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5 Habits To Implement Before 2020

Get a head start on those resolutions.

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Nov 04, 2019

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January is right around the corner, which is terrifying and refreshing at the same time. The new year of 2020 is amongst us, which means people are making resolutions not only for the new year but the new decade. I say, why wait? if you want to be the best version of yourself in 2020, why do you have to start in 2020? The best time to start is now and I say that for everything. I truly don't think any of us are ever going to be "ready" to make every change we want to in our lives, so just do it. Here are 5 habits to start implementing before the end of this decade to start you on your journey to a new you.

1. Drink more water.

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The most simple yet most effective way to feel better. I know you're rolling your eyes because you see this one on EVERY self-help checklist. You know why? Because it works. Staying hydrated will literally change your life. So many of my friends make fun of me for drinking literally so much water but don't realize that they feel bad because of dehydration until they start drinking more. You will probably* have a more clear head, be less hungry, make better eating decisions and just overall feel better, Go ahead and drink about 8 hydroflasks a day. Thank me later.

* because that is what happened for me but I am no doctor and don't want to promise anything false.

2. Say nice things to yourself.

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Every morning, I want you to stand in front of your mirror, look yourself in the eyes and repeat the mantra of your choice. Say "I will..[insert personal goals]." Tell yourself you are capable of anything. You are beautiful. Strong. Independent. Whatever adjectives help you feel like a superhero, do it! I am a big believer in confidence, manifestation, and honestly just being your own hype man. If you believe you can, no one can stop you. You've got this.

3. Physically write down one thing you are grateful for.

I take the time every day to write down one person, thing, event, whatever I am grateful for that day. This allows me to reflect in a positive way and remember the things that really matter.

4. Do 10 minutes of light exercise.

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That's it. 10 extra minutes out of your day to go on a walk, get your blood flowing, and have a little alone time. I like to go to the gym, usually longer than 10 minutes, but sometimes just that, to listen to music, be alone with myself, and just be. Working out is not only good for your physical health but also increases endorphins, which makes you happy!

5. Tell someone you love them.

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I text my family every day that I love them. I tell my friends, my boyfriend, and everyone else I care about. Letting people know you are thinking about them and care about them should be a normal thing in everyone's life. It is a nice feeling to let my loved ones know they are loved. Spread a little happiness.

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5 Habits To Implement Before 2020

Get a head start on those resolutions.

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1. Drink more water.

2. Say nice things to yourself.

3. Physically write down one thing you are grateful for.

4. Do 10 minutes of light exercise.

5. Tell someone you love them.

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The struggles of having an RBF are all too real

1. People asking if you're mad at them.

2. Those people who hand out flyers don't always try to stop you.

3. Creepy guys telling you to smile.

4. "I thought you were a bitch when I first met you."

5. People telling you you'd be "so much prettier if you smiled."

6. Doing your makeup and looking great, which somehow intensifies the bitch face.

7. Regularly explaining "it's just my face."

We all go through certain stages when we have a crush, Tina just explains it better.

That moment that someone you never looked twice at suddenly makes you do a double take out of no where.

But you can't have a crush, that's outrageous. It's all in your head.

Because you don't have a crush, there's no reason to tell anyone about anything. Right?

But then they do something irresistible and you start to lose it.

Now accepting the fact you have a crush, you have to keep it under control.

Then there's the part where you tell your friends who will claim they called it.

They'll be excited and cheer you on. That's until they realize that your crush is all you'll be talking about.

Your obsession has become so bad, that your Facebook stalking is getting out of control.

But your friends will try and help move things along any way they can. That doesn't mean it will be any helpful though.

As time goes on, you start having fantasies about the two of you and it's starting to scare you a little.

You can't focus on anything because all your attention is on them and everything they do.

Anybody who comes near your crush is now an enemy, and you are willing to fight for your crush.

When you see them, you act like an idiot. Trying to hide your feelings may not be as discrete as you think.

Keeping your feelings inside will start to be harder and harder until you can't keep it inside anymore.

Who knows, maybe it will work out? Take a chance.

Everybody hurts sometimes.

May the odds be ever in your favor.

What about those of us who don't do it all in four years?

1. You feel like an elder.

2. You may feel lonely.

3. Senioritis is more real than ever.

4. You may feel a little down sometimes.

5. Fear of missing out won't be as real.

6. You are a college pro.

7. You'll have more free time.

8. You're happy you're still in school.

9. You feel like a guru.

10. You continue to grow.

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