9 LITTLE DAILY HABITS THAT CHANGED MY LIFE

[@LauriefromCA]

Awesome video! 1. 1:07 Waking up earlier. 2. 2:14 Wait 1 hour for coffee. 3. 3:43 Eat at home. 4. 4:05 Meal planning. 5. 4:45 Prepping dinner early. 6. 5:21 Never go to bed with a dirty sink. 7. 6:38 Adding salt to my water. 8. 8:08 Learning to hit reset. 9. 10:58 Make all the lists.

[@TricklingRaindrop]

Thank you! :)

[@ajohpv7033]

Thank you

[@thebusybees2006]

Thank you

[@niveditakantipudi5809]

Great video Kallie👏👏👏 Check the salt tip again though- might spike blood pressure, lead to kidney problems and our body doesn’t need extra salt-we get enough from our food.

[@mllata]

Thank you!

[@gailcardo8996]

The reset is similar to my decision about 20 yrs ago that I DON'T HAVE BAD DAYS. Yes, a decision. I have BAD moments, bad conversations, bad hours, even. But I refuse to give an entire day to the "bad". Make sense? Idk, it works for me. 🙃

[@bntski9317]

Xx

[@bntski9317]

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[@Seashelldub]

LOVE this!!!

[@mljs9245]

I would saw ‘well this morning didn’t go well but it’s noon so morning is done and the rest of the day will be better.’

[@TM15HAKRN]

Some people Try their best To make it seem so..😁

[@rachelperry2504]

One thing that really helps me a lot is a quote “done is better than perfect”. It’s not a habit but it has led to a lots of positive changes in my life and I’m not crippled with the inertia of not doing something because I feel like I can’t do it perfectly.

[@laurenbratland7620]

This! Reminds me of Katherine from Do it on a Dime! "A done something is better than a perfect nothing"

[@kendrarhodes6425]

Same here. Great quote and approach to life.

[@karenholland2593]

‘Well begun is half done.’ Mary Poppins :)

[@ToniRainbows]

Love this quote 🥰

[@mrs.ksfirstgrade5770]

This has been my mantra for years, so much so that it was my theme when speaking at a women’s conference many years ago! We need to offer ourselves grace more often.

[@notyourpinterestmom7921]

I’ve adopted the 2 minute rule for everything. If it takes me 2 minutes to do, I just do it when I see it. “I really need to clean the sink in the bathroom” so I just do it. I weave things into the 5-10 minute pockets of my day so I’m staying on top of things without overwhelming myself.

[@markitimjustafamilyfullofa571]

Yea, I get overwhelmed easily and that gives me procrastinating =mess!!!

[@colinkaak9874]

I love your “refresh” idea. I do something similar which I call “PTF”. Sometimes I will remember some incident in my past when I said or did something cringeworthy . I will start to worry or obsess about this incident, wishing for a do-over. I then say “ PTF”, which means “permission to forget.” It helps me break the worrisome thought cycle. It can also mean “permission to forgive”, too!

[@clautastic9186]

OMG that's a great tip!!!

[@rebeccadakin3536]

I like this as well.

[@samanthawhitmire3246]

I love and needed this

[@Mel-AU]

I love this and I am going to take this on. Thank you for sharing ❤️

[@ketant3339]

I m in this cycle of remembering stuff from past couple days and I am going to use your PTF! Thank you

[@juliaguimaraes1587]

Sometime when I need a reset in the middle of the day I take a shower and make myself a cup of coffee. I feel like the shower washes away the bad part of the day. It gives me sometime to myself, to relax. And the coffee gives me energy to get going again.

[@judithvictoria3109]

Yes me too! ☺️, in summer i love to drink an iced latte 🤤

[@juliebruce1114]

I take a 20 minute nap and have a coffee. It’s gotten such that I don’t have to set an alarm anymore. I wake up in 15-20 minutes 😊

[@janejones7638]

I love the shower idea. Because of the symbolism you used and it does cause me to relax. I've been really stressed recently and this could help.

[@anabella8028]

Agree.

[@biggi1233]

Same

[@marijkemusic]

I actually adopted the clean kitchen habit from you! In addition to that, I've learned myself to never wait for an appliance in the kitchen. For example if I use the microwave or the kettle, I don't stand around and wait, but I use those 2 or 3 minutes to clean up the kitchen or living room. Since I use these appliances multiple times a day, I almost always have a tidy kitchen and living room

[@margareth1504]

Yea you really get it! Love clean areas- kitchen is a great place to start. I think this is good.

[@AlyssaNikole]

I do this to Declutter! It’s the best. I have so many cabinets Decluttered in 2 or 3 min 😂

[@Animal3Lover3]

I've just started my organizing/declutter journey. My first apartment... No storage except from one small sink cabinet in the bathroom, one cabinet under the sink in the kitchen, one cabinet over the sink and a closet. I bought a cheap hutch from Amazon with a drawer (I had none but needed one for silverware) and table from Walmart with built in storage and lots of small bins and caddies to help organize. Still waiting on my bookcase and next to stove (fire proof) dresser to put some clutter in and purge the rest. And starting the never leave a dirty sink and waiting for caffeine has made a huge difference in my mood and energy levels

[@kymberlylawrence1394]

Practicing gratitude first thing in the morning and throughout the day has impacted my life in a great way. I just started making it a point to wake up grateful and to give time to thinking about what I have to be grateful for. It allows less time for negative thoughts and leaves me feeling blessed.

[@dianadicesare9166]

The life hack that helps me have a more peaceful morning is picking out my clothes (and even ironing them) the night before - no matter what - everything including accessories and shoes. Not having to think about this in the morning saves me stress and early on set decision fatigue the next day! I found before I did this, I would often change my outfit a few times each morning, but taking the time to do it the night before allows me to feel committed to it the next day and make little to no changes. Love this video! I started watching your channel when the pandemic began. I’m a teacher and a mom of a four year old and I always find your videos, hacks and insights incredibly helpful and relatable!

[@bettiblanchard873]

I also like to pick out what I will wear them next day. It saves a lot of indisition early in the morning.

[@katherinebrickett3995]

I do it all. Except the salt in the water. Makes my ankles swell up. Called edmna. Love your channel. Started at 203lbs. 144lbs.goal. 171lbs now. 27lbs to go. What do you do to stay at a wonderful weight. Dr. Wants me at 144lbs. Next weigh in is October 18. Prayers please.

