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Personal Habits For Great All-Round Development

Author: Victor Ghebre

We all have personal habits that we act out on a daily basis.  Some habits are positive and contribute to a healthier and happier you and others are counterproductive and can prevent personal growth. You want to focus on maintaining and adopting the good habits in both your personal and business life and rid yourself of those habits that will not help you move forward.

Good Personal Habits

There are several excellent habits that you should maintain if you already practice them. If these habits are new to you then slowly try to make them your own as they can only benefit you and the people around you.

Focus on taking care of yourself. Try to eat natural and healthy foods to keep your body strong and well. This does not mean you will never have a steak or enjoy a piece of cheesecake. It does mean moderation in all things. The steak and the cake should be special treats instead of everyday fare. Try to exercise daily, as this will also make you strong and healthy. Keep to a regular routine whether walking in the morning or stopping at the gym on the way home from working. By making nutrition and exercise personal habits you will live longer and be less likely to fall ill.

Make it a habit to get at least 6-8 hours of sleep every night. A good night’s sleep will help you stay alert and active throughout the day. It is just as important to allow your brain to rest as well as your body. The medical community states that at least 6 hours of sleep are mandatory to maintain a healthy mind.

Set aside time everyday for yourself.  Take ½ hour in the morning or an hour at lunchtime or 45 minutes at night to do something for you. Relax and read a newspaper, meditate, watch your favorite TV show or bake a cake. Do something that you enjoy.  This will also help you rejuvenate and allow for personal reflection.

Good Moral Habits

Personal habits do not have to be a specific action. Personal habits can also be a way of living.  For example, making a habit of treating others as you wish to be treated is an excellent way of living. This behavior sets a good example of how important it is to be considerate to others. Another excellent moral habit is to take part in conservation activities such as recycling newspapers and bottles and cans or spend a day every month volunteering at your neighborhood soup kitchen or participating in some other activity.

Good Work Habits

Another area of your life to adopt good habits is in the workplace. A good work ethic will impress your supervisor and will only serve to move you ahead in your company. Always be sure to arrive at work a little early so you have time to prepare for the day. Never leave work early unless you have received your supervisor’s permission. When you find yourself with free time on your hands make it a habit of asking your supervisor if there is any more work or a co-worker who needs help. Make it a habit to never speak ill of a co-worker or manager or a policy or procedure regardless of your personal feelings. Also refrain from listening to or spreading office gossip. Always try a stay upbeat and positive at work and never complain.

Goodbye Bad Habits  

Like all of us, you have bad habits and you can get rid of them with a little effort and self-discipline. When trying to get rid of a bad habit ask for help from those around you. For example, if you are trying to stop smoking ask friends and family to discourage you from lighting up. Take note of the circumstances under which you might engage in the bad habit. For example if you tend to chew your nails when you are nervous try to avoid those situations that make you anxious until you can conquer this behavior. Through determination, will power and support you can rid yourself of your bad habits.

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10 Responses to “Personal Growth And Development Quotes”

  1. Jerry says:

    Rudy and Forrest GUmp Questions!!?
    1) Why is the quote “Mama always said…” important for development of plot? How does this phrase relate to your own personal growth and development?

    2) How do the movies “Rudy” and “Forrest Gump” show that some people have to live life in a box but it is possible to break it and go out of bounds?

    3) How are Goals different from Dreams? How do goals and dreams effect one’s shape of life?

    • Anonymous says:

      1 Mama is always right.

      2. Slow people are challenged.

      3. Goals are nets that balls go into. Dreams are fantasies of kicking the ball right.

  2. Jerry says:

    Forrest Gump and Rudy Questions!!?
    1) Why is the quote “Mama always said…” important for development of plot? How does this phrase relate to your own personal growth and development?

    2) How do the movies “Rudy” and “Forrest Gump” show that some people have to live life in a box but it is possible to break it and go out of bounds?

    3) How are Goals different from Dreams? How do goals and dreams effect one’s shape of life?

    • Anonymous says:

      mothers are primary care givers. we always ask mum for some tips. from there we develop and expand

      it takes miracle, luck, sudden, fate to get out of the box. some just stay in the box forever

      goals can be achieved if we strive
      dreams remain dreams. when true its sheeer luck – presto!
      some r lucky tt they get both!
      some have to work so hard to get something
      its tough
      we wonder why some make it good with little effort and some get nothing after so much effort
      is god listening?

  3. Jerry says:

    Questions about Rudy and Forrest Gump!!?
    1) Why is the quote “Mama always said…” important for development of plot? How does this phrase relate to your own personal growth and development?

    2) How do the movies “Rudy” and “Forrest Gump” show that some people have to live life in a box but it is possible to break it and go out of bounds?

    3) How are Goals different from Dreams? How do goals and dreams effect one’s shape of life?

  4. Jerry says:

    Rudy and Forrest Gump!!?
    1) Why is the quote “Mama always said…” important for development of plot? How does this phrase relate to your own personal growth and development?

    2) How do the movies “Rudy” and “Forrest Gump” show that some people have to live life in a box but it is possible to break it and go out of bounds?

    3) How are Goals different from Dreams? How do goals and dreams effect one’s shape of life?

    • Anonymous says:

      what kind of class are you cheating at here?

      It’s one thing to ask for help with homework, but these questions are something that should be answered by you personally.

  5. Jerry says:

    Forrest Gump Quesitons!!?
    1) Why is the quote “Mama always said…” important for development of plot? How does this phrase relate to your own personal growth and development?

    2) How do the movies “Rudy” and “Forrest Gump” show that some people have to live life in a box but it is possible to break it and go out of bounds?

    3) How are Goals different from Dreams? How do goals and dreams effect one’s shape of life?

    • Anonymous says:

      1)Hmm..this seems an awful lot like homework
      2)DO it yourself
      3) Feel good knowing YOU passed your own class, not me

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