Story by Ash Kaushik
We all have a few habits that aren’t doing us any favors, but the good news is that you can kick these habits to the curb and really change your life for the better.
Holding onto Grudges
Sticking to grudges is one of the worst things you can do. Letting go doesn’t mean the other person was right or forgetting their actions. It means you’re choosing to travel light. When you forgive, you’re giving yourself the gift of peace and dropping that heavy load can really brighten your days.
Overcommitting Yourself
Being a “yes” person might make you feel like you’re on top of the world at first but it’s a fast-track ticket to Stressville. Learning to say no isn’t selfish. Rather, you’re being smart with your time & energy by prioritizing things that really matter to you. You’ll soon be feeling a lot less worried.
Procrastinating Important Tasks
Procrastinating is the art of creating stress for yourself. Even though it feels good to avoid tasks at the moment, it just piles up the anxiety for later. You should start by tackling the big tasks bit by bit because the panic attacks will come around less often and you’ll feel like a winner when you cross those big goals off your list.
Neglecting Self-Care
There’s never a good enough excuse for skipping out on your self-care. Whether it’s staying active or simply relaxing with a good book, self-care keeps you running. Think of it like putting gas in your car. You wouldn’t expect to go far on empty, so why are you doing the same for yourself?
Engaging in Negative Self-Talk
If you wouldn’t say it to a friend, don’t say it to yourself because beating yourself up with negative thoughts is a definite way to feel lousy. Instead, try cheering yourself on, then watch how your self-esteem starts to soar. Just changing the tune of your thoughts can change the feel of your entire day.
Avoiding Financial Responsibility
Ignoring your finances doesn’t make them go away; it just gives you something else to worry about. To get a handle on your money, try setting up a budget or saving plan. It can actually be quite empowering. Better yet, you’ll sleep a lot better since you won’t have to stress about every penny.
Excessive Worrying
Worrying about stuff you can’t control is never going to work and worst of all, it’s exhausting. You should focus on what you can control (like your reaction to things) and work out the best way to respond to these things when they happen. Soon enough, you’ll find that you’re feeling a lot more peaceful.
Originally published @ Canadian Essense