[@amygreifenberg7221]

@@katherinebrickett3995 good luck Katherine!😊😍❤🤗

[@paulamoors]

When I worked I did this every night before bed, otherwise I would just stare at my closet In The morning and get nothing accomplished

[@kellys4703]

People still iron? Lol

[@Xeronimo74]

1) wake up early 2) wait 1 hour before drinking coffee 3) eat at home 4) meal planning 5) prep dinner early 6) never go to bed with a dirty sink 7) add salt to my water 8) learn to hit the reset button 9) make all the lists

[@jeanmader2302]

When we consider the things we eat out, all the extra salt...did they wash the lettuce? Then there was a girl on a talk show recently, who went on a diet, bought many bags of lettuce to eat many salads , then got horrible cramps, which were the result of worms, from the bagged lettuce. I never use bagged lettuce, and when I have at my volunteer work, at the church, we washed it just because. I know the bag says pre-washed, but, maybe not? It makes me to feel safer to eat at home.

[@KatarinaS.]

@@jeanmader2302 I agree. It makes me sick to think about eating out ever again. Not only "did they wash the lettuce", but did they wash their hands, were they careful not to cross contaminate, did they cough or sneeze on the food, etc. People can be gross and often are not careful handling other people's stuff. Not to mention the cheap, poor quality ingredients used in average restaurants compared to what you'd buy for your family, and the excessive cost compared to preparing it yourself. Eating out just makes no sense.

[@jessmarie7082]

@@jeanmader2302 yessss!!! I NEVER buy anything bagged, precut pre-washed, etc!!! Eeeewww! I literally wash most of fruits and veggies with a drop of dawn! And really rinse every single leaf of lettuce.

[@jeanmader2302]

@@KatarinaS. I had lunch with a friend Friday, and I called the restaurant to ask if they washed their own lettuce, or used bagged. The answer was they used bagged. So, I decided not to get a salad. I ordered a burger minus the bun, with all the trimmings. I looked at the pathetic pile of lettuce on the plate. YUCK, I thought. I went to the front counter, asked for a bowl, took it to our table, dumped the lettuce into the bowl, and poured my water in it, and swished it good, then poured the water out, and dried the lettuce on an extra napkin. My friend didn't blink , as she knows I am a finatic, about my kitchen, and clean food. She and her family have been to dinner parties at our home. It is harder to eat out, even when it is more convenient due to our schedules. Home is definitely safer. As for cleaning veggies, I add a splash of hydrogen peroxide to fresh berries , and things with crevices. I read it is a good alternative to soap, but I still use dawn for some things, like oranges and melons, which I brush with a veggie brush, and suds. When rinsing cantaloupes, the water shows the hidden gunk LOL.

[@avrilcaulfield7627]

U hit the nail on the head...

[@patriciakrafft5504]

The best habit I've learned from you , especially the kitchen, is "tomorrow patricia will be so happy w tonight Patricia " i can't tell you how many times I say that

[@theresabrown1272]

I heard a saying that I’ve been repeating to myself multiple times a day and I find it so helpful . I don’t remember where I read it or even the second half of the statement verbatim so I’ll substitute my own words in the second half . “Be kind to your future self “ and get this done ! The last 4 words are my own. This saying reminds me of yours above ! “ Be kind to your future self .....” made such an impact on me and it encourages me to do things big and small!

[@lauratremper8608]

Never leave a room empty handed. It keeps things in their place and tidying later is so much easier.

[@janejones7638]

It reminds me of the phrase a journey of 1,000 miles begins with one step. Because in one day you'd have maybe 5 or 6 things placed in the proper location.

[@GreatMindsSeekTruth]

Bingo! Never leaving a room without grabbing things that need putting away.... has always been a ritual of mine & one I’m always reminding my teenage daughter of!

[@thecherishedlife]

Oh wow, this one is awesome! Thanks for the tip!

[@kaykay1265]

YES!!!! I read this maybe 2 years ago for the first time. It's my favorite. My home literally stays clean at all times and ready for company to walk in. No, I don't have children in the home. :)

[@maryl.8417]

My habits: 1. Always leave a room more beautiful when you leave it than it was when you came in. 2. No phone, t. v. , computer for thirty minutes after waking. 3. When the weather is nice, I go outside first thing and pray, feel the earth, beneath me and thank God for the day. 4. Turn off all technology an wind down thirty minutes before going to sleep. These are my first things. 😇

[@karenholland2593]

YES TO ALL SUGGESTIONS! YOURE AWESOME!! I wld add: -but first Bible. Even 1 chapter a day + prayer journal. I LOVE this and have done it for 35 years. - menu planning of course! I have thematic dinner nights: M Italian T taco or Mexican W breakfast Th bowl night (soup, salad or stews) F pizza Sat grill and Sunday night grilled cheese Wardrobe planning- M lavender T print W dress Th navy F denim S play clothes S dress. This is because I’m a teacher 🤓. I got this concept from book ‘The Power of Habit’.

[@bbrothers01]

Awesome!!! My habit when I get overwhelmed is to stop, take some deep breaths and say a short prayer 🙏! Works great!!! Just acknowledging that God is always with me, even through the trials, makes them more bearable. Be blessed & keep resetting & making these wonderful videos!!!😉✌️

[@sonjacruz54]

lots of habits we never learned growing up, habits that changed my life: go to bed with clean sink and getting dressed to shoes (from the fly lady), keep unfolded clean laundry in a basket until ready to fold - eliminates piles on the bed or on the furniture and keeps it clean and leave for a trip or vacation with a clean house/empty trash (from my husband), and above all - waking up before the kids - it's the equivalent of waking up early. Love your videos Kallie! They give me motivation!

[@janicestewart3811]

Yes! I read the Fly Lady books and adopted some of her ideas. Very helpful, like Kallie!

[@SpottedLabCoat]

What is getting dressed to shoes?

[@sonjacruz54]

@@SpottedLabCoat the fly lady has a thing that everyday you get dressed and put on your shoes even if you're not planning on leaving the house that day, so dressed to shoes means fully dressed ready to go.

[@ta_mianka]

oh my, this sounds riddiculous to me, walking around the house in shoes all day? I barely wear slippers (in winter) and usualy just walk around in socks or barefoot, I can't imagine wearing shoes in my own home.

[@SpottedLabCoat]

@@sonjacruz54 Thanks! I can see the sense in that. But my husband has converted me to never wearing shoes in the house and it makes a huge, huge difference to how clean out floors stay. I think I'll aim to get dressed all the way to the socks. Or maybe I need house only shoes.

[@triciamcfarland8823]

Having a clean kitchen in the morning is definitely a game changer. A refresh is something I started doing awhile back-I like the quote "If you change the way you look at things, things you look at will change." So I apply that to bad days...I change my thoughts to positive, and it's amazing how it does help. Love your videos.

