30 habits that have improved my life

30 habits that have improved my life.
When I went through a period of burnout as a newly qualified doctor, I decided I wanted to imprve my life and realised that the best way to do this was by changing my habits. Over the past few years, I've focused on adding healthy habits to my morning routine, daily routine and evening routine. These habits have helped me stay healthy, improve my confidence and helped me overoem people-pleasng, perfectionsim and procrastination. 30 habits that have improved my life.
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[@SarahNicholls]

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[@emeraldpurple5797]

1. Overcome Procrastination: Ask your Future Ideal version - What will she do right now? 2. Hype Girl playlist before work 3. Go to bed with a clean kitchen 4. Always carry water and snacks 5. reading first thing in the morning 6. Set days for SET WORKOUTS --- Remove Decision Fatigue 7. Drink a Smoothie Everyday 8. Learning to STOP WORRYING about what other people think of you 9. Never Assume you will remember things -- JUST WRITE IT DOWN 10. Set timers -- For cleaning: Quick clean, speedy clean, Clean as much as possible 11. Notice things that are ENERGY Draining in your life -- Be Comfortable REMOVING THEM 12. Write Everyday in a Joy Journal 13. MAKE A COMMITMENT to do one thing Everyday that leads to bigger Goal -- HABIT TRACKING 14. Practise Gratitude : EXPRESS GRATITUDE (I always tell this to my Coaching Clients) 15. Nail Clipper - to NOT bite nails 16. A glass of water as soon as you wake up 17. Stretching 5-10 minutes every night 18. PUT IT AWAY instead of putting it down 19. Learning to self soothe and self-regulate ---- GET YOURSELF A SELF SOOTHE MENU 20. Assume Everyone is doing their BEST (Even when they are frustrated -- Maybe they are having a bad day) 21. GET OVER PEOPLE PLEASING -- Only deal with direct Communication --- STOP OVERTHINKING 22. Always Take Care of your skin 23. Use TIME BLOACKS 24. Motivate myself to do something -- Tell myself I will Just do it for 5 minutes only 25. HIGHEST PRIORITY: Friends, Family and relationship -- Text them about things going on in their Life --> Good Luck this that -- The Little things MAKE A HUGE DIFFERENCE 26. Always have labels on containers facing the front 27. Relationship: FULL ATTENTION when LISTEN to the person 28. MORE TIME OUTSIDE IMPROVES YOUR MENTAL HEALTH, Physical health 29. Making the time and Effort - To make your meal A LITTLE FANCY 30. TAKE REALLY GOOD CARE OF YOUR TEETH THANK YOUUUUU SO MUCH DR SARAH NICHOLLS !!!

[@Louise-ge3ji]

❤

[@SarahNicholls]

Wooh thank you for this!! 💕✨️🫶

[@elizabethsydnor5247]

Yes. Bible reading first thing in the morning and the last thing at night is vital!

[@heregoeseverythiing]

What a ray of sunshine you are!

[@SarahNicholls]

🥹🥹🥹 thank you!

[@9FatraBbits]

Omg…. Totally agree with waking up to the clean kitchen every day! I’ve done this most of my adult life (not including baby-toddler time!). Yesterday is past - today is a new day!

[@SarahNicholls]

It makes such a difference! I love it.

[@9FatraBbits]

@@SarahNicholls I loved your list and I do a few of the things you discussed. Thank you 🧡

[@MrKatietollitt]

I have watched 100000s of videos similar to this (probably watched most of the videos on KZbin related to this sort of topic) and I’m not sure why, but this is easily the best and most useful one I’ve seen. The actual tips provided are so tangible and well thought out. I’ve filled a page with notes and will refer back to them. Thank you! (P.s - I have never left a comment on KZbin before, that’s how useful I found this!)

