Everyone strives to be a high achiever whatever field they may be in. The good news is that all people have the potential to be one.

The challenge lies in what they do to unlock this to succeed in whatever they do. One can start their self-improvement journey by taking small but effective steps today.

Here are some habits a person should start to ensure that they reach their peak potential.

Careful Planning

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Write down everything you need to do down to the simplest of errands

It’s important that an individual stay proactive instead of reactive when dealing with their schedule. This means setting to-do lists for things that they need to accomplish on a daily and weekly basis.

But the most important part of this planning strategy is how a person prioritizes the items they’ve included on their agenda or calendar. Make a habit of preparing the next day’s list the night before to always stay on top of things.

Doing Away with Distractions

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You can also put your phone in airplane mode to prevent it from beeping with distracting notifications

There are some people who pride themselves on their ability to multitask. What they might not know though is that this practice doesn’t really work when it comes to productivity.

For example, one study on the habits of Microsoft employees found that it took workers 15 minutes just to return to what they were doing after looking at their phone. Given the number of times the average person checks on their phone, these wasted minutes can add up fast throughout the workday.

That said, people should try keeping their phones somewhere they can’t easily access while they’re working. This will allow them to focus better on the present task they need to get done.

Mindful Eating

Get the right amount of calories intuitively by eating slower during mealtimes

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Get the right amount of calories intuitively by eating slower during mealtimes

What a person eats can affect them in a variety of ways. For example, eating a heavy and oily lunch in the middle of the day can hamper one’s ability to get back to work.

So, it’s important that people make a habit of feeding their bodies with nutritious food as much as possible. Refraining from consuming big meals in one sitting would also help workers better focus as being too full can decrease a person’s energy levels.

Staying Active

Everyone should try to get a workout in their daily routine if they want to be a high achiever. Don’t be intimidated though as staying active doesn’t mean that people should train as hard as athletes.

The essential thing to accomplish is to simply get one’s heart pumping.