All of us are peacefully waiting for a fresh start without making any effort. But the truth is, we can’t expect a fresh start if we don’t do anything ourselves.
The change begins within you.
And if you don’t believe in resolutions and affirmations, here are 7 toxic habits you should let go of right now.
Free yourself from these nasty habits, and you will see that this will definitely be the best decision you’ve ever made.
1. Let go of the past.
Stop looking and digging in the past, you are not going there. Of course, the past holds many valuable life lessons. However, instead of focusing on what you could have changed, you should learn from it and use these lessons for your future self-growth. The past has nothing new to say, so stop recalling it.
2. Free yourself from the need of being perfect.
We are all flawed in some way. There is nothing you can do about it. You might as well accept it and learn how to be at peace with your unique imperfections. This is essential if you truly want to let go of the need to be always perfectly polished and impeccable.
3. Liberate yourself from your own negative thoughts.
The negative thoughts in your mind should fade away with the passing year. You shouldn’t be making yourself miserable by thinking badly of yourself. What you need to do is to put your mind on the right track. After all, if you don’t love yourself, how can anyone else see the beauty in you and love you for who you are?
4. Stop being a people-pleaser.
The truth is, no one likes people-pleasers. It is impossible to make everyone happy and keep your own mindset clear and peaceful. What you truly need to do is to focus on your own wellbeing and work for your own happiness.
5. Quit bottling up your emotions.
Hiding your emotions will only overwhelm and exhaust your fragile soul. Allow yourself to face your feelings and welcome each and every one of your emotions. Promise yourself to no longer bottle them up and hide them under a fake-smiling mask. You owe it to yourself.
6. Get out of the box you’re trying to fit in to.
You don’t need to fit into every box or frame life puts in front of you. Besides, your soul needs to wander. It needs to be free to lead you to whatever magical adventure is awaiting you. If you constantly push yourself into fitting in, you will never have the chance to stand out.
7. Stop worrying about others’ opinion.
This is one of the things you must let go of right at this moment. Don’t wait for the new day, or for the new week to begin. You need to realize that people may think whatever the hell they want to and say whatever they have in mind, but none of this defines you. Others’ opinion about you is just a small fragment of how they perceive you. It’s not everything that you truly are. So stop giving a damn about it right now, and soon you will see how liberating this feels. Let them talk. You are better than this anyway.
