Adapted from http://www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/10-things-stop-doing-yourself-today.html
Rather than continue making the wrong choices and focusing on the wrong things, you can give yourself a fresh start by avoiding those things that bring hurt and pain.
Here are 10 things you should stop doing to yourself from today.
1. Stop criticizing yourself
Give yourself a break already! Everyone makes mistakes. There is nobody in this world who is perfect. Tell yourself you will do better next time.
2. Stop believing the negative opinions of others
Take negative opinions with a grain of salt. You are stronger and more capable than people think and you prove this when you rise up and keep going. Correct what needs correcting and ignore what needs ignoring.
3. Stop focusing on what you don’t have
You can never have everything you want in life and focusing too much on what you don’t have can be a terrible waste of time, energy and resources. So, wake up each day thankful for your life and draw strength from a deep reservoir of gratitude for the things you do have that mean something in your life.
4. Stop putting yourself last
Continue putting yourself last and you will be drained, overwhelmed and susceptible to stress, depression and other health problems. Take care of yourself first. This is not selfishness; it is wisdom for living.
5. Stop spending time with the wrong people
Surround yourself with people who will uplift you—not those who undermine your worth. Mark Twain notes: “Good friends, good books, and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life.”
6. Stop worrying too much
Don’t let worry paralyze you. If you made it this far, there is no reason why you will not make it in the future. Life always has a way of working things out for the better in the end.
7. Stop trying to be someone you’re not
You may emulate some good qualities of people you admire, but only to complement (not replace) who you are as a person. Just enjoy being yourself and you will ultimately draw the right people who will love and appreciate you genuinely.
8. Stop having unrealistic expectations
Consider your talents, skills, qualifications and experiences and weigh these against your aspirations and vision for the future. Align everything with the circumstances of your life and set realistic goals and expectations.
9. Stop trying to buy happiness
Nathaniel Hawthorne says: “Happiness is as a butterfly which, when pursued, is always beyond our grasp, but which if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you.”
10. Stop giving up too soon
Life will throw many trials and challenges you way. That is what makes living so exciting. Good things come to those who persevere. Besides, as Jane Addams rightly observes, nothing could be worse than given up too soon and leaving one unexpended effort that might have saved the world.
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