[@SarahNicholls]

Woahhh! What a compliment!! Thank you so much 🫶 I hope these tips are helpful for you. Thanks for being here, and thanks for your comment. You've made my day 💕

[@kimgordon3695]

❤🙋

[@ameliaklos13]

Oh wow, your video just randomly popped up on my feed and I’m so grateful for it❤️I’m gonna check out your other content! Just wanted to tell you that the energy you radiate is truly charming and you seem like a great person! Absolutely loved all those small habits🫶🏼🫶🏼

[@SarahNicholls]

That's SO kind, thank you! I hope you enjoy the other content 🫶✨️

[@denaeb5897]

Same her video just popped up on my feed and I'm soooo happy it did!! I'm going to check out her other videos :)

[@lawyerdebbie]

Love the idea about making a note about important dates/events that the people close to you have coming up and then following up with them. It’s so easy to forget things but I find that just the process of writing it down helps me to remember

[@SarahNicholls]

I always think you're really good at remembering these kinds of things! But writing a little note always helps x

[@lornaheavey5941]

Love this thank you 💞

[@jjaniee1]

Great content ! THANK YOU ! ❤

[@marisv2]

Love this video! Make time to dance like no one is watching!!! As soon as I get home from work, make time every day to play with my puppy!🐶 ❤❤❤

[@SarahNicholls]

Love that!! Coming home to a pup is the best part of any day 💕

[@Abeautifulmundanelife]

Yes, so many good tips! We really do only have limited time and shouldn’t waste it feeling drained and bad from social media, etc

[@angelagrey7675]

Great video, thank you!!

[@goodlifeliving1667]

Recently discovered your channel and so helpful. I'm not a doctor but work in residential home setting and find somedays when residents are down and staff stressed I try to go in positive and happy. It's hard some days

[@daisyrowaro44]

Loved this. Enjoyed your video so much. Thank you.

[@SarahNicholls]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you 🫶

[@SamanthaRegimbal]

So glad to have found your channel!

[@barbiec4312]

This was so helpful. Thank you. Love all of the sweaters 😊

[@SarahNicholls]

Ahh thank you so much 🫶💕

[@calmeryou1517]

Very useful - thank you! Love the joy journal idea xx

[@SarahNicholls]

It's so good!! Hope you enjoy it if you try it out

[@Eva92317]

Taking notes, these are great tips! Thank you ☺️

[@SarahNicholls]

Glad it was helpful! 💕

[@nsorx1765]

Great tips! Also loved how each one was filmed like when you just thought of it. Made the video more exciting and not like a lecture like other peoples self help videos can be like! ❤❤ I’ve just set up a reminder to joy journal on my phone and have just noticed two random things today that brought me such joy but I will probably never remember, but thanks to this new joy journal I can look back on and bring that joy to light again 🤩

[@SarahNicholls]

Thank you so much! I've made a series of these videos now, where I just film them on the go and they are really fun to make, so I'm glad you enjoy that format! Also, so happy to hear you're going to start a joy journal 🥰 I hope it brings you as much happiness as it does for me.

[@terridemello9165]

I'm so happy I came across your channel. Thank you for sharing all your helpful tips with us 😊

[@SarahNicholls]

Yay! Thank you for being here! More to come in this series so watch this space...

[@sabines.4271]

I just discovered your channel and am really impressed with the content you produce here. You are also such a nice, authentic woman and you definitely have a new subscriber. Greetings from Germany

[@SarahNicholls]

Welcome aboard! Thank you - that's really kind 🥹

[@jaylaw.7660]

Greatest video, ever! Thank you Dr. Sarah! You inspire me. 😌🌷💚 J

[@SarahNicholls]

Wow, thank you!

[@UniqueBolanle]

I jot down a lot of things mentioned, thanks for sharing awesome tips

[@SarahNicholls]

Hope it was helpful!

[@anniesteele2644]

Thankyou that was so lovely to watch

[@SarahNicholls]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it ☺️

[@danielledickson9635]

Amazing video!!! Love your positivity 😍😍 so glad I found this!!!

[@SarahNicholls]

Thank you so much!!

[@jaspreetamatharu3438]

Such a brilliant video. Thank you so much lovely 🩵

[@SarahNicholls]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MANDS81]

A must rewatch! I love how real and applyable these tips are Sarah. From our coaching sessions and additional help, You never fail in the advice you share. 🤗💗

[@SarahNicholls]

🥺🥺🥺 thank you Amanda!!

[@lynnsalberg5647]

You are so honest and genuine! I’m glad I found your channel !

[@SarahNicholls]

Thank you so much!!

[@kelleymcdermott1598]

This was so real & helpful! I would love more videos like this. Thank you so much for sharing these tips 🩷

[@SarahNicholls]

You're so welcome!

