How to finally spend the day productively?

Hello!
 I like spending my days in a productive way. That always makes me feel satisfied and happy. Like majority of people I have a few things going on in my life and on most of my days I need to prepare a to-do list and make sure to set priorities. We simply don't have time for everything. Today I want to tell you about a few habits that are literally life-changing. They will help you to balance your life, find more time, be healthier and achieve your goals.

        Have your own morning routine

 If you go to work or school, you probably already have one. I know that sometimes we need to wake up early, do the most important things and run out of the house, just to catch the bus. However, morning routine doesn't have to take you an hour, you can as well implement one small habit to boost your energy or confidence. It can be something as simple as drinking a glass of water in silence, meditating for a few minutes or simply not hitting the snooze button. 

Self-reflect

How are we supposed to make any progress if we don't acknowledge what's going on in our life? Sit still for a while and think about your goals, people that surround you, your emotions and what you spend the most of your time on. Journaling is a good form of self-reflection, too. Be aware of the place that you are in at the moment and where you want to be in the future. 
 

Learn a new skill

It's all about challenging yourself and going out of your comfort zone. You should always try to move forward and take on new things. It can be something like learning a foreign language, going to  a dance class or taking a course. It will make you a successful, more confident person. 

Exercise 

Find a type of workout that you enjoy and look forward to. I had never liked exercising, until I tried dancing. My point is, you really need to experiment. It's no good to force yourself into doing something. It should be a nice treat from your daily life. Exercising helps us in many different ways. It makes our body and mind healthy, boost our endurance and make us believe that we can do anything.

Start using a planner
Try to plan your day ahead. You will most likely be more productive and find some time for yourself. I noticed that when I write things down, I'm less stressed out and have a lot more motivation. If you have  many things to do, categorizing them may help. Determine what are the most important tasks and mark them. Remember that nothing will happen if you don't manage to do everything from your list.

 Take a lesson out of failure

 If something doesn't go according to the plan, don't bring yourself down. Maybe it was supposed to happen to teach you something about yourself and about the world. If you made a mistake, you probably wouldn't repeat it. It will make you stronger, so change your attitude and stop feeling sorry about yourself.

Make time for yourself and for people you love
Some people tend to forget what the most important part of their life is. They are so busy that they develop some kind of  ''productivity obsession''. Schedule some restful time, watch a movie, visit your parents or friends. Create memories that you will never forget and notice small things around you, that you are grateful for. 

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Do you use any of these things? What helps you to be productive? What makes you feel happy?