5 Habits Of Highly Effective People

Though to be successful in life is everyone’s wish. But not all wishers turn their wishes into reality. Do you know why? Well! the reason is “habits”. Their habits drag them behind others. Bad habits are hurdles in their ways. In his book 7 habits of highly effective people, Stephen. R. Covey said,

You sow a thought, reap an action. Sow an action, reap a habit. Sow a habit, reap a character and sow a character, reap a destiny.

What’s the need of adopting the habits of highly effective people?

To reach one’s destination, habits play a crucial role as they are the key driver toward success. 95 percent of a person’s behavior depends on his habits. So, you can imagine how powerful habits are in one’s life. It shows that good habits guarantee success and bad habits lead to failure. Therefore, a mentor or inspiration is required. Successful people are a source of inspiration for those who want status in life.  Therefore, the habits of highly effective people are like a source of guidance. They nurture a person’s personality. But the real question is what are these habits that can make a person successful if adopted properly?

What are some of the habits of highly effective people?

The list is quite long but here top 5 habits of highly effective people will be discussed. So let’s just not waste the time and jump into the list.

1. Rising up early in the morning

Most successful people wake up at least 3 hours before going to work. Why 3 hours, Why not 1 hour before working hours? What do they do in these 3 hours? These are the question that comes into the average person’s mind when they read or hear about this habit. But the answer is that they serve their time in “planning” and “exercise”.

• Planning and meditation

Apart from getting ready for work, these big bugs make plans about the goals they need to accomplish that day.  Every day they set 2-3 goals that they ought to achieve. It is a common habit of all influential personalities. Exercise or meditation is a compulsory task of their day before going to work. They give a good time to their work-out and meditation. It keeps them active and sharpens their minds for the whole day. They become stress-free and more focused.

2 . Healthy eating

You might have heard about a famous proverb  “Health is Wealth. It is the top priority. A healthy diet is crucial for a healthy body and sharp mind. All successful entrepreneurs emphasize a healthy diet because only it can give enough energy to stay the active whole day.

3 . Organization

The organization is the key habit to becoming successful. From rooms to offices, successful people have everything well organized. They plan, prioritize goals and then follow a well-organized way to achieve their goals. Many eminent personalities like Joel Brown, founder of Addicted2Success,  prepare a “prioritized To-Do List” for the next day, before going to bed. Similarly, the co-founder of Twitter, Jack Dorsey, considers Sunday as a day for organizing and preparing things for the whole week.

3. Goal setting

Setting long-term and short-term achievable goals are crucial for success. Goals give a direction. They are the reason for moving forward despite failures or hurdles. A goal-oriented person stays focused.  Distractions and procrastination do not exist for him. Only such individuals succeed in life.

Also read: Why are goals important in life?

4. Taking actions

No goal can be achieved by sitting on a couch. You have to do some effort. Success comes to you after getting out of your comfort zone and facing the real challenges. These challenges are small tests that are basically preparing you for a big exam. Those who don’t take action fail the exam without even entering the examination hall. So, if you want to become triumphant, you have to be courageous enough to take action. On this, Thomas Jefferson said,

Do you want to know who you are? Don’t ask. Act! Action will delineate and define you.

5. Set boundaries

Setting standards for yourself and others is a trait every individual should possess. Setting a limit makes your path toward success even more straight. You decide what’s right and what’s wrong and what’s the best option to go with. It also resists people from unnecessary interference in your life.

Concluding thoughts

Success comes with continuous effort and hard work. But above all, you have to inculcate good habits in your personality because our habits define our character. So don’t waste your time searching for shortcuts to success. Adopt these healthy habits and see marvelous results.