5 Habits of Productive and Happy People

Happy and productive people often have far different habits than those who are miserable and stuck in a cycle of inaction. These unique habits lead to more growth and success. If you know what these habits are, you can use them to begin making positive changes in your life. All of the power is already inside you—just reach in and pull it out.?

Your New Habits

1. Let go of grudges: Not surprisingly, an optimistic outlook and positive energy go a long way toward increased happiness. Grudges breed festering anger and resentment. Besides weighing you down with negativity, they're also distracting. It's tough to focus on the important things when you're sidetracked by pent-up fury. Live and let live!??
2. Stay busy, not rushed: Feeling rushed is stressful, which is inherently damaging to happiness. When you're feeling overwhelmed or spread too thin, default to the "Wow Rule." Meaning, if something doesn't make you exclaim "Wow!" don't commit to it.?
3. Celebrate other people's wins: Fulfilling relationships—business or personal—are key to productivity and happiness. Happy people nurture relationships through active and constructive interactions with the people in their circles. How you respond to someone in their greatest moments of triumph speaks volumes about the nature and quality of your connection.
4. Express gratitude: Unhappy people tend to focus more on what's going wrong in their life, taking everything they do have for granted. A conscious effort to cultivate gratitude promotes better mood and increased energy. Dwelling on failures or shortcomings takes away from your ability to make forward progress.
5. Spend time alone: Being happy doesn't necessarily mean constantly putting yourself into large-scale social situations. Alone time is crucial for proper self-care and relaxation. Everyone needs to recharge and regroup in order to remain productive. Unpack your anxieties, reflect on what you're thankful for, and plan to get on track with your goals.?

The Growth Mindset

Most people can be divided into one of two very basic personality categories: fixed mindset or a growth mindset. People with a fixed mindset believe they cannot change themselves or their situation. Those with this personality type are typically frequent complainers. The fixed mindset is highly problematic because it hinders personal growth, development, and happiness. These people are unhappy and unproductive in their professional and social lives.?

People with a growth mindset, however, believe they can improve. They seek out new challenges and opportunities to become better. Those with a growth mindset are better prepared to cope with setbacks and overcome obstacles. This mindset is common in entrepreneurs and innovators.?

At Talent Gravity, we know what types of high-performance habits foster success and productivity because we've seen them in action. Seeing our clients move into a growth mindset is incredibly rewarding.