5 Bad Habits That Are Ruining Your Life

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1. Poor sleep:

I used to have notoriously bad sleep.

It’s no coincidence that during this period I smoked a lot of weed.

In case you didn’t know, marijuana destroys REM sleep.

For the 3 years I was addicted to cannabis, I don’t remember having a single dream.

As soon as I stopped smoking, the dreams would come flooding back in a stream of unparalleled intensity.

It was wild.

Aside from smoking weed, I used to also go to sleep very late and at random times.

One night I’d be in bed by 12.

The next I’d be in bed at 3.

The inconsistency is a problem.

To have optimal sleep, start going to bed at the same time every night.

Find when works best for you then stick to it.

Also cut back on caffeine.

I haven’t drank coffee since December 2022 and feel incredible.

Prior to this I would drink gallons of coffee and wonder why my sleep was so terrible.

Fixing your sleep is the first step to completely overhauling your life.

It’s not something you can ever take for granted.

Studies have shown that driving while tired is significantly more dangerous than driving drunk.

If that doesn’t inspire you to start taking sleep seriously, I don’t know what will.

2. Playing video games:

There were honestly times where all I could think about was Dark Souls.

A few years ago, my flatmate at university got me into Souls games.

These are notoriously difficult games that require a lot of skill to master.

We weren’t very good.

But we became obsessed.

I remember spending over 10 hours a day playing this game.

My flatmate was even worse.

I recall he became so engrossed in trying to finish the game, he’d spend days at a time glued to his PlayStation.

I don’t need to explain to you why this is a bad thing.

We were living vicariously through a few pixels on a screen.

The life in the videogame was so much more compelling than our real lives, we decided to stay plugged in.

This isn’t good.

Video games are designed to be addictive.

If they couldn’t capture your attention, you wouldn’t play it.

Games nowadays are so addictive that they can dominate your thoughts while you’re getting on with everyday life.

I remember Alex Becker saying he’d be in the shower and thinking about strategies on how to beat a videogame boss he was struggling with.

Our thoughts are priceless.

We cannot waste them on things that aren’t real.

As much as I enjoyed finishing a few of the Dark Souls games, I really didn’t achieve anything.

My life didn’t change.

I just got good.

Stop playing video games.

3. Social media:

Social media can either be your best friend or worst enemy.

It’s allowed millions of people to become rich and successful.

But it’s also trapped billions of people in a constant state of anxiety and comparisons.

The key to making social media work in your favour is to start creating.

And when consuming, only consume content that will help you create.

This isn’t easy, but it can be done.

I still spend some time consuming content I shouldn’t.

But it’s nowhere near as bad as it used to be.

I used to have 10+ tabs open on my laptop, full of YouTube videos I thought looked interesting.

This is a complete waste of time.

Don’t let the algorithm choose your videos for you.

Be intentional with what you consume.

Not reactive.

4. Porn:

Porn is everywhere.

It’s more prevalent on the internet than ever before.

And it’s only going to get worse.

There are many figures stating how much of the internet is filled with porn.

Figures vary.

But what’s clear is, there’s a lot of it.

You’d be shocked at the level of depravity you can find at the click of a button.

There is no limit to the degeneracy.

And worst of all, anyone with an internet connection can access it for free and in an instant.

Think of your future children.

Do you want them seeing this grotesque content?

I certainly don’t.

As a result, I have to set a good example for them.

Our parents had no idea how easy this stuff was to find online.

The internet was still new and they didn’t know any better.

We can’t make the same mistake.

If you struggle with pornography, you’re not alone.

The BBC reported that half of all adults in the UK watch porn.

And by all accounts, Pornhub nets over 100 billion views every single year.

If you can overcome this disgusting addiction, you will be in a position to prosper.

5. Bad diet:

I honestly believe fixing your sleep and your diet is the most important habits you can ever hope to fix.

Once these are covered, everything else becomes easy.

Believe it or not, your inability to focus could easily be due to the things you eat.

I don’t know about you, but whenever I eat processed carbohydrates, I feel exceptionally groggy.

On the flipside, whenever I eat clean, I can focus for hours.

Combine this with a regular sleep routine that gets you 8 hours of rest every night, and you’ll be able to perform better than 99% of people.

How do you know what to eat?

It’s easy.

If it comes in a plastic package, it’s probably not good for you.

If it has over 7 ingredients, it’s probably not a good idea to put it in your body.

If it’s full of sugar, steer clear.

These habits won’t be easy to break.

Why?

Because you’re choosing to go up against the world.

When you decide to quit these things that are holding you back, you’re actively deciding to be different.

You will no longer be lazy.

You will never again feel unmotivated.

And people will think you’re weird for being too serious.

But this is exactly what is required.

Think about the alternative.

How will you feel if you never fix your sleep?

Picture yourself in your 40s, still only getting 5 hours of sleep every night.

Now on top of this, imagine what will happen if you never quit watching porn.

Imagine you never fix your diet and become unattractive.

Imagine you never stop consuming content on social media and watch your life get wasted.

This is a genuine reality for many people.

And it’s terrifying.

If it doesn’t terrify you too, I don’t think I can help you.

Start small, and focus on changing one habit at a time. With persistence and dedication, you can break free from these bad habits and become stronger than ever before.

Remember, you have the power to change your life. Don’t let these bad habits hold you back any longer.

As Mark Manson says, “The only way to truly change your life is to change what you believe about yourself and what you believe is possible for yourself.”

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