[@janeeyre7470]

so glad i came across your video i really enjoyed it an I've learned a lot , thanks for sharing 🥰

[@SarahNicholls]

You are so welcome! 💓🥰

[@ninacobfeld5808]

Wow- I really needed to hear everything you had to say. I’m going to be listening to this a few times I think. So much of it rang true.❤

[@SarahNicholls]

So glad you found it helpful 🤩 thanks for watching!

[@lauriebertrand9319]

This video randomly popped up and it’s the best one I’ve ever watched on habits! I had my pen and paper flowing with your habits. I relate to so many…especially nail biting and i hate how my hands look. Now to start implementing them! Thank you!

[@SarahNicholls]

Oh my goodness that's sooo nice! Thank you. The nail biting ome seems so small but it's had a big impact on my life!

[@ericacrone3902]

Number 21!! If I can actually implement this, it will change my life. ❤️ Thank you!

[@SarahNicholls]

It's totally changed my life. Let me know how you get on with it!!

[@humansfirst731]

Loved this video! Just randomely came across it, and found all those tips very useful. Even though I practice already some of them, it is so helpful to have them in one place! Thank you for putting this video together. 🙏🏻

[@SarahNicholls]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching 🥰🫶

[@Vivian88749]

Excellent video! Thank you!🙏

[@SarahNicholls]

My pleasure!

[@LindaMwihaki]

Thank you for sharing such good tips ❤

[@SarahNicholls]

You are so welcome!

[@Suzy12678]

Great video. Incredibly helpful tips. I’m not a HC professional, but an attorney with burnout. Also dealing with a mentally ill child and parent with dementia. All of these tips are great to keep you on track. Thank you!

[@SarahNicholls]

Gosh, you have a lot on your plate. I think there are many similarities between our professions - high workload, high expectations, cognitive burden, people coming to us with problems etc.

[@joettegrimes9129]

Dr Sarah I just found you on my I Phone. Immediately you spoke to my ♥️. I look forward to hearing more and take written notes along the way. I am an RN and am a Grandmother to 7 precious people. Your words will edify my life and the lives of the ones I love.May God bless you as you bless others. I thank you for ALL you do🙏❤️😇 Joette Grimes ::Brunswick Georgia

[@SarahNicholls]

Wow, thank you so much for watching!

[@suzannesteele1275]

Well, of all your posts to start with, this one is so positively impactful! Thank you for sharing these habits. I'll incorporate some of these into my daily life. :-) And I'll keep watching your channel!

[@SarahNicholls]

I'm so glad you think so!! Thank you for watching 🫶

[@user-st8kh5ft7w]

❤your channel inspired thank you going to get out of bed now and tackle the dump room once and for all x

[@SarahNicholls]

Love that!!

[@annewatterson]

What a great video - thank you!

[@SarahNicholls]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@soniaperez9269]

Hi really pleased to have stumbled across this video, very motivating/inspirational, thank you!!

[@SarahNicholls]

You are so welcome! Thank you for being here 🫶✨️💕

[@agnieszkaking4609]

Absolutely spot on. 💝thank you X

[@SarahNicholls]

You’re welcome 😊

[@user-xl2md3gu9g]

Im only on tip 11 and will go back and rewatch as need to write these down! Fab ideas thank you

[@SarahNicholls]

Ahh thank you 🫶✨️ glad it was helpful!

[@deborahprice2234]

What an inspiring video Sarah. 😊 These are great tips, some of which I already do - even if I’m really tired or feeling ill, I always clean up my kitchen before I go to bed. A similar tip I have is to always leave your house in a state that you would wish to come home to. Particularly on your days off when you might be going out for the day somewhere. Get the chores done before you go out as nine times out of ten you won’t feel like doing them when you get home. I’ll be trying some of your other tips, thanks. ❤

[@SarahNicholls]

Ooh I love that advice: "leave your house in a state that you would wish to come home to" brilliant! Thank you 😊

[@diamondsareforever3176]

I have just discovered you. I really needed to hear all of this thank you.

[@SarahNicholls]

So glad it was helpful!!

[@annamiloszewska-pv7bi]

Thank you 😊

[@SarahNicholls]

You're welcome 😊

[@carmenM-ey6qy]

Excellent list, I try to do a lot of these already! New subscriber here!

[@SarahNicholls]

Thanks for the sub!

