Some people who know that they need to grow and improve their lives feel like it’s impossible for them, because everything they know they need to do is contrary to their personality.
Like the advice to get up earlier than everyone else, for instance. But if this is not you, it’s okay. With a little thought, you will discover an alternative that works better.
You Really Don’t Have to Do Things You Dislike Doing
You can find a way around it by substituting something you either like or can at least tolerate. For example, some ways to get organized will work with your natural inclinations instead of against them.
If you’re naturally inclined to be a night owl, don’t try to force yourself to wake up at the crack of dawn. If you hate exercising at the gym, find an alternative way to exercise that you enjoy. And if you can’t stand the thought of paying bills, create a system that lets you do it all at once and then be done with it for the month.
In short, letting your natural inclinations guide you can make your life a lot easier and more enjoyable.
Here are six ways to do just that:
Wake Up When You Want To
If you’re not a morning person, there’s no point in forcing yourself to wake up at 5 am just because that’s what everyone else does. It will not help you to be more productive or more successful.
Instead, listen to your body and wake up when you naturally want to (allowing for getting to work on time) – even if it means sleeping in a bit later than usual.
Find an Exercise Routine That You Like
Find an exercise routine that you like and look forward to doing. There’s no point in exercising if you hate every minute of it. If you can’t stand the thought of going to the gym, find an alternative form of exercise that you enjoy – swimming, playing tennis, or going for a hike, for example.
If you don’t have any fitness equipment, there are lots of free minimalistic bodyweight workouts available on Youtube and other places.
Don’t Wait Until the Last Minute to Pay Your Bills
If you hate paying bills, set up a system where you do it all at once and don’t have to think about it for the rest of the month. This could mean setting up automatic payments or setting aside some time each month to simultaneously pay all of your bills.
Simplify Your Wardrobe
If you’re the type who hates getting dressed in the morning, simplify your wardrobe so that you have fewer clothes to choose from. Then, you can get dressed quickly and easily without trying on a million different outfits.
Meal Prep on the Weekends
If you hate cooking, make things easier on yourself by meal prepping on the weekends. This way, you can just reheat a healthy meal instead of cooking from scratch every night.
Delegate Tasks That You Don’t Enjoy
When there are specific tasks that you really hate doing, delegate them to someone else. This could mean hiring a cleaner to take care of your housework or hiring a virtual assistant to handle your email correspondence.
You really can make your life a lot easier and more enjoyable while also improving your productivity. You don’t need to fear allowing your natural inclinations to guide you toward solutions that keep you happy, healthy, and productive.