[@sacdaabdurhman]

“Everything you've ever wanted is sitting on the other side of fear.” Sharing some positivity with all of you. Keep smiling you are amazing.

[@lenettetillman-greene7582]

Love this!!!

[@rebeccaluna1691]

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[@gw22]

When you wake up in the morning, no music/phone/computer for the first 20 minutes. It allows you to gather yourself and focus. I hope this helps someone as much as it has helped me. ** I can't take credit for this suggestion, I read this in a book written by Merrill Hemmingway (years ago). Recommended to her by a Therapist. **

[@TheHoriginal]

Yep. I do no phone except for worship music for the first hour. Been a game changer 😊

[@niliamaharaj7042]

I heard about this.. really need to try it..

[@cloak5857]

I can pretty much guarantee that if I touch the PC or phone before work I will be late. ..

[@Tinyteacher1111]

I meditate every morning, and until recently, I did yoga too. My grown son is living here with psychiatric and neurological illnesses from mold at his father’s house. This situation seems to have changed my entire schedule, because he has appointments, and so do I. I’m trying hard to make accommodations in this smaller 1950’s house I moved into 2 years ago, after having a gorgeous condo that was big, but had hidden mold and I got sicker than I was from my breast implants. It’s been a real eye opener fir the last 15 years, and I don’t know what I would do if I hadn’t started meditating many years ago! I smudge my house, too. It’s kind of like saying good night to your house and it will say good morning to you! I like that! ❤️💫

[@lauralaforge558]

This sounds wonderful for people with jobs that don't start at 5am on the computer.

[@tinitime2]

I quit mindlessly watching KZbin videos that are not going to make an impact on my life...wasting my time. Love your videos. Never a waste of my time

[@pdxoregon1]

Awesome! I’m currently trying to kick Hallmark mystery movies.🙄

[@nickyholland8378]

I try to watch you tube videos that are inspirational, motivational, or teach me something that will enhance my life or save me time. Of course I still watch entertaining ones now and again, but try to make those after I’ve been somewhat productive or when I’m meal prepping or doing some other task. Oh, and I quit Instagram altogether. I miss the inspiration I gained sometimes, but don’t miss the huge time suck and comparison game that it brought me.

[@bonniethiessen5506]

I am 60 years old. I learned something valuable from this video. Thank you 😊 My doctor also said that drinking to much water flushes the system out. He never mentioned salt in the water. I will try it. My aunt drank water with vinegar. I tried it. Not to bad. One thing I do when I build up to much anger or frustration, I write the most hateful letter explaining why I am angry. I write things that if I were to say them aloud, would be terrible. By the time I get finished writing this hate filled letter, I feel better. I burn the letter. No angry, hurtful words are spoken. But, as you called it, I did a brain dump. Thank you for sharing your experiences.

[@Tracymmo]

A Weight Watchers coach talked about when we figure that our day is going badly and we say "oh well" and just keep going with the mistake. "When you see that you're about to hit the car in front of you, you don't say 'oh well' and hit the gas. You hit the break!"

[@briannab5296]

... "the brake" ...

[@HelloL.G.]

This is quite poignant. Thank you for sharing!

[@shweetiepetina1563]

I don’’t have kids but I always wanted a daughter and I wanted to name her Callie. If I had a daughter now, I would be so proud of her. I picture she would be just like you. Thanks for your wonderful videos. I love how you go through the world.

[@thewisceeeggg1624]

I used one your suggestions and timed how long it took me to read, out loud, a chapter of the Bible. It was approximately, 5 minutes, so now I don't argue with myself about if I "have enough time", I KNOW that I do!

[@pdxoregon1]

Very cool!

[@Elemenohpea440]

I head a sermon a few weeks ago where the priest pointed out that 15 minutes of prayer is 1 percent of your day.

[@tuderich]

That's such a good idea!

[@coffeecupconversations]

I use the Bible app. It tattles if I skip a day, and I am always striving to earn a long streak of reading time.

[@lynnmcl3165]

What video is that from ?

[@1elsue]

Being thankful for the little and big things has truly changed my life

[@michelles2299]

Over covid lockdown I started walking 3 miles fasted when I wake, I gave up caffeine all together, I increased my exercise by 50% I stopped eating processed foods (more difficult than it sounds) end the day before bed take another 3 mile walk I don't think I can go back to my old habits I wouldn't want to 🙏

[@pdxoregon1]

Wow! That’s amazing! You’re amazing! I’ve been “trying” to walk first thing when I awake. 🙄 What is the deal?!?!? My brain must have a super power of keeping me comfy in bed. 🤣

[@shannonbrice8012]

We can't eat processed foods as my child is allergic to sugar. This means planning almost every meal because most foods have sugar in them. After doing this for several years it becomes easier but the first few months was very difficult.

[@pdxoregon1]

@@shannonbrice8012 good for you!😀. NONE of us should be eating processed foods. They are the cause of obesity and the T2 Diabetes epidemic. Keep up the great work!😎😎😎

[@Seashelldub]

Wow! That’s awesome! What kind of results did you see from those changes?

[@KatarinaS.]

That's wonderful. My daughter and I actually did something very similar, especially the twice daily walks. Also allowed myself to get a full night's sleep most nights (7-8 hours rather than 5-6 or less chronically), something that hasn't happened in 28 years since first becoming a parent. Preparing all our food from scratch and eating more vegetables. Organizing the house and going through the backlog of stuff that needed to get done and now trying to keep up with it instead of always playing catch-up. After over a year of these healthy habits I can't imagine going back to the overly stressed out hectic life I used to lead.

[@catemahoney281]

So much accumulated wisdom for someone so young. This old broad appreciates all the information you share. I'm a recent subscriber still catching up on the older entries, and I have started assimilating some of your suggestions; they do make a difference. Thank you for doing what you do. Time for another cup of coffee...

[@dawnkulan4514]

Same here

[@GrungeGranny]

Yes! Ive been talking about this channel for weeks now, because I keep telling people that she’s really already changed my life. Just the morning and night routine, waking up early without snooze, and doing little declutters every day-my life has become so much better!

[@stefaniestaniak4329]

I so agree. I wish I had all this info when I was a young mother. I have no doubt that it would have been an amazing help. I do practice many of the daily routines. I always pick up and put things away before bed and my kitchen is always cleaned and cleared before I sit down in front of the tv in the evening. It just makes me and my husband feel better every morning. Thanks for your time and energy put into your You Tube Chanel. I never miss a post.

