5 Things You Should Stop Doing In 2017

5 Things You Should Stop Doing In 2017

A new year means a fresh start. You can give up bad habits that have been holding you back and start living better. There is nothing you can't do with a brand new year. The following are five things that you should stop doing in 2017.

1. Stop spending money you don't have

If you spend money you don't have, you are putting yourself into debt, which is bad for your financial future. If you stop spending money you don't have you can not only pay off any current debt, but you can also start saving money. Just because you have access to credit cards doesn't mean you should feel free to use them to purchase things you can't afford to pay off. Get into the habit of shopping with cash and you'll never spend more than you have.

2. Stop eating unhealthfully

The food you put into your body contributes to your mood and your energy. If you eat a diet that mainly consists of junk food, fast food, and foods that are high in sugar you may feel sluggish and depressed. This year decide that you want to be happier and full of energy. Add fruits, vegetables, and lean protein to your diet. You will quickly feel the difference when you start eating better.

3. Stop spending time with toxic people

Toxic people can ruin your mood, your entire day, and even drain your energy. If you spend time with people who whine and complain all the time, they can change your mood from good to bad in no time. Even that anticipation of knowing you will hear from certain people can be enough to give you anxiety. If you have negative feelings about someone in your life because of how interacting with them leaves you feeling, you are under no obligation to have them in your life. You deserve connections that leave you feeling positive. Don't feel guilty cutting toxic people out of your life.

4. Stop being so hard on yourself

Life is difficult, so it's important that you don't put undo pressure on yourself. Decide what really matters to you and focus on those things. If other people have expectations of you, stop feeling as if you need to live up to them. Your job is to create your life and make yourself happy. Make sure that you don't create unreasonable and overwhelming expectations for yourself. Set goals that excite and inspire you and stop comparing yourself to other people. Things might look easy for someone else, but you have no idea how they may have struggled.

5. Stop living life in a routine

A routine can be comfortable and make you feel safe, but it can also be boring. If you do the exact same thing week after week with no change your life won't be very exciting. Living life in a routine that you're used to and afraid to stray from makes it difficult to experience new things. Instead of taking the same route to work every day, try a different one. If you walk the exact same route to do your Sunday errands, start in a different location at a different time. Don't be afraid to shop at a different store now and then. You might be used to yours, but you probably walk through it without even paying attention anymore. Keep up-to-date with what's happening in your city so that you can take in more events. If you have a job that requires you to start and finish at a certain time during the week, you want to make your weekends a little more exciting.

In order to live a better life, it's important to break your bad habits. Bad habits often hold you back from your potential. You can be happier in 2017! :)

Comments (3)

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Paschalis
Unfortunately, it is getting worst every year. People just want to spend for the sake of spending.
eLnEgRo
Awesome!

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