本期讨论的Darius Foroux 的这篇文章介绍了十个日常小习惯，这些习惯累积起来可以显著改善生活。作者强调一致性比强度更重要，强调小而有规律的行动会产生长期的显著效果。

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Small Habits, Big Returns.

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The article argues that consistent, small habits yield significant long-term benefits, surpassing the impact of occasional grand gestures.

The Core Premise:

Foroux emphasizes that the foundation of any lasting change is a strong personal motivation often stemming from dissatisfaction with one's current state. He states, " My experience is that everyone can adopt any habit they want. There’s only one condition though: You need a good reason to make a change. " He argues that the " why " behind a desired change is more crucial than the " how."

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The 10 Habits:

The article then outlines ten small habits that can have a profound impact on various aspects of life:

Group A. Physical Well-being:

Full-body weight training 3x/week: Foroux advocates for the efficiency and effectiveness of full-body workouts over split routines for building muscle strength and promoting bone health, leanness, and injury prevention.
7-8 hours of sleep/night: He highlights the non-negotiable importance of sleep for optimal performance, even going as far as canceling a meeting to ensure sufficient rest. He says, “ I’m not going to sleep for 6 hours so I can make a meeting when I know that I’ll be tired the whole day. ”
30-minute daily walk: Foroux champions this habit for its ability to break routine, heighten senses, and provide opportunities for reflection, conversation, or simply appreciating surroundings.
Intermittent fasting: While acknowledging the need for further research on health claims, he shares his personal experience of improved well-being, appearance, and weight management with this eating pattern. He emphasizes the importance of consuming sufficient calories and focusing on whole foods.

Group B. Mental Clarity and Productivity:

Setting 3-4 daily priorities: He argues that focus, achieved by limiting tasks and eliminating distractions, is the key to productivity. He advises, “ Be very clear about what you want to achieve every single day, week, and year ” and concentrate on a few essential tasks aligned with those goals.
60 minutes of reading/day: Foroux underscores the importance of reading for cognitive benefits, and improved thinking, and writing skills. He encourages those who dislike reading to develop the habit, suggesting that it will eventually lead to enjoyment.

Group C. Mindfulness and Emotional Growth:

Being present: Foroux acknowledges the common struggle of dwelling on future goals at the expense of enjoying the present moment. He uses the personal example of his watch serving as a reminder to appreciate the “now.”
Practicing kindness and love: He posits that love is an unlimited resource and encourages readers to cultivate a habit of giving love and kindness freely without expecting reciprocation.

Group D. Self-Reflection and Financial Security:

30 minutes of journaling/writing: Foroux promotes the practice of journaling as a tool for self-reflection, organizing thoughts, and improving thinking.
Saving 30% of income: He stresses the power of consistent saving, even in small amounts, emphasizing cutting unnecessary expenses and investing the saved money. He says, " Save on the small things. They will turn into big lumps of cash in time. "

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Conclusion:

The article concludes by highlighting the seemingly insignificant nature of these small habits. However, Foroux stresses that their true power lies in their compounding effect over time. He suggests that the return on investment in these habits is evident in the long run, leading to a life where these practices are maintained not out of obligation, but out of desire.

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10 small habits to improve happiness | 10个能改善生活质量的小习惯

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