The most important first step to getting out of a hole is to stop digging. Stop shooting yourself in the foot. Get out of your own way. Start out with the easy wins.
Some simple life tips:
- Move/workout everyday
- Read/listen to something for learning purposes everyday
- Brush your teeth and use mouthwash twice per day, floss once per day
- Eat real food and drink plenty of water; limit junk food or anything prepackaged
- Get enough sleep, but not too much
- Wear a seatbelt; don’t text and drive
- Don’t smoke or use tobacco products; don’t pay for an artificial tan; wear sunscreen and eye protection
- Spend time outside everyday
- If you don’t have money to buy it, you can’t afford it. Don’t put anything on credit card if you don’t have the money to immediately pay it off
- See the good in every situation and in every person…don’t walk around mad
Just by doing the above, you’re getting off to a great start. You need to build a strong foundation on which to build your future. It doesn’t matter if you make six figures per year if you spend everything you make, aren’t happy, and aren’t healthy. Build your foundation first then grow from there.