[@jackieedwards2023]

Hi u just popped up so happy u seem a lovely person and u have really helped me with just this video u r so kind and caring u talk so much sense I took a lot in u must be a amazing doctor u have said a lot of things I think of a lot well done hope I will enjoy your videos thank u take care have a good week from Jackie 🤗🌈

[@SarahNicholls]

That's so kind 🥰 thabk you Jackie! Hope you have a great weekend.

[@gardenia_dear]

Very helpful ❤

[@AmberSikorski-uw4gu]

So many helpful tips. Some I hadn’t thought about and am now implementing in my own life, like drinking a glass of water right when I wake up and setting timers for tasks. 😊

[@SarahNicholls]

Glad it was helpful!!

[@AMC66765]

I'm so happy to have found your channel today, I'm on a mission to reduce stress and enjoy life more and these are all excellent tips. One thing I've been doing is taking 2 minutes to make my bed every day. Even if everything else has gone a bit chaotic it feels like a kindness to myself to climb into a smooth bed at the end of the day rather than a big jumble of bed clothes. Thank you for this great video and have a lovely day ❤

[@SarahNicholls]

That's so lovely! Making the bed is so simple but has a surprisingly big impact. If you're on a mission to reduce stress, you'll probably enjoy my 'soft life' video, where I talk about creating a stress free life. Also my video on '30 ways to make your life easier'. Enjoy!!

[@AMC66765]

@@SarahNicholls Thank you Dr.Sarah, I will definitely watch those too ❤🙏

[@HonMaliaLoloheaVeronicaT-ky9sq]

Thanks

[@candiceseretin7230]

Number 8 is going to be hard but will definitely read this book. Number 11 was something I definitely need to do. Only up to 13, definitely need to continue this video and rewatch and like you said earlier write the list down. Thank you so much for this video, you have gained another subscriber. Thank you from Canberra, Australia.

[@SarahNicholls]

Hope you enjoy the book, it was life changing for me! Thank you for being here 🫶

[@kellys6164]

Love #21 this will free up so much energy in my mind

[@SarahNicholls]

I'm so pleased!!

[@samyafawz3695]

New subscriber .. I could relate to you on so many things you mentioned here .. thank you x

[@SarahNicholls]

So glad!

[@atreyeeghosh7851]

This is so so beautiful ❤️

[@taraskinner3847]

Just found your channel and LOVE everything I have watched. 🙂 these are all such great tips and are actually realistic for me! Those cuticle trimmers are such a simple thing that make a difference in my life. Otherwise, I’m picking at my hands and next thing I know, they’re bleeding and a mess. Maybe I should buy a couple of extra pairs so I can keep them convenient at all times. 😂 Looking forward to watching more of your videos!

[@richardsanmiya2976]

Feel good….music, music, music. Linda

[@treluvstrees999]

Sensational video! First time on your channel. Greetings from Ohio!! Love the idea of Habit Tracking! Wow!

[@SarahNicholls]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@shaimaraja6371]

Just randomly came across your channel. And ohhhhhh myyyy I love every single bit of this video.... Thank you so much for making my day amazing.... leaving you a big fat subscribe... ❤

[@SarahNicholls]

HOW LOVELY!!! Thank you so much 💓🫶✨️ really glad to have you here!!

[@chrissyp3065]

Love the idea of using the fancy dishware you have because why not?! What are we saving it for? So many useful tips. Great video!

[@SarahNicholls]

Exactly!! These were passed on to us from Vince's grandparents and apparently they always saved them for best... and never used them. So they were given to us on the condition that we would use them regularly 🥰

[@chrissyp3065]

@@SarahNicholls love that!

[@kimgordon3695]

🥂 In 2000 AD we were gifted crystal champagne flutes in a satin keepsake box. We try to use them @least 1Sabbath / mo

[@revathy2535]

❤ Thankyou Dr 😊.

[@SarahNicholls]

Most welcome 😊

[@mydakhan3994]

Excellent content 👍

[@SarahNicholls]

That's so kind, thank you!!

[@alisonsmee7076]

Just found you, great vlog. I am looking forward to following you x

[@SarahNicholls]

Thank you!!! 🥰

[@sandyspeer2620]

Love the video and your home is beautiful. Please give us a tour!

