Tips for 2023 – by Jayadeva De Silva
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Tips for 2023
A lot of people want the edge in life. They want to be smarter than the average person. But what if I told you that by understanding just one thing you’ll already have a mental edge over 95% of people?
1. Learn to read people better
Reading people is an art that requires a lot of practice. Reading body language is one of the most important aspects of this art. It can tell you a lot about what the person is thinking and feeling at the moment.
The most common body language cues are eye contact, head tilt, hand gestures, and posture. To read someone’s eye contact, look at their pupils to see if they are dilated or constricted. Head tilt can tell you if the person is interested in what you are saying or not interested at all. Hand gestures can show if the person is open to your idea or not open to it. Posture tells you about how confident the person feels in that moment – does he/she have an upright posture or does he/she slouch?
2. Learn to listen better
Listening is a skill that is often overlooked. It’s not something that we’re taught in school and it’s not something that most people think of as a necessary life skill. However, it is an invaluable asset to have.
The first step to becoming a better listener is to know what listening entails. The simplest way to do this is by defining what listening isn’t. Listening isn’t waiting for your turn to talk or waiting for the other person to finish talking so you can start speaking again. Listening isn’t just hearing the other person speak, but also taking in what they are saying and processing their words at the same time. Listening also doesn’t mean being passive or silent while the other person speaks; you should be actively engaged with them by asking questions, giving feedback, and making appropriate responses while they are talking.
Listening skills are important because they help us build stronger relationships with those around us and make ourselves more approachable and relatable when
3. Get into the habit of doing something productive every day
We are bombarded with messages about how we should be doing something productive every day. But how do we get into the habit of doing something productive?
There are many ways to get into the habit of doing something productive every day. One is to start small and work your way up. For example, you can commit to writing one sentence a day for 30 days. Or you could commit to reading for 10 minutes a day for 30 days.
Another way is to set reminders on your phone or calendar that will remind you that it’s time to do something productive. You can also create an email as a reminder and send it to yourself every morning, or set an alarm on your phone at night that will go off at 10 pm, reminding you that it’s time for bed and time for the next day’s schedule.
4. Be more mindful about your actions and thoughts
Mindfulness is the practice of being aware of your thoughts and actions. It is a way to train your brain to focus on the present moment, rather than thinking about the past or worrying about the future.
There are many ways to practice mindfulness. One way is by practicing meditation. Meditation is a technique where you focus on your breathing and try to clear all thoughts from your mind. Another way is through yoga and exercise, which can also help you become more mindful of your body and its needs.
Another way to be more mindful in everyday life is by practicing gratitude, which means taking time every day to think about what you are grateful for in life, such as people who love you or things that make you happy. This will help you feel better about yourself and your life overall!
5. Focus on being healthy and happy
We all know that being healthy and happy is the ultimate goal in life. But how do we achieve this?
There are many ways to be happy and healthy. You can work on your physical health by eating nutritious food, exercising, and getting enough sleep. You can also work on your mental health by practicing mindfulness, having a sense of gratitude, and staying in contact with friends and family.
You should have a positive mindset to be happy. This means that you should see the good things in life instead of focusing on the negative aspects.
6. Practice gratitude for small things in your life
Gratitude is the act of being thankful and appreciative. It is a key to happiness, mental health and well-being. In this article, we will explore how gratitude can be practiced for small things in life and how it can contribute to our happiness.
Many people have difficulty recognizing what they are grateful for because of the many distractions that exist in their lives. It’s important to recognize these distractions so that we can avoid them as much as possible when practicing gratitude for small things in life.
7. Take care of your body, mind, and soul
We all know that taking care of your body is the best way to take care of your mind and soul. But what does it mean to take care of your body?
It means eating healthy, exercising, and getting enough sleep. These three steps are the foundation for a healthy lifestyle. If you’re feeling stressed or anxious, it’s time to focus on these three areas.
If you’re having trouble sleeping, try drinking warm milk before bed or taking a bath with some lavender essential oil in the water. If you want to eat better, start by cutting out sugar-sweetened drinks and processed foods from your diet. And if you don’t have time to exercise during the day, try doing some push-ups or squats before bedtime!
8. Seek out new knowledge and information
There are many ways to do this, but I will share with you my favorite way. One of the easiest ways is to read books. You can find a lot of books on topics that interest you or use your library card and check out some books that might be interesting. Another way is to watch documentaries or listen to podcasts. There are many different types of podcasts available on all sorts of topics, so it’s easy to find one that interests you. The last way I want to mention is using social media like Twitter and Facebook. You can find people who share interests with you and interact with them in order to learn more about their interests as well as other things they might know about that interest you too!
9. Do something nice for someone every day
It is said that kindness is contagious. A person who does something nice for someone every day will find themselves surrounded by people who want to do the same. This can lead to a chain of kindness that touches many lives in a positive way.
A study in 2013 found that when people did an act of kindness, the area of their brain associated with happiness lit up on MRI scans. Another study found that one act of kindness can make you feel more energetic and happy for up to 8 hours afterwards!
10. Practice a hobby that you enjoy or helps you relax and de-stress
The practice of a hobby is often a way to de-stress and relax. It can also be a way to meet new people who share the same interests.
Practicing a hobby can help you relax and relieve stress. It can also be a great way to meet new people with the same interests as you, which is important for those in highly competitive industries such as law, finance, or tech.
11. Work on strengthening your relationships
Relationships are one of the most important aspects of our lives. They can make or break us and we should always be working on strengthening them.
We often don’t realize how much our relationships affect us until they’re gone. We spend time with people who are toxic, people who have hurt us, and people who don’t care about us at all. This is not what we should be focusing on. Instead, we should be spending more time with those who love and care for us, people that make our lives better, and those that bring out the best in us.
Jayadeva de Silva for Humantalents
