The 80/20 rule…

Have you heard about the 80/20 rule? If you haven’t, it can be quite confusing to understand.

When you google its definition, you may see this: ‘the rule, also known as the Pareto Principle suggests that 20 per cent of your activities will account for 80 per cent of your results.’… Like… what in the world does this even mean?

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Firstly though, just know that when you make the time to learn about this principle, you can really use it and benefit from it in every way.

If you decide to invest a little more time into this, you may find that the principle was named after an Italian guy Vilfredo Pareto. He noticed and came to the realisation that society would be naturally divided into the ‘vital few’ and ‘trivial many’ categories.

Even though this was based on money and the influence of people, the more you apply this into your everyday life, you will see that it is a lot simpler than you thought it would be

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Let’s say you want to stay in shape. You must know that the most vital aspect is to exercise every single day. These workouts become the ‘vital few’ activities you must achieve; there is no other option.

Working out without missing a day will make you feel fitter, healthier and enthusiastic about the rest the activities that you have got going on. It can become such an addictive feeling if you let it.

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How does this relate to the 80/20 rule? Well, a lot of it has to do with prioritisation. As part of your daily routine, get a little exercise in there no matter what.

Over time, this can make you feel a hell of a lot better about your own wellness and appearance. You will be grateful and it is something you won’t ever regret.

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