[@deborahpetipas9365]

With you there. I'm an old broad as well. Learning something new everyday keeps your brain going! 😎

[@paigemurray4946]

Same here! We are never too old to learn new tricks!

[@anuradhasunil5263]

I have a tip. On Saturday night,I pull out 6 pairs of clothes,iron them and hang them up. One pair for each day of the following work week. It saves me time , saves me opening my cupboard and wondering what to wear in the mornings before I start to get ready. If there's a function/ party during the week,I get the extra party wear out too iron it and put it up on a hangar. Really releives me of dress stress!

[@chantalbouchard3770]

I leave for work only at 7am but i get up at 5 so i have time for a short walk with my dog, yoga, and time for coffee and breakfast quietly... I could do faster cause i prepare clothes and lunches the night before, but I enjoy this routine and it has, in fact, change "my life" ;-)

[@josephinenelan4204]

From Dana White "Better is good". It's really helped me get out of the ruts perfectionists get into when something isn't done perfectly. As long as it's better, it's good.

[@foreverafter7279]

I struggle with this too! My MIL told me, finished is better than perfect. You can perfect it after it's finished. This thought has really helped me to quit the perfectionist stalling!

[@morlandalamaga5899]

I'm a list maker. Some years ago I was facing an endless list to finish renovating a house. I was exhausted and burned out... I decided to write down how much time would get to have every task from the list. From minutes to hours. It helped me to unstuck. I have 10 minutes? I can have this done. I'm in a mood for a larger task, I'd get one of these... It worked very well!

[@morlandalamaga5899]

@Pinned by But First, Coffee I'm sorry, I don't get it... Who is she?

[@sarahjohnson9450]

A few years ago I made a New Year’s resolution to drink a bottled water before I “treat myself” to coffee. It has since become a habit. Thanks for the “wait an hour before coffee” tip - definitely going to try it👍

[@amyginsburg]

You are so wise for one so young, relatively speaking (I'm old enough to be your mother). I learn so much by watching your videos. I will offer one cautionary comment. I went thru a period of time where I was compulsively making lists and scheduling myself in order to get my list completed. But the more I scheduled, the less I got done and I ended up feeling like a failure some days because I hardly touched my list. First, I learned to streamline my lists and scheduling. If you or your followers find yourselves putting too much time into setting up your days, you may want to question whether this has become a way to procrastinate. In my case, it was form over function. I liked having a nice schedule that accounted for how I would spend my time. It wasn't, however, necessary. I already knew the majority of what needed to be accomplished. I compromised by keeping a block of time available for those items that were out of the ordinary - needs that popped up during the week that weren't anticipated or part of my everyday life. I would only work on creating a mini schedule for that block of time each day. Instead of creating a new schedule each day, I essentially stuck to a routine that was consistent, either daily or weekly for the remainder of my time. Copy and paste are your friends, particularly when creating a schedule. Also, I realized there's only so much that can be done in any given day so I learned to set only one or two goals for myself each day and those are what I focused on. Of course, I frequently had time for more but if I didn't get to them, I didn't have that sense of failure. It became much easier to view each day as successful. Of course, with infants and toddlers, anything can change at a moment's notice. So having a lot of free time built into any day was a necessity for me when my kids were little. And if I was lucky and my kids were willing to play quietly, nap on schedule and be particularly easy, that would be time I could spend on less important projects.

[@JT1358]

I watch so many videos on people who use umpteen planners for this that and the other, decorate them with stickers and washi tape and fancy lettering... It takes so much time!! Just grab a pen and make a list ! My planners (two, one I carry with me and a more comprehensive stay-at-home version) are tools not art projects.

[@josie715]

Thank you for the video! I have to say that one of your tips from another video has really stuck with me and I use it everyday now. “Do something today that you’ll thank yourself for tomorrow”. Seems so simple, and yet it’s powerful 👍😊

[@jmackey4751]

Oh, me too! I loved this tip, but often found myself grumpily doing something I really want to put off til tomorrow. This may be silly but I started hyping myself up while I'm doing it. 'Future me deserves a break tomorrow!' 'Current me, you're being so kind to future me!' And it is really helping the evening mood in my home, even my teenager is getting on board bcs we make it silly and fun.

[@n.sh.42]

My grandma used to say,, and I believe that: "Good morning, starts the night before" !

[@Leopardv8448]

I like this

[@dananeiner6494]

I cannot agree more with you on tidying before bed. I do it every single night and when I get up in the morning (I’m always the first one up because I go for a run and want to be back before the kids get up), I literally smile. I smile as soon as I see the kitchen, living room and play room tidy and reset. All completely ready for the new day. Game changer.

[@littleaes]

For me, a habit I've had for a while now is keeping a gratitude journal. For me, just writing down one thing each day that I'm thankful for, even if it's just "I got through the day" on a really hard day, helps me keep a more positive mindset. My therapist wants me to do something similar that so far I'm struggling with though. She wants me to write three things that went well during the day each day. So far, I either forget to do it or can't think of three things that went well to me... But I'm not giving up! This is gonna be a good practice too once I'm used to it!

[@christinadove3108]

I have a friend that has kept a gratitude journal for years, has everyone add to it every night 3 things they are grateful for, wherever she may be. And I mean EVERYONE lol. I have seen entries when she has been camping and such that are up to 20 people! Her family and friends expect it now, and when they get together have things in mind to tell her 💖 Her son is fairly consistent with his truck, girlfriend, and bagel bites 😂 Can be as simple as I got to work and home safely. Didn't burn dinner. Took the stairs and not the elevator. Saw the sunrise. It doesn't always need to be deep and insightful, but when it is, write it down 😊 Hope this helps a little bit 💌

[@jackiem9460]

For me, to change my mindset (from waking up cranky) I have to list closer to 10 things. The more things you have to list the more varied the responses are.

[@juliestraw7064]

This a great video. I fortunately was raised with some of these ideas from my Dad who had not only served in the Airforce but was raised by a super organized Mother and Father. The tip about the dishes and tidying up, we lived it. But also list making. I can't tell you in words how this has helped me especially having had 4 children and working plus even now that my children are all grown I still make lists like countdown to Christmas or any major holiday, birthdays and it really takes the overwhelming factor out. It absolutely helps with saving money be it groceries or holiday gift giving. Now that salt water I have heard of because it was practiced back before Powerade or Gatorade were the norm. But we didn't have access to Himalayan salt or Celtic salt here in the US till recent years. Now I'm really giving away my age 😉 But thank you for sharing, for many folk these are probably a game changer for sure. 💕

[@diana4043]

Prayer before picking up your phone first thing in the morning :)

[@stephanietorres8641]

I started the same thing and I feel more calm and at peace

[@peanut6265]

Amen

[@Elemenohpea440]

I know someone who prays her to do list in the morning. Something I mean to do, but don’t😞

[@lgray0234]

I make sure to always read the verse of the day in the Bible app before anything else on my phone. I also try to remember to thank God for the day every morning and every night.

