10 bad habits that cost you dearly

We all get mad when we see reckless drivers on the road. Anger doesn’t solve anything, it just puts more pressure on your heart.

There are bad habits that cost you a lot of time, money, and health. Here are 10 examples, along with some tips for changing bad habits into good ones.

1. Eating unhealthy foods

This is a bad habit that will slowly kill you. Processed foods make you fatter, sicker, and more depressed. Eating more healthy foods instead will make you look better, feel better, and live longer.

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2. No exercise

Lack of exercise puts you at risk for chronic diseases like obesity, diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and stroke. The key to getting fit is to do small amounts of exercise every day to form good habits. Start with just 5 minutes of exercise a day for a week, and you'll feel better in no time.

3. Read tabloids

“Time is what we want, but it is also what we use most badly,” said William Penn. Tabloids may be entertaining, but they are taking up valuable time that could be spent on the people you love, your work, or improving your health. So instead of reading them, pick up some intellectually stimulating books instead.

4. No financial plan

On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your financial planning habits? Most of us are between 1 and 5. If you want to save more money, you need a plan. Here's an easy first step: talk to someone who knows more about money than you do. If you don't have the money to hire a financial planner, talk to a friend or family member about money. Ask for their advice, and use that knowledge to start creating a financial plan for yourself.

5. Not caring about your home

This bad habit can seriously affect your family later on. You are reluctant to clean and repair the furnace, roof, yard... But taking care of your home will save you money in the long run. Don't wait until it's too late.

6. Play the lottery

Playing the lottery is a fun way to spend money and get lucky, but it will cost you a lot of money. This is because your chances of winning the jackpot are very small. So save the money you spend on lottery or invest it in the stock market.

7. Smoking

Cigarettes are getting more expensive. You will lose a lot of money on this bad habit. Not to mention that smoking increases the death rate from lung cancer from 5 to 30 times.

8. Not maintaining the vehicle

A poorly maintained car can cost you a lot of money when it breaks down. So check your car's service manual and make sure you've had your oil changed and your car serviced according to the manufacturer's recommendations. Maintaining your car will save you money in the long run.

9. Irritability while driving

We all get mad when we see bad drivers on the road. Anger doesn’t solve anything, it just puts more pressure on your heart. So if your blood boils behind the wheel, try these tips to make driving more comfortable.

10. Not getting enough sleep

Up to 40% of people suffer from insomnia. This habit can affect your health and productivity.

According toVnExpress