Have you ever found yourself doing something without even thinking about it? This is because humans are creatures of habit. From the moment we are born, we start creating repetitive patterns that become the root habits of our lives. These habits can be as simple as which side of the bed we sleep on or the order in which we add sugar and tea to our breakfast. But did you know that about 45% of our daily activities are done based on our habits?

While our habits may be positive, they can also be an obstacle to our daily productivity and progress. The first step to controlling these behaviors is to create an intuitive awareness. But it can be difficult to leave negative habits and turn them into positive ones. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of 20 habits that have significant effects on our quality of life.

1. Add lemon juice to your water. Lemon is rich in vitamin C, helps your immune system, aids digestion, eliminates toxins, and rehydrates different parts of the body.
2. Be thankful. Before going to bed, write down a few things you’re grateful for from the day. This helps you reflect on the past day and end it on a positive note.
3. Stretch in the morning. When you wake up, do some stretching exercises for 10 minutes. This helps the body relax and decrease tension.
4. Spend time in nature. Take a walk outside, preferably in nature, and enjoy the scenery. Look at trees, birds, people, and everything in a different way and feel the pulse of life.
5. Meditate. Close your eyes for 15 minutes a day and focus on your breath. Set a timer and open your eyes when it rings.
6. Make eye contact with new people. Eyes make interactions more sincere and real.
7. Take care of yourself. Wear clothes that make you feel good, take a shower before leaving the house, and put on perfume. Always be neat, have your clothes ironed and your shoes waxed. Always respect yourself.
8. Stand up straight. Body posture is influential on our behavior.
9. Drink water before eating. Put a big jug of water in your heart and drink a big glass of water before eating.
10. Choose a role model or a coach for yourself. Someone who can inspire you in your life routines and make you feel good. Determine for yourself what you want from this relationship and get help from them in the areas you need.
11. Replace coffee with green tea. Draw a bold line around caffeine after 2 PM.
12. Use blue light glasses. If you stare at a computer all day, get a pair of glasses suitable for working with the monitor.
13. Drink carbonated and flavored mineral water instead of soft drinks.
14. Floss before bed.
15. Hug loved ones and tell them how important they are to you.
16. Set your watch ahead. This helps you show up early for appointments and feel good about it.
17. Separate household waste.
18. Donate or sell unused items. Have a piggy bank or donate clothes and things you don’t use anymore.
19. Take a break from technology. Set aside time each day to be away from cyberspace and do something that makes you happy.
20. Smile. Even if you’re feeling sad, try to smile and look happy. This will activate the happy hormones in your body and make you feel better.

Choose planning and goal-setting software that can be found in Google and Apple Store and set these twenty habits for your life. Set reminders and gradually turn them into permanent habits in your life. With a little effort, you can improve your life and focus on yourself!