{"id":1271,"date":"2017-11-06T14:30:40","date_gmt":"2017-11-06T14:30:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.destinymiracle.com\/blog\/?p=1271"},"modified":"2018-01-19T08:46:21","modified_gmt":"2018-01-19T08:46:21","slug":"3-things-you-need-to-ditch-in-your-life-right-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/destinymiracle.com\/blog\/3-things-you-need-to-ditch-in-your-life-right-now","title":{"rendered":"3 Things You Need to Ditch in Your Life Right Now"},"content":{"rendered":"

Author of Manifestation Miracle<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

The secret to the \u201cgood life\u201d is a bit like Bigfoot. People talk about it, but it no one seems to know how OR where to find it.<\/p>\n

If someone out there DOES know the secret, they\u2019re not telling you.<\/p>\n

When you see someone else getting ahead in life, you might be thinking, \u201cWhat does this guy know that I don\u2019t?\u201d<\/p>\n

In your frustration you tell yourself, \u201cI\u2019m just as talented and capable at them\u2026why can\u2019t I get MY piece of the pie?\u201d<\/p>\n

Sad to say, but some people just want that coveted pie for themselves.<\/p>\n

But what if you DON\u2019T HAVE to know what they know? Maybe you just need to change a few things in your life.<\/p>\n

Chances are you\u2019re the one creating those barriers that are keeping you from that oh-so-delicious pie of success. I\u2019m not blaming you, though.<\/p>\n

Habits have a nasty way of hiding themselves right under your nose. That\u2019s human nature.<\/h2>\n

So here are a few things that you can change starting today. Once you\u2019ve gotten these roadblocks out of the way, you can move towards your goals faster.<\/p>\n

#1: Social Media Use<\/h3>\n

There\u2019s no habit quite as toxic as getting on one of those time-draining apps and wasting the day away. You think you\u2019re just catching up on what your friends are up to, but things can quickly get out of hand without knowing it.<\/p>\n

Soon enough, you\u2019re going through your newsfeed non-stop like a lab rat pushing the food lever to get a tasty treat. That instant gratification you\u2019re indulging in will only wreak havoc on your ability to get things done.<\/p>\n

Some people don\u2019t have this problem, but there\u2019s a good chance these social apps and sites are robbing a considerable part of your day.<\/p>\n

Be honest with yourself. If this habit is affecting your work or life in general, it\u2019s time for an intervention.<\/p>\n

Set a time limit on yourself every day. Or if it\u2019s really bad, install one of those browser extensions or apps to block your social media use at certain hours.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll be amazed at how much MORE you can get done when you start doing this.<\/p>\n

People don\u2019t realize how much static noise is buzzing in their heads. And it\u2019s not just coming from social media.<\/p>\n

The stuff you see on TV has a way of making you feel horrible about yourself. It\u2019s that feeling that you\u2019re lacking something in your life, such as:<\/p>\n

– A set of shredded abs that look like they were Photoshopped on your stomach
\n– That sweet new gadget everyone has\u2026except you, of course
\n– An awesome life where everything seems to just work out for someone else<\/p>\n

So when these mental traps come around the corner, just go the other way. Don\u2019t let it pull you in its mind-numbing trance.<\/p>\n

You have better things to do than feel like crap.<\/p>\n

#2: Bad Financial Habits<\/h3>\n

It\u2019s not just social media and TV you need to look out for. Temptation comes in all forms, such as that damned piece of plastic you carry in your wallet.<\/p>\n

Like social apps, swiping your credit card offers a little dose of gratification. And you know they make it way too EASY for you to hit that buy button with those irresistible discounts.<\/p>\n

Shopaholics know this vicious cycle all too well. And those little \u201cone-time\u201d offers pile up faster than you can keep track of.<\/p>\n

Pretty soon, the only thing on your mind is all that money you owe the bank. And that\u2019s MORE precious headspace wasted.<\/p>\n

Get a pair of scissors and cut those cards out of your life. Think about it this way – don\u2019t spend invisible money you haven\u2019t earned yet.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t be that person showing off their \u201cbling\u201d while worrying about how they\u2019re going pay it off.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a better alternative: focus on saving up as much as you can instead.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m not just talking about having enough for next week or next month. Why not go crazy and build a financial safety net worth HALF a year?<\/p>\n

You\u2019ve heard of those fat cat CEOs and their \u2018Golden Parachutes\u2019. Just because you\u2019re not a one-percenter doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t set up a nice buffer when things get rough.<\/p>\n

While credit card debt destroys your peace of mind, saving up does the exact OPPOSITE.<\/p>\n

