Every
day, you’re probably engaging in extremely bad “life habits” without
even realizing it. Negative thinking, over-thinking, holding grudges and
closing off your mind are all the source of regrets later in life… and
they are just a drop in the bucket. It might seem obvious, but
participating in mentally negative actions can lead to huge regrets.
1
Spending too little time with the right people - Sooner or later, you
just want to be around the people who make you smile. So today, spend
time with those who help you love yourself more. And remember, the
people you take for granted today may be the only ones you need
tomorrow. Never be too busy to make time for those who matter most.
2
Constantly comparing yourself to everyone else. – Don’t compare your
progress in life with that of others. We all need our own time to travel
our own distance. It’s perfectly OK to be different. Today, the only
person you should try to be better than, is the person you were
yesterday. Prove yourself to yourself, not others.
3
Ignoring your intuition for too long. – Sometimes your mind needs more
time to accept what your heart already knows. Breathe. Be a witness, not
a judge. Listen to your intuition.
4 Not
taking action on meaningful goals. – Instead of complaining about your
circumstances, get busy creating new ones. You either suffer the pain of
discipline or the pain of regret. Most of the time, the only difference
between who you are and who you want to be, is what you do.
5
Letting others talk you out of your dreams. – Can you remember who you
were before the world told you who you should be? Stop living for other
people and their opinions. Be true to YOU.
6
Settling for less than you are capable of. – Remember, growth and change
may be painful sometimes, but nothing in life is as painful as staying
stuck where you don’t belong.
7 Putting your
own needs and happiness on the back burner. – All jokes aside, your life
only comes around once. This is IT. So do what makes you happy and be
with whoever makes you laugh, often.
8 Letting
impatience govern your decisions and actions. – Patience is not about
waiting; it’s the ability to keep a good attitude while working hard for
what you believe in.
9 Seeking too much
validation from others. – You are GOOD enough, SMART enough, FINE
enough, and STRONG enough. You don’t need other people to validate you;
you’re already valuable. You are YOU and that’s the beginning and the
end – no apologies, no regrets.
10 Impressing
the wrong people. – Not everyone will appreciate what you do for them.
You have to figure out who’s worth your attention and who’s just taking
advantage of you. Spend more time with those who make you smile and less
time with those who you constantly feel pressured to impress.
11
Time spent on drama and needless arguments. – Life is too short to
argue and fight. Count your blessings, value the people who matter and
move on from the drama with your head held high.
credit: Indira-Jain