The Habit of Habits


Positive Habits

Positive habits are key to The Way of the Tortoise philosophy.

Simple daily repetition will create neural pathways in your brain that literally wire you for happiness. The act of consciously deciding which habits fill our day really can make the difference between living the life we desire or a pale imitation. 

It's easy to fall into bad habits. The good news is that by forming good, positive, life affirming ones you can live a happier path and enjoy the journey.

Countless successful people across the globe cite habits such as journalling, gratitude, mindfulness, affirmation, meditation and contributing as key aspects of a fulfilling and happy life. Why not join them?

We are not always in control of what happens to us in life but we do have the power to choose how we live.



 

Self Reflection

We create harmony by aligning our inner and outer worlds. If these two aspects of our 'self' are not in sync then conflict can arise in the form of anger, frustration, and unhappiness. The question to ask yourself is "Am I being true to myself?"

By spending a few minutes every day to reflect on and write down our values and desires you'll gain clarity about the important stuff. That's why journalling is essential to maintaining a healthy, positive outlook. It helps you reflect and understand your inner desires without other people's opinions, expectations, or beliefs.

It's your life, so spend just a few minutes of self reflection in the morning and last thing at night. That's it, so simple. Once you get clarity about what you really what you want from life you can take positive steps in the right direction for you.





 


The Power of Gratitude


Much has been written about the correlation between gratitude and happiness. It is scientifically proven that the daily practice of appreciation keeps us mindful and happier.

Life is busy. So planning, adopting and then sticking to a set of positive habits is a challenge. That's where the simple Way of the Tortoise tips, tools, and products offer valuable guidance.

 

Practice Gratitude: Start Small Today:

Every morning try starting with a 'clean slate'. You can use your daily journal to clear your mind of yesterday's worries, anxieties and stresses. How?

Ask yourself what you have in your life that you can be grateful for right now? They can be complex or simple; a roof over your head, your children's smiles, the fact that you're breathing, a great song on the radio, or a good pair of shoes. The simple act of focussing on these things will cancel out negative thoughts (it's impossible to be positive and negative at the same time).

Try it for a week, a month, a year...the rest of your life!