3 HABITS THAT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE
- Laura Schwartz
- Sep 3
- 3 min read
True transformation is not about grand gestures or overnight change. It is about the small habits you choose to practice consistently. Your daily choices shape your mindset, energy, and future. When you commit to habits that support both your growth and your spirit, you begin to live in alignment with your highest self. Here are three powerful habits that will change your life when practiced daily with intention.
1. Start Your Day with Stillness
Most people wake up and immediately reach for their phone or begin worrying about the day ahead. This creates a cycle of stress before the day has even begun. Instead, create a habit of starting your morning with stillness.
This can be five minutes of meditation, deep breathing, or simply sitting quietly with your hand on your heart. The purpose is not to empty your mind but to connect with your inner self before the world asks for your attention. By doing this, you set the tone for the day and train your mind to respond with calm rather than react with chaos.
Example: Before checking messages or emails, sit up in bed, close your eyes, take ten deep breaths, and set an intention for the day such as “I choose clarity” or “I welcome peace.”
2. Practice Daily Reflection
Self-awareness is one of the most powerful tools for personal development, and reflection is how you cultivate it. Take time each day to look back and notice what felt good, what drained your energy, and what patterns are repeating. This habit builds clarity and helps you make conscious choices instead of repeating unconscious ones.
You can practice reflection through journaling, voice notes, or even a few quiet minutes before sleep. The goal is not judgment but awareness. Awareness opens the door to change.
Example: At night, write down one moment where you felt aligned with your best self and one moment where you noticed resistance or struggle. Over time, you will see the patterns and know where to shift.
3. Choose Gratitude Over Comparison
Comparison drains your energy and leaves you feeling like you are never enough. Gratitude does the opposite. It grounds you in the present moment and reminds you of what is already abundant in your life.
By choosing gratitude daily, you rewire your brain to see opportunities and new perspectives instead of limitations. This is not about ignoring challenges but about shifting your focus to what is possible and available. Gratitude expands your perspective and opens you to more joy, peace, and growth.
Example: Each day, write down three things you are grateful for. Be specific. Instead of “family,” try “the way my friend called today to check on me.” If you want to go even deeper in the state of gratitude ask “What am I grateful for in this challenging situation?” Turn inward to your own ability to navigate stress or your resilience. Specific gratitude deepens the impact. Gratitude for your own abilities is powerful and builds strength. What is one thing you are grateful for about yourself? Are you resilient, caring, patient, or emotionally strong? Say it out loud to yourself to re-enforce the energy of the thought.
In Conclusion
These three habits may seem simple, but when practiced with consistency, they create powerful shifts in your mindset and energy. Stillness connects you with your inner wisdom. Reflection gives you clarity on your patterns and choices. Gratitude lifts your vibration and brings more abundance into your life.
Change happens when you choose to live with intention. These habits are not just practices but pathways to a more balanced, fulfilled, and awakened life.
Laura Anthony Schwartz
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