[@summersojourner]

@@Elemenohpea440 don’t give up on that effort!

[@destrygraves]

I’ve added things here and there that make things easier. My boys are 2 years apart. Since they got old enough to wear the same size socks I started buying only one brand. Same style, same color. No more matching. I’ve always been a list maker but use to have lists and scraps of paper with things written on them everywhere. It was a huge game changer for me when I started keeping all paper in one composition book. If it wasn’t written there to begin with I just tape it in. I keep all things that I would need to take with me if we had to evacuate (think Hurricane) in a binder. Easy to grab and go. Everything else that I use to file in a million different folders in filing cabinets that were overflowing I now, for the most part, just put in a folder with the year written on the outside. Manuals go in a manual folder. Vehicle related stuff in a folder with that vehicles name on it. Something else that makes a difference is I do each person’s laundry individually. It saves so much time sorting.

[@darleneseitz477]

When my children were 14, 13, 9, I started them all doing their own laundry as I was again pregnant. They chose a day a time to do their laundry according to their schedules and it was to be completed within that time period. Just two weeks later my daughter came to me thanking me for freeing her from having her clothes washed with her two brothers. The boys were also grateful to not have to help fold everyones clothes. It saved me so much time and my children learned how to do laundry. All their rooms were tidy and they felt proud of themselves and I never heard, “Mom, where’s my ball uniform,” or “where is my pink blouse?” Best thing I ever did for myself and them. 👏🥰

[@HelloL.G.]

@@darleneseitz477 thank you for sharing that your kids ended up thanking you for doing their own laundry.

[@debrabirtalan7120]

It is true! Just making small changes gives you momentum to keep going.

[@katherinehorn1209]

I am 31 and just started adopting the don't go to bed with a dirty sink mentality. It makes such a big difference in my overall mood the following day!

[@soniaetovar6041]

Waking up early is definitely a life changer, but I am not consistent with it, because I am a caregiver to my husband, who is c5/c6 quadriplegic, and right now he’s having some health issues. But I do notice the difference when I do or can, I feel so much more accomplished throughout the day. Thanks for sharing

[@stephanieloznicka6335]

My God hold you and keep you and help you with his care. I am a nurse and worked in Homcare for 7 years. I know how hard it is for full time care givers.

[@pdxoregon1]

God bless you. 💜🙋‍♀️✝️

[@thing2644]

Just wanted to reach out to you. Wishing you lots of love and energy. Enjoy the early mornings but dont stress over the ones that dont come your way. I tell my kids, In life you can only try your hardest. More than that isnt healthy!

[@nojerama788]

- Getting up earlier - Wait 1 hour after waking up before drinking caffeine, and have something to eat first - Eating at home instead of eating out - meal planning and prepping dinner early - Never go to bed with a dirty sink - Adding salt to my water - especially if you have very heavily filtered water with little to no electrolytes - Learn to hit the reset button on your day - acknowledge that you need a reset, start your reset with a mindset shift, and pair it with a concrete action that makes you feel good - Make lists for everything.

[@briannab5296]

Thank you for the list 💗

[@bobbiek984]

First thing I do in the morning is make my bed, brush my teeth, wash my face, Then go to the kitchen squeeze half a lemon in 8 oz of water. Drink that , then make a cup of coffee. I’m going to do what you recommended about waiting about an hour after you wake up for coffee !

[@ElishasCraftyHoplop]

I also clean the sink before bed…every night. Every day is a clean slate..,that’s one habit that’s made an enormous difference in my life and my productivity.

[@maryhemphill9419]

I read a book called “The Power” about visualizing what you want your life to be. It is short and sweet and a great reminder about how our minds have the ability to create joy and satisfaction. One thing that I loved was the idea of multiplying the joy. When you are having a great experience/moment/phase in life, stop and bask in it. Be thankful and enjoy it so your heart learns to do this as a habit. Also, this was my favorite of all your videos!😊

[@sri_n_i]

Author?

[@maryhemphill9419]

Nidhi Nayak author Rhonda Byrne. She also wrote “The Secret” which is similar but not identical in its style. They are really short but impactful, at least for me…

[@bettiblanchard873]

I have now set aside a few minutes to sit on my patio and just relax and not think about what it is to be done. And I am getting my vitamin d at the same time. It is a reset for me to chill and not get overwhelmed with stuff that doesn’t matter in the long run.

[@mamaneedsatimeout1325]

When my daughter was little, my husband and I called 5:00 - 6:00 the “Witching Hour”! Without fail, every single freakin’ day was filled with whining and crying and tantrums and sleepiness and ….. well you get it - because you’re living it! But the Witching Hour does eventually go away and believe it or not, you will miss that time with your babies because they’ll be driving, with friends, going off to college - and some days it’s so quiet at my house at 5:00 I miss the chaos. ~Linda❤️

[@ShadowIsSnarky]

My 7 month old had a teething moment, gave him a little Tylenol (nothing else was working), and he fell asleep on me, head on my chest. I knew I had to put him to bed, but he hasn't done that in SUCH a long time, I just had to savor it a little longer before putting him down. He's already moving on from things, and I hate it. Lol =( He's our first. Probably only.

[@s.s.7348]

I am the mother of three children, grown now, but we had the witching hour as well!

[@KatarinaS.]

@@s.s.7348 I'm the mother of 3 also now grown. Every hour was the witching hour! ;)

[@dennyrayify]

We called it the "zero hour"

[@lynettebanas1937]

I called it “happy hour” (tongue in cheek)!

[@hadassah4599]

One small change that helped me incredibly came from looking for solutions for health issues. Getting enough sleep had been a major problem for me & taken a heavy toll over decades. So I had the simple idea that each evening, to consider what time I needed to wake up the next day, then set my alarm to “head to bed” an hour before I had to be asleep - in order to be sure I got 8 full hours of sleep that night. This has helped me immensely and Ive formed a really good habit of paying attention to my body’s Sleep needs. Sometimes I can tell I need extra rest or maybe im late and have less time available that day- but I care and take the trouble to make up for it and pay better attention to my needs now. Its amazing just how much this simple act has improved my health. Adequate rest is major. Especially long term. Thanks Kallie for all you do. What an inspiring help you are. 👌🏼🔆

[@jessicawarner7634]

Yes! Making dinner in the afternoon, at least in part, has CHANGED so much. A 2 year-old and 5 month old here and it's almost impossible to have any energy or distraction-free time at 5. The point about the restart is also phenomenal. I get so down on myself for not handling my son's fits well but when I take a second to chat with God, decide to be better from that moment on and forgive myself, I can do it. I may mess up again 10 mins later but it still slows down the snowball.