[@SarahNicholls]

Thank you so much! That's a great idea 🫶

[@davidsandraramey742]

Assume everybody is doing their best! Just what I needed to hear

[@SarahNicholls]

Glad it was helpful! Have a great day ✨️

[@banddu7761]

Please share your list of feel good films! I need this on occasion! Thanks

[@kimgordon3695]

Start here: the Notebook 🙋

[@corinaeastman8579]

You have such a unique beauty and demeanor ! Your video is amazing ! I loved it and I’m happy I came across it . Keep it up ! Btw your chain necklace is lovely. Where did you find it pls . Corina

[@SarahNicholls]

Hi Corina, what a lovely thing to say! Thank you 🥰 and my necklace is from French Connection, about 7 or 8 years ago.

[@Jo-oy9md]

So inspiring and very relatable, thank you for sharing this! What can of perfume do you use, Sarah?

[@SarahNicholls]

Thank you! I have a few favourites: Gabrielle by Chanel is my no1 fave. I also like peony and blush suede from Jo Malone. Ralph Lauren Romance. Chance from Chanel 🫶

[@Jo-oy9md]

@@SarahNicholls 💌

[@clairesingleton7399]

Hi, just found your channel. I’ve started going outside for at least 30 minutes ❤xxx

[@SarahNicholls]

Love it! Keep going 🫶

[@Lavendermama]

😲Inteligente, beautiful, athletic, fashionable and creative !? You're so inspiring ✨💕

[@SarahNicholls]

Wow, thank you! 😚🥹 that's very kind!!

[@prik4727]

I’m a doctor too and I love you and this xx

[@SarahNicholls]

Ah thank you 🥹🫶✨️

[@carmenM-ey6qy]

#20 is one I really need to remember!

[@SarahNicholls]

Thank you!

[@Kjay558]

I have just subscribed to your channel. I never subscribe!! 😂 2 weeks ago I created a "get ready box" containing make up, face moisturiser, body moisturiser, favourite perfume(I don't wait for a special occasion) and a box with all hair products!! I now know where everything is and don't need to go searching. I will be using some of your great ideas 😊

[@SarahNicholls]

Yessss ✨️🫶 love to hear it! The getting ready box is such a game changer. Thanks for subbing!

[@abhishekjarande182]

How are you dr sarah ? And I like your habits 😊

[@SarahNicholls]

I'm very well thanks! ✨️

[@cherylawitherell1800]

Watched it twice and wrote it down. Thank you

[@SarahNicholls]

So glad it was helpful! Would you like to see more videos like this?

[@allinterests287]

You're glowing and beautiful

[@SarahNicholls]

Thank you so much

[@audreyparfait]

Do you have a Spotify playlist? Wondering what is on your hype girl playlist ❤

[@katherinekaurin]

#21 🙌

[@HowardOfficial]

Yorkshire Tea of course 😊

[@SarahNicholls]

Only the best!!

[@traceygreenwood1970]

21!!!!!!!😊

[@moiracreak4631]

What’s the title of the book mentioned in #8?

[@SarahNicholls]

The Courage To Be Disliked

[@kimgordon3695]

#20 💕

[@meganlonsdale8462]

Where is your striped turtleneck sweater from? So cute!

[@SarahNicholls]

Thank you! It's from And Other Stories 💕

[@angelaa.7352]

Can a RN be a 1:1 coach or is that mainly for physicians?

[@SarahNicholls]

Yes of course, anyone can!

[@richardsanmiya2976]

How beautiful you are! What a wonderful human you are! The example you set for others is one of your gifts to the world. Love from Turks and Caicos Island, Linda, age 77.

[@SarahNicholls]

Thank you for your lovely comment! And so cool that you're watching from the other side of the world 🥰

[@micksumo]

I do the nail thing... I think it's an NHS worker thing! 🙈🙈

[@SarahNicholls]

I agree, my hands suffer with all the hand washing 🫠

[@denicekrueger7129]

👍

[@Lightof_soul]

Your eyes are very beautiful 😊

[@SarahNicholls]

Oh thanks!

[@user-ix5qd1bp4q]

Habits healthy foods .

[@kellys6164]

what lip gloss do you have on? So pinky and pretty.

[@SarahNicholls]

Thank you!! It's the Soap and Glory one in shade Sugar Plum x

[@raquela8266]

this person lose credibility doing a video like this in a car do the people that follow her deserve something like this? not respect

[@SarahNicholls]

Keep watching, I didn't film the whole video in a car! Please be kind.