Habits Category

41 Fun Things To Do By Yourself

April 4, 2022August 2, 2021 by Barrie Davenport

Do you ever feel compelled by social media and cultural pressures to be more social and outgoing?

Or do you take the time to find fun things to do alone?

Sometimes it appears the only way to be happy and fulfilled is to cram your schedule with social events and spend most of your waking hours with other people.

There’s no doubt that we need relationships for our mental and emotional health.

Having a strong social network strengthens our confidence, adds joy to our lives, improves cognitive ability, and even helps us live longer according to research.

But there are times when we need to step back from our busy social lives to recharge, especially for those of us who are introverts.

You may also find yourself in situations when friends aren’t available, and you have to spend some time alone.

But this isn’t necessarily a bad thing.

In fact, what if you deliberately take some time to some activities alone and at your own pace?

67 Fun Things To Do At Night When You’re Bored

May 18, 2022May 1, 2021 by Barrie Davenport

Unwinding in front of the television or with your smartphone can become a habit that keeps you from doing other interesting things.

Streaming services and the internet always have something to distract you when you’re bored at night.

Although this passive entertainment has a place in life, you should not let it consume the entirety of your existence.

Instead of frittering away hours on the internet at night, explore the many fun and stimulating things you could be doing instead.

This huge list of stuff to do at night offers ideas for social and solo activities.

Want To Know How Great You Are? Try These 21 Ways To Challenge Yourself

April 28, 2021April 7, 2021 by Barrie Davenport

What comes to mind when someone talks about challenging yourself?

Maybe you think your life is challenging enough.

Or maybe your last challenge has you a bit nervous about embracing a new one.

The plus side?

You learn from your challenges, no matter what the results.

So, if your last one didn’t turn out the way you hoped, every lesson you learn gets you closer to the results you want.

To that end, we’ve found 21 rewarding ways to challenge yourself.

Which one will you try first?

The Mega List Of 145 Bad Habits To Avoid

September 8, 2021April 2, 2021 by Barrie Davenport

It’s much easier to pick up bad habits than to build good ones.

Everyone has habits they know they should break for one reason or another.

But how do you know when something actually is a bad habit — and not just a quirk?

Hint? Quirks are cute. Bad habits . . . not so cute.

When was the last time you felt warm and fuzzy after someone launched into a political rant at the dinner table?

Bad habits can have long-term consequences for you and the people you care about.

Hence this list of 145 bad habits to avoid. Because once you call those habits what they are, you can take action to replace them with better ones.

28 Easy Things To Draw To Banish Boredom And Boost Your Mood

March 2, 2022January 10, 2021 by Barrie Davenport

Is your brain crying out for something fun to do?

And do you happen to have a writing tool handy, along with something to write on?

Maybe you’re thinking, “I’m not completely hopeless at drawing, but I’m no expert, either. So, what are some really easy things to draw?”

Or you might wonder where can you find ideas for easy things to draw that look hard (so that if anyone happens to notice, they’ll say things like, “How are you so good at drawing that?” Bonus!)

If you know what you want to draw but aren’t sure how to begin, YouTube is full of tutorials on stuff to draw — as well as more complicated drawing projects.

How To Make Good Habits Stick: 11 Secrets From Research

July 28, 2021November 8, 2020 by Barrie Davenport

woman running, how to develop good habits

Have you ever wondered why some people seem to get so much done and know how to develop good habits?

When they say, ”I’m going to…” start exercising, eat healthily, get organized, read more, etc., they make it happen.

But when you try to go after similar goals, it’s a different story.

You might be able to stick to them for a while, but then, somewhere along the way, you always lose your motivation and quit.

When that happens enough times, it’s easy to get frustrated and discouraged.

But creating and sustaining good habits doesn’t have to be so difficult and painful.

In fact, it can be quite easy. And even a lot of fun.

15 Science-Backed Growth Mindset Examples Everyone Needs For Success

July 27, 2022July 29, 2020 by Barrie Davenport

Do you know what a growth mindset is? If not, you should. Really.

Dr. Carol Dweck, a Professor of Psychology at Stanford University, is one of the world’s leading researchers in the field of motivation and the growth mindset.

Dr. Dweck has spent decades researching achievement and success, and through her research, she’s discovered something groundbreaking — the power of a positive mindset.

She has learned that talent and skills aren’t the only elements of success.

A significant factor is whether we have what she calls a “fixed” mindset or a “growth” mindset.

What’s The Difference Between A Hobby And An Interest?

November 17, 2020July 14, 2020 by Barrie Davenport

woman refinishing chair, are interests and hobbies the same thing

There are twenty-four hours in a day. We dedicate a few of those to sleep and some to work, but we define ourselves by the remaining few hours.

Our interests and hobbies are active expressions of our personalities, allowing us to experiment and discover ourselves through the things we love.

However, there is a difference between a hobby and interest, and both play a considerable role in our happiness.

Whether you’re writing a resume, trying to find what piques your curiosity, or just in the market for a fun way to spend your time, it’s good to be aware of the difference.

We’ve pulled together some examples of special interests and hobbies to both illustrate the difference between them and spark your creativity.