The human being is a creature of habit. Even many of our actions that we consider to be impulsive are founded on the habits that we have developed over the course of our lives. Habits, as you may have come to learn over the course of your years on this Earth, can be either positive or negative, and they carry the power to make or break our futures. We often underestimate just how much better our lives could be if we simply implemented the right habits.

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Here are some habits that you could develop in order to lead a healthier, wealthier, happier life. First and foremost, form a routine. When you get into the flow of following a certain schedule day after day, it not only becomes easier to follow, but the potential gains also rise exponentially. For example, as opposed to traversing through each day unaware of what you have to do in the next hour, plan it all out the night before and see your productivity skyrocket.

The next habit is one that is often considered by aficionados of the ‘hustle-culture’ as a waste of time, when in actuality that could not be further from the truth. Meditation is one of those keystone habits that improves all other facets of your life; Scientific studies have shown that meditation is a brilliant method for reducing anxiety among those individuals who suffer from Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), or even any other individual who suffers from raised blood pressure or poor blood circulation. The benefits that com with having a lower level of anxiety cannot be understated; If you are less anxious, you can be more productive, more aware of your surroundings, have more clarity of thought, and be better able to lead the life that you want to lead as opposed to one that circumstances have thrown you towards.