Do you enjoy making mistakes? 

I don’t and yet, I make plenty every day. They’re inevitable and they always come with lessons.

But this doesn’t mean we can’t work on minimising the number of everyday mistakes, especially, the ones that are self-destructive in nature. 

In fact, instead of making unrealistic resolutions on new year’s eve in 2021, let’s just work on one mistake at a time, starting with these:

1. Stop Pressing Your Face Into A Cotton Pillowcase 

It causes trauma to the skin and can result in permanent creases due to collagen breakdown, over time. Switch to satin and silk pillowcases. 

2. Don’t Use Mouthwash Too Often

It washes away the useful bacteria and increases the risk of type 2 diabetes. 

3. Avoid Leaving Addictive Foods In Plain Sight

According to a study in Human Education and Behaviour, keeping healthy foods visible is correlated to a healthier diet and appearance.

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5. Don’t Allow Your Mind To Go On Autopilot During Commutes

It makes you unhappy. Staying focused and present in the moment makes you happier.

6. Never Avoid Your Mom’s Call

Apart from the fact that she loves you to the moon and back, talking to your mom on a regular basis can decrease stress hormones and increase the happiness-producing hormone, oxytocin. 

7. Look At Pictures Of Baby Animals 

Scrolling through cute pictures releases oxytocin and reduces stress.

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9. Stop Looking Down At Your Phone

It stresses your neck by making your head feel 5 times heavier. It can only result in long-term damage to you.

10. Don’t Take Your Sleeping Hours Lightly

It can result in loss 7 of memory and reduce productivity at work.

11. Avoid Brushing Your Teeth Right After A Meal

It can erode dentin, the layer below your teeth’s enamel, making them more sensitive towards hot or cold foods.

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13. Don’t Run Away From Scary Movies

A 90-minute long horror film can help you burn up to 113 calories, thanks to jump-scares and increased heart rate.

14. Avoid Smelling Perfume Too Quickly

When trying a new scent, wait for 30 seconds so its alcohol content can evaporate and then, you can smell it. 

15. Avoid Eating Anything Wrapped In Newspaper

The ink on the paper is directly linked to cancer. 

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17. Don't Let Anger Get The Best Of You

One minute of anger can weaken the immune system for 4-5 hours and one minute of laughter can boost it for 24 hours. 

18. Avoid Combing Wet Hair

It can lead to breakage and thinning.   

19. Don’t Pee In The Pool!

When combined, urine and chlorine make a dangerous chemical called cyanogen chloride which can damage your heart and lungs. Also another reason- basic manners!

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21. Say Thank You More Often 

It’s a mood lifter.

Bottomline

We hope our list of everyday mistakes helped you learn some useful facts. 

Cheers to the new mistakes you’re going to make in 2021! But it’s time to grow out of the old ones. 

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