful for the sunshine, having a roof over your head, having a decent pair of shoes, or even the ability to choose…

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Dr. Robin LaBarbera
Psych News

Program evaluation professional helping leaders develop data-driven strategies and plans to maximize community impact. Email me at robin@labarberalearning.com