Have you thought of any resolutions or goals for next year? Did you manage to achieve the ones you wrote down this year? Well, right now many of us are reflecting on these things. No one would want to start a new year directionless so we are thinking of ways we can have an awesome 2023.
For us to prepare adequately, we also need to think of habits we should leave behind this year. Everyone has their own list of things that are preventing them from being the best version of themselves.
It's great to be aware that you need to do better in certain areas so that you can know where to improve. If you're looking for a good place to start, this list has some recommendations you could consider as you make the necessary changes come 2023:
Any habit that is ruining your healthHabits that affect our health negatively can come in different forms. We know some obvious ones like drinking excessively or smoking.
But, there are some toxic habits that go unnoticed such as extreme dieting. Even over-exercising is on that list because it can cause serious health problems.
If you're dealing with any addiction to toxic levels, you should purpose to seek professional help. Try and reach out to someone this year so the healing process can begin early.
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We can all recognize apologizing as a positive thing. When we've done something to hurt or disappoint someone, we politely say sorry.
However, there is a level of apologizing where it becomes excessive. Feeling the need to say you're sorry for something that wasn't your fault could be a sign of low self-esteem.
Next year, start working on your confidence and call yourself out when you're feeling the need to apologize when it's unnecessary.
Underestimating yourselfThis is another habit that is connected to self-esteem struggles as well as the fear of failure. When you don't feel worthy of winning, you're less likely to chase after your goals, even when you're perfectly capable of achieving them.
Healing when you have this issue begins with your mindset. Start speaking positively about yourself today and also avoid making self-deprecating jokes that could destroy the self-esteem you're working hard to build.
Making excusesIn 2023, no more lame excuses. This is different from having genuine reasons why a goal couldn't be accomplished because you will know you could have done better.
For you to quit this bad habit, learn how to make realistic goals and build the discipline you need. Achieving goals is difficult so you can't escape the need to work hard.
People pleasingPeople pleasing can be described as the impulsive need to make others happy all the time. People who struggle with this sacrifice their own needs to the point where it might start affecting their well-being.
Know that your needs matter and that it's unrealistic to make people like you all the time. Once you change your mindset gradually, you will stop feeling guilty for not catering to everyone's needs at their convenience.