[@jenniferbandy1697]

One thing that has really helped me is having a family calendar that everyone can see. Each person in the family has their own color of (erasable ink) pen. It helps us keep track of who needs to be where when. With busy kids who don't drive, it's a game changer for us!

[@audreys8904]

This water hack changed my life!! Flat out! I can’t describe the difference in taste but in two days it has helped me reach my water intake goals thanks for sharing

[@annecurtin336]

I really appreciated the "reset" idea - I have always waited until tomorrow & tomorrow never really comes. Thanks!

[@Pitifulandhappy]

Another south paw! ❤️ A mantra I have adopted is: “I am NOT a robot.” I only ever say it in my head, but I find myself saying it quite a bit.😏I tend to get anxiety if I don’t stick to the rules I previously made. Giving myself some leniency to be human increases my happiness. After all, we are still learning for the entirety of our lives (most of us). When I am sans angst, I can confidently produce well. Every day is unique and beautiful that way. I can follow my rules MOST often, because they are a part of my value system and they help me, not because I am slave to them.

[@azchick7938]

I’m 65, still working about 50-55 hours a week, by myself, but still a lot on my plate, but often running over. I ❤️❤️❤️ your channel. It’s so helpful! Thank you so much!

[@alliemay6076]

In regards to the water thing, I’ve also read that it’s important to sip water throughout the day instead of drinking large amounts in a short period of time. And when they say “drink water”, you also have to account for foods containing water, juice, and things like tea and coffee. Fresh fruit, veggies, soups and jello count as fluid intake.

[@momentsformoms9467]

Tea & coffee as far as I low deplete water because of the caffeine as far as I’ve read but it was a few years ago so maybe it’s been restudied since.

[@lhallnance]

@@momentsformoms9467 that's what non caffeinated teas help with this if you wish to add it as your fluid intake

[@momentsformoms9467]

@@lhallnance True,but just wanted to add it in so people were aware caffeine drinks still require them to drink water,and still eat fruits & veggies with high water content to stay hydrated.

[@alliemay6076]

@@momentsformoms9467 tea and coffee count for half the volume. So one cup of coffee counts as half a cup of water

[@username00009]

@@alliemay6076 do you remember where you’ve read this? I know that the advice 10 years ago was to not include foods and beverages other than water, but I’ve also seen the shift to saying to include those things. I just haven’t come across anything as specific as what you’re saying, probably due to not reading as many magazines about health.

[@amandarenee8562]

Starting the reset is definitely something I need to work on! This has been so hard for me during pregnancy with a toddler! I feel like once I’m upset it’s so hard to flip it.

[@nadiak2202]

Wow Kallie, thank you so much for mentioning adding salt into the water! I had the same experience and over-hydrated, washed out all the minerals out of my body, felt thirsty all the time as well, and urinated like 20+ a day! I took a hair tissue mineral test that showed I was very low on many key minerals like potassium and sodium! I now try adding salt to my water as well and am taking Shilajit for mineral support!

[@1818dedee]

Putting away everything I use ( food, plates, etc) after I used it really help to keep the house tidy. I always tidy up and pick up the toys and everything we used during the day right before putting the kids to sleep. I don’t accumulate stuff that does not have a purpose in my home, so these habits really change your life. I agree to have a clean kitchen before going to bed is the best gift you can givr yourself for the next day.

[@barbaraduncan3126]

Good video. My son and I started waking up real early to take the dogs out to the park for a walk and I began to notice that there was so much more time to the day. We would take a day and do a lot of things, then say I wonder what time it is? Then look at the clock and noticed it was still early in the day. Gave us a fresh start and a new outlook on things, it was an amazing experience.

[@BellaEssentialLiving]

I do the instant reset! Take a breath, smile, say something kind or ask for forgiveness and then keep going. It IS so easy and helpful!! You a favorite to watch among my older girls, you give them confirmation in decluttering, practical ideas and make them laugh-Thank you!!

[@aprylhodge4920]

This actually WAS groundbreaking for me! Thank you so much! Honestly every one of those tips were excellent and I'm planning on implementing them myself! Weird question....do you ever feel like the work load between you and your husband makes you cranky and resentful? This may not be the forum but I'd love to hear your thoughts on how you handle the mental part of having so much in comparison to husbands. I'm a FT sped teacher, mom of 3 kids and 2 guinea pigs (lol) and my husband is FT sped teacher too but the balance always frustrates me as I'm the one who literally does it all. Anyway, probably not the forum. But thank you for all these great tips they will truly help so much!!😊💗

[@sharivaudo5908]

I love all of the life hacks that you give. When I was young, I did many of these, but now, I'm retired and my young grandchildren live 3 states away. No reason to get up early anymore. I get just as much done even though I get up later because I have no distractions. Everything you mentioned here is true and should help younger people if they follow them. I don't know about the salt in the water, but it makes sense.

[@alyasviews]

I have a container next to me when I am cutting things up so I don’t have to go to the trash can after few seconds. This has helped me get more cooking done.

[@constancewilliams4619]

Rachel Ray does this, too. On her show, she used a bowl that looked exactly like one that my mother had back in the fifties /sixties. Don't know when it was last used, but I think the dishwasher gave it a beating with the detergent.

[@ScrubNSqueeze]

@@constancewilliams4619 Yep, she calls it her “garbage bowl” and then she just dumps it all out at the end of cooking!

[@briannab5296]

@@constancewilliams4619 ... i bought one of her trash bowls but found i like it way better for a popcorn bowl. I tend to use a cheap paper plate for counter trash or sometimes a grocery bag laid open.

[@constancewilliams4619]

@@briannab5296 we did not use it for garbage either. I'll have to ask my older sister, but I think for the six of us it was probably best for boiled potatoes or potato salad.

[@Michtify]

Hey, I just wanted to tell you that my kitchen has been clean and tidy, and my sink has been emptied regularly every single day for the past two weeks, and this had never happened before in my 7 years of homemaking, and this is all thanks to your videos haha, so thank you!

