No one was expecting a pandemic to occur at a time when humanity was already struggling with war, malnutrition, climate change, and basically everything. This year couldn’t have been worse. People are losing their jobs, students can’t go to college and no one knows how to picture their future.

But don’t forget, hard times make you stronger. They make you realize the importance of better days and make you more perseverant. With some determination and self-discipline when you’re at home will definitely help you in becoming a better person.

The importance of self-discipline

Mark Manson said, “if self-discipline feels difficult, then you are doing it wrong!”

Self-discipline is not a truckload on your back, it is something that paves the way to your success. It doesn’t necessarily mean waking up at 5 and going to the gym daily. As long as you are feeling productive, and your graph of health, wealth and relationships is going smooth, then you are headed in the right direction.

Get out of your comfort shell

When you come across something new elated to your field of interest, you might leave it and say “eh, I have no time, I will do it later” or “I have way too many things to do, I better focus on them”. repressing your desire of doing or trying something beneficial for yourself is no less than a crime. You should try that course, visit that museum, read that book! Life can never go up when you are hibernating inside your comfortable shell. The challenges won’t come to you there and say, “Hey we found ya!”. You have to come outside, hit the road, and choose the road that you want to travel to.

Do yourself these favors and see a change!

The world has way too many things to be made perfect, start with yourself.

Here is how you can do yourself a favor.

One by one

If you have a truckload of things to do, don’t take the burden all at once. You are growing up, therefore, learn to organize your work. Then sit down, listen to music, and accomplish your task. You will be done in no time. Avoid overthinking and try to be practical about your tasks and studies.

Read books

Reading is interesting but it could be boring for some. There is no doubt about its benefits. If you want to make a change, read at least 30 minutes daily. This will definitely help you in the long run.

Meditate or exercise

A lack of physical and mental fitness can deteriorate your health. try to meditate and exercise in the morning to give a fresh start and see a change.

Indulge in your hobbies

Since you're in your home, there is no excuse for not doing what you love. It could be gardening, drawing, journaling, etc. hobbies help a great deal in making us feel happy.

Be grateful; have patience; find happiness

Everyone is going through a bad phase now. This is the time when everyone needs support. but more than anything, you need yourself to motivate and hold your back. Tough times come, hope fades, but after a gloomy night, there is a bright and sunny day.