9 Intentional Habits You Can Start Doing Today

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There’s a big difference between people who act intentionally and those who struggle to focus on their essential daily and weekly activities. The difference boils down to intentional habits.

Intentional habits are specific actions that will carry you to high productivity, success, a sense of control, and happiness no matter what you do.

Whenever I fall out of a good daily rhythm, I reset and ground myself by focusing on these simple daily behaviors. I’m talking about small habits that make a considerable impact, immediately turn my days around, and get me back on track.

So, if you’re looking for easy ways to be more consistent, increase your productivity, and improve your life, here are 9 habits I swear by, and you should start today.

Intentional Habits You Should Start Doing Today

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1. Adopt A Positive Attitude

Your success depends on developing and maintaining a positive attitude.

Stay upbeat and practice positive self-talk. Avoid negative thoughts because they often become self-fulfilling.

Yes, I know there are days when being positive is difficult. When that occurs, stand or sit up straight. Put a smile on your face and strive to dress and look your best.

Why?

You can control your physical actions more quickly than your mental ones. Often, your mind follows your physical behaviors.

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2. Set Daily Goals

Daily goals are essential to being more consistent, productive, and successful.

Short-term goals have a significant and immediate impact on one’s life. They keep one focused and provide direction for one’s daily activities.

Set goals each day and ruthlessly rank your priorities. Focus on the most essential things first.

Finally, give yourself a deadline for each goal. A clear timeline will help you stay committed and on course.

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3. Establish And Stick To A Daily Routine

The effectiveness of your daily routines supports personal improvement. Start the day with a solid morning routine and transition to an effective work routine to maximize productivity.

Daily routines help create a positive flow and allow your best performance to shine. Of course, be mindful of each day and fine-tune your morning, daytime, and evening routines to meet your needs.

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4. Take Action Without Regard To The Outcome

Act without fixating on results. Focus on the task and process, not the unknown future. Actions that align with your daily goals promote productivity.

By embracing the process, you detach from stressing about the outcome. It’s about doing, not obsessing over what might be.

Finally, action eliminates overthinking and builds momentum. Thus, embrace the present action and let the outcome evolve naturally. Doing so will relieve stress and uncertainty.

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5. Accept And Embrace Obstacles

Welcome obstacles; do not resist them. Moving forward and getting your life together depends on you doing so.

Challenges are part of everyday life. If you let them, they distract, discourage, and become the enemy of success.

Instead of getting discouraged, see obstacles as opportunities to grow and nurture your self-discipline.

Learn to adapt and keep moving forward. Embracing obstacles shifts your thinking. Difficult times become stepping stones and opportunities to strengthen your resolve.

Most importantly, be kind to yourself when things go sideways.

Small failures aren’t fatal. Keep your daily goals firmly in mind, and personal growth will follow.

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6. Don’t Let Perfection Get In The Way Of Progress

In my youth, I was a perfectionist. While that sounds admirable, seeking perfection wastes time.

As I got older, time became more valuable, so I knew I had to ditch the perfectionist habit. Instead, I found success by prioritizing progress.

Waiting for flawless conditions or pursuing the perfect result limits productivity. Think about your efforts in the following ways:

Small, imperfect steps beat perfection paralysis. Action propels you forward.

Mistakes aren’t setbacks. They are a natural part of life.

Embrace consistent progress. Foster continuous improvement with activity and effort, not flawless outcomes.

To sum up, always keep moving toward your goal. Later, if necessary, you can refine the results as you see fit.

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7. Work Smarter, Not Harder

Your success relies on working smart, not overworking. Thus, value your time and never waste a minute.

Working too hard, too long, results in burnout. Therefore, you must work smart and be efficient.

I recommend my daily “work smart” formula. It’s simple: ask yourself two questions:

1) Am I working on the right things? and 2) Am I working on those things the right way?”

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8. Measure Your Progress And Correct Your Course As You Go

Regularly check your progress by measuring where you stand against the milestones and deadlines you set as part of your daily goals.

Adapt and adjust when you get off course or fall behind. Recalibrate along the way. Proper corrections enhance the delivery of the results you are looking for.

Small, frequent checks keep you on track, and, most importantly, constant corrections keep you moving forward toward your goals.

9. Reflect And Journal

Take a moment each day to reflect and write in a journal. Doing so is one of the best daily habits to form.

Tracking your thoughts can be as simple as writing down one thing you did well and documenting one item or area from the day to improve.

Do this before you go to bed as part of your nighttime routine. The timing allows your mind to work while you sleep, thus creating a subconscious self-improvement zone while resting.

Finally, remember that productive routines, like nightly journaling, build success into your life. Most importantly, success will bring you the happiness and contentment you deserve.

Wrapping Up – Adopting Intentional Habits Starts With You

There aren’t any shortcuts or magic potions for achieving your dream life. Instead, there are simple daily intentional habits you should start doing:

  1. Practice positivity
  2. Set goals
  3. Establish daily routines
  4. Take action
  5. Embrace obstacles
  6. Avoid perfectionism
  7. Work smart
  8. Measure your progress
  9. Journal your thoughts

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Author Bio: Tom Scott founded the consulting and coaching firm Dividends Diversify, LLC. He leverages his expertise and decades of experience in goal setting, relocation assistance, and investing for long-term wealth to help clients reach their full potential.

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