Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement 3650: 5 Habits I'm Glad I Stuck With by Josie Michelle Davis on Productivity and Mindset
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Jun 29, 2025 Explore the transformative impact of simple habits on productivity and mindset. The speaker shares five key practices that enhanced their well-being, including the importance of daily yoga for mental health. Personal anecdotes underline the struggle of staying motivated but emphasize how small changes lead to significant results. Discover how early rising, exercise, and creative pursuits like writing can foster personal growth and sustain a fulfilling life.
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Transition to 5 a.m. Wakeups
- Josie transitioned back to a 9-to-5 job with a long commute and adopted waking at 5 a.m. to keep evenings free for family and personal goals.
- She regrets not waking early before and now values the quiet productive morning time immensely.
Daily Exercise for Well-being
- Make exercise a daily habit to boost mental health, energy, and confidence.
- Commit even if it's hard initially; the payoff in well-being and "me time" is worth it.
Struggle and Success with AM Workouts
- Josie initially hated morning workouts and complained for months but kept doing them after returning to a 9-to-5 schedule.
- She noticed better daily energy and productivity and appreciates knocking out exercise early when it's harder to skip.
