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30 People Claim These Small Habits Helped Turn Their Life Around

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According to a study published in the European Journal of Social Psychology, it takes 18 to 254 days for a person to form a new habit. (The study also concluded that, on average, it takes 66 days for a new behavior to become automatic.)

Depending on how tight your schedule is, this may sound like a lot of hassle. However, even the slightest changes in your lifestyle can snowball into substantial, palpable results. And there's a fresh Reddit thread to get some ideas.

Created by user iam_robas, it asked everyone the question, "What's a simple habit you practice daily that helps you stay positive?" It's not the most popular post on the platform, but the discussion in the comment section provides interesting insights into how people navigate these turbulent times.

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#1

30 People Claim These Small Habits Helped Turn Their Life Around Toxic, dramatic people. Just shut them out. Coworkers, family. Don’t care, can’t hear you. I have an average life to live. Don’t try to spice it up with your reality tv show nonsense

soline , Pixabay Report

Final score:

180points

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#2

30 People Claim These Small Habits Helped Turn Their Life Around I try and go out for a few hours any day I'm off work and just go for a coffee, food and walk around my city for a few hours. It's such a simple yet nice thing I do that keeps me being positive. My friends make fun of me for it though :/

El_Husker Report

Final score:

174points

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#3

30 People Claim These Small Habits Helped Turn Their Life Around I sit outside in silence and be in the moment listening to nature.

Lilstrongstreet , RF._.studio Report

Final score:

138points

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#4

30 People Claim These Small Habits Helped Turn Their Life Around Sleep

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Final score:

137points

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#5

30 People Claim These Small Habits Helped Turn Their Life Around Singing in the car. It’s tough to be in a bad mood while singing

DonGuilley , Benjamin Farren Report

Final score:

130points

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#6

30 People Claim These Small Habits Helped Turn Their Life Around Before I get up out of bed, I give gratitude for many blessings. I give thanks for simple things like having a roof, a pillow, a bed, comfy blankets, a safe place to live, plumbing...and then go on to bigger things like people who love and support me. I do this throughout the day, even giving thanks for difficulties (thank you, asshole driver who gives me the opportunity to practice patience ha).

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Final score:

117points

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#7

30 People Claim These Small Habits Helped Turn Their Life Around Play with my sisters cat

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Final score:

107points

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#8

30 People Claim These Small Habits Helped Turn Their Life Around Feel your emotions, pick them apart, try to understand why they came up, but don't let them control you.

robertman147555 , Dương Nhân Report

Final score:

103points

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#9

30 People Claim These Small Habits Helped Turn Their Life Around Stretching for 5 mins is almost a ritual for me

kt_Lulu , Elina Fairytale Report

Final score:

93points

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#10

30 People Claim These Small Habits Helped Turn Their Life Around Stay in contact with friends, see what they're up to, offer to help if there is something I can do.

OttoQuangel , Matheus Ferrero Report

Final score:

87points

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#11

Spend some time in nature - walk, run etc. Sounds cliche but works wonders.

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Final score:

86points

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#12

30 People Claim These Small Habits Helped Turn Their Life Around Drink lots of water

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Final score:

84points

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#13

30 People Claim These Small Habits Helped Turn Their Life Around Being grateful

xxllllxx , Karolina Grabowska Report

Final score:

77points

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#14

Staying single

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Final score:

75points

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#15

Try to be nice to everyone, no matter when or where

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Final score:

72points

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#16

30 People Claim These Small Habits Helped Turn Their Life Around A do list! It helps me to visualise what I've actually achieved that day

moangirl17 Report

Final score:

71points

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#17

30 People Claim These Small Habits Helped Turn Their Life Around I smoke cigarettes and drink coffee.

uslessbastard , Edward Eyer Report

Final score:

70points

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#18

30 People Claim These Small Habits Helped Turn Their Life Around Wherever you feel a lot of pressure just go out of that place breathe in and exhale out Life will be much better

darshilj97 Report

Final score:

61points

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#19

30 People Claim These Small Habits Helped Turn Their Life Around Morning wank to get the day started

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Final score:

59points

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#20

I have an issue with taking things personally, what helps is for example if someone comes off as rude to me or dismissive I usually remind myself that they are probably going through a bad day or something. Most of the time I pry and ask and they end up revealing an issue to me or what happened to cause them to be in a sour mood. It has helped me a lot :)

daniebop Report

Final score:

58points

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#21

Walk my dog

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Final score:

56points

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#22

I block people online that has an energy or attitude I don't wanna be impacted by. This is my time and I am here for my needs.

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Final score:

55points

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#23

30 People Claim These Small Habits Helped Turn Their Life Around Force myself to smile for a few seconds

SELESS_WEEB , Andrea Piacquadio Report

Final score:

54points

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#24

30 People Claim These Small Habits Helped Turn Their Life Around Being appreciative for how much easier my life is than previous generations’.

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Final score:

49points

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#25

30 People Claim These Small Habits Helped Turn Their Life Around Talk yourself up with positive phrases throughout the day. Wake up a little before work, an extra hour ideally, and have some time to yourself. I like listening to music and drinking coffee during this time.

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Final score:

47points

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#26

Songs that match my thoughts or mood

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Final score:

46points

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#27

gardening

(weather permitting)

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Final score:

44points

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#28

running, drinking, coffee, eating good food, petting cat

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Final score:

44points

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#29

Take my pills on time

Final score:

41points

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#30

30 People Claim These Small Habits Helped Turn Their Life Around Flexing and makeing faces in the mirror while saying 'ayyyyee'

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Final score:

37points

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Note: this post originally had 70 images. It’s been shortened to the top 30 images based on user votes.

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What do you think ?

Beth S 2 years ago

I severely limit social media and the amount of news I watch. My mental health has improved drastically by doing this. Also I enjoy doing things for those I am close to - it gives me a warm/happy feeling to make them smile. Also making someone laugh - it is my favorite thing.

11points

Solidhog 2 years ago

So taking from all the posts is seems the best approach is wake up and have a stretch by wanking and then go outside with a dog and while eating an egg sandwich and drinking plenty of water while being nice to strangers and thinking positively while playing some banging tunes.

8points

Natalia 2 years ago

Sounds like a good day to me!

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phil blanque 2 years ago

Aaa,,,,my cats. They look at me with dreamy eyes and love my soft touch. They give it back in their lovely sweet looks and snuggles.

7points

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Beth S 2 years ago

I severely limit social media and the amount of news I watch. My mental health has improved drastically by doing this. Also I enjoy doing things for those I am close to - it gives me a warm/happy feeling to make them smile. Also making someone laugh - it is my favorite thing.

11points

Solidhog 2 years ago

So taking from all the posts is seems the best approach is wake up and have a stretch by wanking and then go outside with a dog and while eating an egg sandwich and drinking plenty of water while being nice to strangers and thinking positively while playing some banging tunes.

8points

Natalia 2 years ago

Sounds like a good day to me!

2points

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phil blanque 2 years ago

Aaa,,,,my cats. They look at me with dreamy eyes and love my soft touch. They give it back in their lovely sweet looks and snuggles.

7points

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