Friday, 12 December 2014

5 things to stop doing in 2015

With the year coming to an end, I look back and thought about the things I did that I shouldn't have done. Life is all about trial and error, nobody succeeded on the first try. I have come to a glorious conclusion and now I present to you, 5 things everyone should stop doing in 2015. 

1. Having high expectations


One thing I did was to constantly believe that people would treat me exactly the same way I treat them. The brutal truth is that the world does not work this way. You can put in everything for this one person, but in their mind, you are nothing but a speck of dust. Stop anticipating, it's not going to help at all.The more you try to reach for greater heights, the harder you fall. I kept waiting for miracles to happen but this only occur in fairy tales. 

In 2015, don't give yourself such high hopes again. Function in such a way that you don't expect wondrous things to happen to you. If you have mental preparation that you will be rejected, you wouldn't be taking things the hard way. In order not to feel upset, you need to tell yourself to be prepared to fail. By having this mentality, you wouldn't be afraid of people letting you down. Sound logical?

2. Procrastinating


Procrastination is the biggest killer of all. You only have 365 days, 8760 hours, 525600 minutes and 31536000 seconds a year. So much more could have been done only if we didn't decide that lying down in bed doing absolutely nothing, is more important than doing what's important. To be honest, I am the greatest procrastinator ever. I missed out on a multitude of activities just because i was plain lazy. Looking back, I was such a fool.

In 2015, don't be a victim of procrastination. Do something about it! I know procrastination feels sooo good. On the other hand, having something accomplished and feeling productive is incomparable to feeling blatantly lazy. It takes a heart of steel to not be tempted by procrastination, but once you are there, you will never look back. 

3. Splurge unnecessarily


Keeping up with the latest fashion trends used to be of utmost importance. I would spend a lot of money on clothes,beauty and cosmetic products. As the year goes, I realized that fashion is only temporary and all that could have been used more appropriately. All of my savings were spend on materialistic objects and were definitely not put into good use.

In 2015, don't spend money on wants but rather on needs. After working in the retail industry, I finally realized that money is hard to earn. Oh boy did I regret my actions in the past, how I wish I could just press the rewind button now. Next time you are buying something, ask yourself: "Do I really need that pair of new jeans?" Keyword: really. 

4. Taking things for granted


Be it your parent's love or the kindness people has shown to you. I am guilty of not treating people right, I know I have sinned. I have regretted making some choices. A few circumstances wouldn't have turned out like what it is today if I didn't make the wrong decision. 

In 2015, don't be trapped in this vicious cycle,appreciate what you have around you. Love and be loved. Be kind, be respectful and be thankful. However, when some things are broken, it is difficult to repair. It is not always your fault, everyone is learning and sometimes, people just make mistakes. What passed is the past, there is no purpose in looking back.

5.Trusting people too easily


Lending your trust to people who turned out to be a back-stabber was the greatest mistake of 2014. I trust too easily and made myself vulnerable. Learning the truth hurts, but being in the dark completely is much more painful. Getting slapped in the face by the truth can wake you up. I once had a friend ask me this: "Why are you telling me all this? Do you trust me that much?". It was only then did I realized that I wouldn't be so agonized if I knew how to trust the right people.

In 2015, don't be so naive. The world is a complicated place filled with pain and betrayal. Learn to be smart and not have faith in the wrong people. Be careful of what you say and do, you will never know when people can use it against you.

May we all have a 2015 filled with less drama and more happiness. It is up to yourself to make the year exceptional. Good luck!



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