[@MadameSarah]

I’ve recently adopted the clean kitchen sink from the Fly Lady Routine and you’re right it’s so nice to have a sparkling kitchen in the morning! And the sodium tip my cardiologist recently told me to do this for my low blood pressure (upon waking; big drink of water followed by something salty) I found sodium tablets at the pharmacy and they’re much cheaper than buying electrolyte drinks!

[@eswan354]

Loved every thing about this video. Very simple, succinct in the information presented, and short video. Thanks for sharing! This is my first time on your channel 😊

[@corridor-consult]

Hi Kallie, if you haven’t done so already, I’d recommend you see a doctor to get a check-up if you are needing to add salt to your water to not feel thirsty and pee all the time. It’s probably nothing but there’s couple of things that I’d want to rule out (I’m a family physician, i.e. GP from Australia). All the best! And awesome video btw!

[@lisablomquist240]

What things would this be an indication of? I experience the same thing as Kallie

[@janejones7638]

I agree in that our diet has more than enough sodium in it already. Unless she eats some sort of raw food diet, it doesn't make sense.

[@janejones7638]

@@lisablomquist240 I had the same issue. My MD said to try drinking the water slower. I did and it's totally worked. I don't really like drinking water so I'd drink it really quickly. But now that I've slowed down it's helped. I also didn't drink water late at night so that I didn't get up to pee. Well, the MD said if I followed his advice it shouldn't happen. He's right. I finish my water around bedtime and I haven't woken up in the night.

[@barbarafairbanks4578]

@@lisablomquist240 some of the symptoms she describes, like increased thirst & frequent urination can be signs of diabetes, or even pre-diabetes. Many people have pre-diabetes, but are completely unaware they are headed toward full-blown diabetes. Doctors won't declare a patient to be diabetic until certain serum blood markers reach the tipping point in lab tests. - when A1C levels are above 5.7 (5.7 is considered 'normal', but I would not be happy with a 5.7 A1C marker, bc this 'normal' baseline is compared to the rest of the U.S population and that's not exactly a demography I'd like my A1C level to be compated to as a 'normal' range - let's say 5.7 is considered 'normal' in the U. S., but 5.7 is, IMO, not exactly 'optimal') - Anyhow, let's say an individual is climbing toward an A1C range of over 5.7, but is below 6.5- this is considered pre-diabetes in the U.S. An A1C range of 5.7 -6.4 is considered pre-diabetes. It's not considered a 'disease' state because it's not 'diabetes', per se (yet). But a 6.5 or above A1C level is considered to be type II diabetes. Unfortunately, the pre-diabetic condition can be building up to that tipping point of a 6.5 A1C level for years due to undetected metabolic changes in the body, and this is the state known as 'pre-diabetic.' The issue is that cells (fat cells primarily) are becoming more and more insulin resistant, and glucose cannot enter these cells. This is why diabetes & pre-diabetes is accompanied by fatigue, because glucose cannot enter fat cells where it's needed for energy.. Insulin is rising & is trying to drive glucose into the cells where it is needed for energy, but because the cells have become insulin resistant, the glucose has nowhere to go. As a result, glucose builds up in the blood. The body then tries to rid the blood of excess glucose, which results in the symptom of frequent urination, i.e., the body struggling to expell excess serum glucose. I think the added salt in the water might suppress frequent urination bc sodium helps cells to retain water. Possibly that's why the frequent urination & thirst has been abated(?) with salt being added to the drinking water? Idk...that part is just a guess on my part, so take it with a grain of salt 😄 But the prediabetes/diabetes & A1C ranges I quoted are fact.

[@hazelofbasilton4890]

I think she's just missing minerals, that's not necessarily a "condition"...

[@joanns7007]

Thank you for sharing! I’m a lefty too lol. My small change was to stop worrying about $$$$ I spent on splurges. I’ve always been financially responsible and my house and car is paid for and I have no credit card debt. But there were things that I wanted and finally decided to just buy myself a treat once a month within a certain limit.

[@LearnToLiveJulia77]

For over a year now no matter how late I ccx want to stay up at night I go to bed at t ht the same time, because I get up super early every morning to exercise, drink coffee, start laundry, and have 'my' time. It works great and the exercise and things I get done make my day go so much better. Thanks for all your tips! 🥰

[@patishastreet3093]

Love your "reset" tip! I had an additional idea for an action step that might be helpful for some people, and that is to have a quick shower, the idea of washing away my troubles and anxieties to get a fresh start had really helped me when I feel like I need to reset! Thought it might be worth mentioning. Thank you for sharing your ideas, I will definitely be looking into adding salt to my water because, you basically just explained the same issue that I'm having with hydration to a T! Your videos have been super helpful, so thank you soon much ❤ 😀

[@aljoschacyphers4838]

I like how you break down the simplicity in learning a new task. I also love the fact that you point out the value of key stone habits. Over thinking things is probably one of my biggest set backs in life, but I have a feeling that your video will help me slow down and just do!☺

[@BratKatUzar]

A small habit I started doing to lose 60 lbs over 3 years.. is to eat a little less than usual at meals and to walk whenever I could find the time.

[@janejones7638]

I like that about the walking. I do that about eating less and I also eat more slowly. It makes eating less easier. I also try to drink water before a meal (particularly before dinner). But if I start my day with water not diet soda (I don't drink coffee), it might help me eat less at breakfast too.

[@BratKatUzar]

@The Busy B's thank you ♡

[@bluebonnet1014]

That’s awesome!

[@joanneenser1894]

Congratulations! Any other tips?

[@BratKatUzar]

@@joanneenser1894 thank you! Just walk as much as you can And drink lots of water Switch out bad choices of food for healthier options

[@reneecailloux2573]

"Starting now is a fresh start". Love it! Allowing ourself to reset when we need to

[@barbaraoneill3868]

I adopted the no dirty sink one and was shocked at the results, more breakfasts at home and the kitchen is always clean and it seems to be spreading...so thanks

[@donnat5451]

I love the reset idea! I get overwhelmed as well and notice my day just continues going down. I will definitely try to reset when this happens. Thanks for the little tips!

[@evaj5937]

I am not consistent. But...when I do tidy my kitchen and do my dishes before bad, I feel so much satisfaction and peace. I think it clears my mind too. I ponder as I clean. Soothes the mind.

[@CarlynOT-Coach]

What a great reminder of the little things we can do to make big changes. Early, quiet time journalling, planning and connecting with my values has been huge. No coffee though? That’s a tough one.

[@nicolehaley5475]

Thank you so much for the quality content! I have started a habit of pairing something enjoyable with a chore, like watching your video while I’m loading the dishwasher and putting away the dishes, or while folding laundry. It helps so much!