When you have options, you won\u2019t feel so tied to your day job. In fact, having that freedom makes you more VALUABLE at work.<\/p>\n

If your boss knows you have other options, he won\u2019t be so quick to take you for granted.<\/p>\n

To build that nest egg, you need to cut down those unnecessary costs for now. You know what those are.<\/p>\n

Do you really need to make that Starbucks run every single day? Or can you just brew a decent batch at home and take a tumbler to work?<\/p>\n

Do you really need those pair of jeans with the fancy label in your life? Or can you settle for a less-known brand that fits just as well?<\/p>\n

When faced with a purchase, asking those questions will help you save up faster than you think.<\/p>\n

On another note, what side gig can you do in your spare time?<\/p>\n

Do a little Google-fu and figure out what resources or talents you have right now (or can develop quickly) that you can turn into a profitable little venture.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll be surprised how many people online are offering their services and selling their stuff (or earning a commission as a middleman).<\/p>\n

Somewhere, somehow, someone managed to spend a few hours over the weekend and got their side project off the ground. They\u2019ve figured it out; all you need to do is ask them.<\/p>\n

Your family, friends, co-workers or even an online forum can point you in the right direction and get started. Who knows, you can turn that side gig into a full-time one once you\u2019ve gained enough traction.<\/p>\n

#3: A Lack of Gratitude<\/h3>\n

Ever been held up at the ATM line because some doofus can\u2019t seem to figure out how to use their card?<\/p>\n

Yeah, we\u2019ve all been there and it usually happens when we\u2019re in a rush to be somewhere else.<\/p>\n

But take a step back from that typical eye-rolling moment and try to reframe it. Instead of dwelling on the situation, can you focus on the positive part of it?<\/p>\n

Think for a second that once upon a time, people actually had to go to the bank to get money from their account. Outside of their regular hours, there wasn\u2019t a convenient 24-hour terminal you could just drive up to.<\/p>\n

You can apply this kind of thankful thinking to pretty much any scenario where those little comforts we enjoy are delayed\u2026<\/p>\n

\u2026but aren\u2019t necessarily life-threatening.<\/p>\n

Yes, in some cases it\u2019s perfectly reasonable to get frustrated \u2013 or angry even \u2013 when something doesn\u2019t go your way. But I\u2019m guessing that\u2019s NOT 100% of the time.<\/p>\n

Injecting yourself with a little dose of gratitude whenever possible goes a long way – even if you don\u2019t notice it at first.<\/p>\n

At some baseline level, you\u2019re better off than most of the people on this planet who don\u2019t even have the resources or means to read this article right now.<\/p>\n

Try to remember that being above ground, having a place to sleep and getting a decent meal are immense gifts in themselves.<\/p>\n

The world around you and the advancements we\u2019ve made as a species is nothing short of AMAZING. Seriously.<\/p>\n

Going back to what I said earlier, a lot of things that occupy our heads aren\u2019t important. It\u2019s just NOISE.<\/p>\n

And it\u2019s keeping you from being more successful in life.<\/p>\n

Everyone deserves to have success \u2013 along with the bells and whistles that come with it.<\/p>\n

Especially you.<\/p>\n

But remember that you need to put ENERGY and VALUE in the world first. That\u2019s what entitles you to all the cool stuff you want.<\/p>\n

Otherwise, you\u2019re going to pay for it in ways you won\u2019t like (and I\u2019m not talking about money).<\/p>\n

Tim Urban, a prominent blogger, did a TED talk on the habit of procrastination. He pointed out that giving in to the urge for instant gratification will lead you to a place he calls \u201cThe Dark Playground\u201d.<\/p>\n

This is where you\u2019re plagued with self-loathing from \u2018enjoying\u2019 the guilty pleasures of unearned leisure time. More importantly, Tim concluded that this \u2018I want it now\u2019 mindset is going to catch up to you.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s nothing free in this world, and you might just have to sacrifice your hopes and dreams in the process. That\u2019s a pretty steep price if you ask me.<\/p>\n

So don\u2019t be afraid to detach your mind from all that junk weighing you down. When you let go, you\u2019ll look for it from time to time out of habit.<\/p>\n

But you\u2019ll soon learn to re-wire your desires and direct toward something productive instead.<\/p>\n

Like working on your plans and realizing your dreams, for starters.<\/p>\n

Ultimately, there\u2019s nothing complicated about making these simple changes in your life. The only hard part is actually cutting the umbilical, so to speak.<\/p>\n

But once you\u2019ve crossed that line, there\u2019s no turning back. And you\u2019ll be all the better for it.<\/p>\n

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Enjoy and have a great day!<\/p>\n

Kind regards,<\/p>\n

Heather<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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