For entrepreneurs, the day can get very hectic, and that is why adopting the right habits that help support your busy life are imperative. It doesn’t matter if your goal is to split time evenly between work and family or if your work is your passion. You need to have healthy, effective lifestyle habits that help keep you going. Not every habit that is adopted from other successful entrepreneurs will be a right fit for you, but finding your own successful habits will be what helps push you further every day.
Habits of the most successful people
Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk have similar habits that they believe helps them stay focused and working. Their tactics, of course, differ entirely. Zuckerberg, for instance, has a minimalist wardrobe and belongings to keep him from being distracted. These habits, he believes, helps open up his mind to bigger and better ideas.
Elon Musk, on the other hand, has managed to micro-manage his time into five-minute intervals. His goal is to get the most out of every day, and in five-minute intervals, each task doesn’t seem quite so daunting.
Then you have the thinkers like Bill Gates or Oprah Winfrey, who firmly believe the best habit an entrepreneur can adopt is to read. Other successful entrepreneurs boil it down to regular exercise, and others still to stay positive, either through a flexible mindset or through helping others.
The point here is that there are no right or wrong habits you can adopt, just so long as you are healthy and motivated. If you aren’t sure where to begin, however, follow our handy guide:
Your health
There is only so much that your body can do on an unhealthy diet. Nutrients are important for your body and your mind, and starving yourself of these nutrients can make it harder to think and be productive throughout your day. Many nutrients from the essential vitamins to proteins, fats, and carbohydrates are all necessary to stay healthy. That is why if your day to day life involves powering through and pushing yourself to your limit, you better ensure your body is up to the task.
Other ways you can improve your health are improving your sleep. Having a strict routine will help you far more than any all-nighter ever could. To achieve this better sleep, start by going to bed and waking up at the same time every day. Combine this with a better mattress and sheets, and stay away from the blue-light of electronics for at least an hour before bed.
Active living
There is a lot to be said about active living. Exercise helps keep you healthy, can improve your mental health, and gives you more energy. This is done through the release of endorphins and through the increased oxygen you pump through your system. Staying fit can be a struggle when your focus is on your desk and the work that you can do there, but taking a break to do an hour or even a half hour workout can do wonders for your health, productivity, and your longevity.
Broadening your mind
There is a lot to be said about a commitment to lifelong learning. Where you acquire this knowledge, however, is up to you. You can read books; you can watch documentaries, you can take online courses, you can sign up for community classes, attend talks and conferences, or you could even go back to school. The point is that you continue to learn. Learning, and not just learning to help further your career, is the best way to keep your mind sharp. The value of learning is that it can help you develop and think creatively in many different ways, and it should never be underestimated. It also helps you stay well-rounded as a person, and can be a fun activity to partake in.
Stop sweating the small stuff
Lost your keys? Can’t find that letter? If you find disorganization is holding you back, it’s time to get your life in order. It could mean doing a huge spring clean so that you can live more minimally, or it could be as simple as putting a tracker on your car keys so that you never lose them again. When it comes to organizing your life, you want the best because you want it done right.
Have your family help with a spring clean, buy an organization system, and choose the best Bluetooth tracker to keep your keys close. The specific tactics you will need to take to get your life organized will vary from person to person, but the end goal remains the same. You should always know where your belongings are so that you don’t have to waste time and energy looking for them.
Staying on track
Doing work in batches can help you be far more productive on everything you need to do, rather than getting the same easy tasks over and done with again and again. Try to do these batches in 90-minute intervals, and then take a break. When you come back, it will be time to start another task. Work in this manner, and you will make steady progress while also not burning yourself out.
Balancing work and life
For those entrepreneurs who don’t have a family and who love working and the working environment, this won’t be as much of an issue. For those who do have families, finding the right balance can be hard. Generally speaking, you should try to make a routine for family time. Be at home at the same time every day after work, have dinner with the family, catch up, spend time with the kids, and then time with your partner. Children especially thrive on routine, so if you try your best to ensure that your time with them is consistent, you will forge a strong relationship with them.
Being a successful entrepreneur takes a lot of work and, more importantly, perseverance. If your life cannot support your work ethic, however, you will find that you are on the fast track to burning out. Instead, ensure your health and your mind are well supported by adopting these healthy lifestyle habits.