[@angiemcdermid4845]

Daily yoga and morning pages for a “loving foundation”. So grateful I started these practices before dealing with my MIL’s stroke and now my mother’s cancer.

[@beafalcon3522]

So sorry you're going through that. I pray she beats it. Been there with family and friends. Stay strong. It does help to just...breathe.

[@Bruhwhyigottadothis307]

I have changed small small habits in my life since 4 months. I am getting up early morning around 4am. So, from 4am to 6am it's me time. So, in this two hours I am meditating, reading my goal, reading books, learning new words, and giving half an hour to workout. This gives me a lot of pleasure and day by day I am being self confident. But I will say, I have to be more organized and prioritize my work . It will be over time.

[@theseventh5204]

These tips are pretty much the same things I've come to realise and implement in my own life. You have to make a conscious effort to retrain your brain, change habits and literally change the neural pathways in your brain, making new connections that redirect old thought patterns into new ones. Repetition eventually makes these new habits second nature and a breeze. It takes WORK! Even so, it's absolutely worth it. Especially when you catch yourself unconsciously carrying out said new, healthy habits. I think these small things, when added up contribute to our overall happiness and sense of wellbeing in life. Thank you for such an informative video, everyone needs to start doing these things as they help so much!

[@victoriahamill6876]

Choosing my outfit (including accessories) for the next day, in the evening, has simplified my mornings.

[@lh485]

Ooook 3rd comment from me lol: please don't change as you become famous for being awesome. Such a quality channel. Thanks!

[@jarhead5974]

Yes, I agree, Kallie has an outstanding channel. She is SO intelligent in her ways and thoughts. I am so happy I found her. Arlene

[@wg3464]

One habit I adopted is to remove all distractions from the bedroom. Basically no books, tv, phone, or tablet/computer, I don't even have a clock in my room. For an alarm I use the silent vibrating alarm on my Fitbit which works really well. This means I no longer stay awake late into the night scrolling social media or reading. All activity related to the computer or books is done in the living area, it means I get more and better quality sleep.

[@danitajaye7218]

I just created a playlist for myself called "watch daily" and added this video to it. I need motivation. You provide it here. I will listen to this every day first thing and (hopefully) last thing at night. THANK YOU. I absolutely adore you.

[@countrymama2839]

I love the phrase "perfectly imperfect" That is basically how everything in your life will be. When I had kids, I quickly learned that the photos, the schedule, the cleaning, everything will not go how you expect or want it to go. And that's OKAY!

[@carmencabassa8695]

Such good timing in my life. I can’t wait to start implementing some of these small habits.

[@Nikachu0906]

I always put out the clothes I’m going to wear the next day before I go to bed. When I wake up in the morning, the first thing I do is make my bed. Both of these little changes have really helped me over the years. I also do meal planning and prep on Sundays and Wednesdays, so that I have all the food I will need for the week. It helps to keep extra time to myself for self care.

[@drest5316]

Thank you! I watched this video yesterday and decided I’d try waiting 1 hr before having coffee. I did it this morning and I noticed a big difference. I really didn’t struggle with an afternoon crash and managed to get some stuff done around the house instead of taking a nap.

[@DanceMotherSuperior]

As a dancer, my daughter would flush all the electrolytes out of her body by drinking plain water. Celtic salt in her water was a literal life saver for her!

[@angm7276]

This vid couldn’t have come at a better time! Thanks 🙏🏻

[@KCtheSUNSHINE]

I struggle terribly with meal planning even though we have plenty in the freezer. These are great tips.

[@aprilbirdww]

Using a timer to clean or do a task has really helped me. We also have a two year old and our second was born in January, Trying to wake up before them is something I’m trying to do better at.

[@mkhuntstreasure3192]

I have found that adding ice to my water keeps my water intake to 64-70 ounces. Also cutting down on coffee intake has helped. I work graveyard shift but try to keep coffee at 2 cups per day.

[@maryhoyt8650]

Wow, another great video! You have so much wisdom and common sense for someone so young. I love learning new things, even though I'm an older gal. Great tips, which I will definitely incorporate into my day. Fantastic job!

[@susanhegarty9091]

Thanks for the salt in your water tip! I am going to try this! Always going to the bathroom when I am hydrating. A habit I started recently was putting my toothbrush and toothpaste away after use. I always thought I needed to have it out, but I don't! I love how tidy the bathroom looks and feel like it's a more sanitary way to keep my toothbrush! Thanks for the videos!

[@erintannehill]

LOVE!! Waking up early is definitely not my favorite thing to do, but the quiet time and slower approach to starting my day is. I’ve realized that if I get my quiet time at the start of the day, my mindset is far better throughout the entire day.

[@margaretames6522]

I’ll add some of your list to my list of habits! No matter how old you are (and I’m getting up there) there are always new things to make your life better! Thanks!

[@kristinesprunger6416]

I work outside the home, so I have things that I do the night before to help get me out the door. (Oh, that rhymed!) I have my coffee pot ready, the cat food is ready (packet of food, plate and fork), I've assembled my lunch for the next day, I've readied what I'll need for work, and I know what I'm going to wear. On the weekend, I will meal prep, but I also prep vitamins and medications, which save sooo much time! One thing I do NOT do is get up early. After reading the book "Why We Sleep" and learning that we have different circadian rhythms, I realized that my body has been telling me for years that I am a late to bed-late to rise person, and in setting my alarm clock an hour later I have been getting more and better sleep and have the energy I have been lacking. Sleep is vital to cognitive functions and the lack or less than what one needs can be terrible for long term health. Anyway, the rest sounds great. Thanks.

[@homeschoollifemom]

I’ve adapted a lot of these as well. For anyone who doesn’t like the taste of salt in the water you can always just put a pinch in your mouth and swallow with water before you start a glass of water. Milk with a splash of maple syrup and pinch of salt helps me sleep better and keeps my glycogen stores full all night so I don’t wake up running on cortisol. A ten minute afternoon power tidy or a 5x5 (5 rooms, 5 minutes each) along with a quick bathroom swipe each morning has helped keep my house so much cleaner! And the clean sink at night is amazing. It is crazy how doing a few cleaning routines really can make a huge difference. I also start a load of laundry every morning.

[@juliawhitmore3991]

One small habit that has helped me build more habits is daily habit tracking and especially sleep/work tracking. You would think "oh I know how much sleep I'm getting" or "oh I know how many hours I work a week," but you don't really know until you start writing them down every day. I went from getting never enough sleep and working a lot of extra hours to having a proper balance in each, simply from keeping track of how I spent my time. I find that I don't even need to set goals related to either, just the act of tracking holds me more accountable than not!