4 Things You Should Quit in the New Year

[NitNoy3]

We've all heard the phrase "new year, new you." The beginning of a new year is a great time to start working on improving yourself. Here's a list of things you should quit to make 2015 a happier year.

1. Your Ex

This particularly applies to the ex you’ve broken up with (or vise versa) more than once. Sure, you might be scared that you’ve made a huge mistake, but don’t let your fears prevent you from finding happiness or blind you from seeing reality.

Remember, you broke up with your ex for a good reason, whatever that reason may be. Focus on that reason. Remind yourself of the tough times. Determine what will make you happy, and trust your convictions. You deserve to find someone you won’t need to change, someone who is trustworthy, someone who shares your interests, and most importantly, someone who will adore you as you are. It might take time to find that someone, but he or she will be worth the wait.

2. Your Insecurities

We all have moments when we feel alone or just plain sad - as if we have no one to confide in. However, in most cases, it isn’t that we don’t have anyone who will listen; it’s that we don’t open up because we fear we will be judged.

Eleanor Roosevelt once said, “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” By this, she means that people can be cruel, but it is your choice to allow them to define your self worth. You know best who you are. You have the power to change what you don’t like about yourself. If the people in your life make you feel bad, get out there and meet new people. Don’t worry so much about what others are thinking. The most critical people are sometimes the most insecure, themselves.

3. Your Bad Habit

Every one of us has a bad habit. Most of us have many. Our bad habits range from smoking to bad hygiene to eating too much junk. Even being unmotivated can be considered a bad habit.

Whatever you do that you know you shouldn’t, stop doing it. You don’t have to completely transform yourself. A little change, if consistent, is a big accomplishment. You’ll feel better about yourself in the long run.

4. Your Pessimism

No one enjoys being let down, so sometimes it is easier to be bitter and anticipate disappointment. However, being pessimistic is more of a burden than you think. It prevents you from seeing the things you should be thankful for.

Think about it. The next time you feel hungry, you can simply walk to your fridge. If you want to chat with friends, you can just pick up for phone or laptop. If you want to speak your mind, you can. You have more freedoms and an easier life than most people in this world.

Remember, for every low, there’s a high. So find comfort in knowing that things may seem awful now, but brighter days are always ahead. If you’re busy hiding under the covers, sulking in your own misery, you are sure to miss out on the opportunities to find happiness.

[jjodllwedo]

i do understand the ex thing. i see to many people going back to there ex's. its idiotic. when you have an ex it should make you look at them and go ''atleast now i know what i dont want in a relationship.'' not go back to them like a retarded dog or something.

[Anonymous]

For #2 Insecurities, what role do you think the internet/social media has played in peoples insecurities?

[NitNoy3]

I think the internet and social media makes it tougher for people to escape unwanted "judgements" from their peers.

[Opinion Owner]

Agreed 100% with your statement. Especially more challenging for teens.

[AmberDawnxo]

Great! Really agreed with everything you said here. So thanks ! :)

[NitNoy3]

Thank you

[YourFutureEx]

Good take. Point no. 1 was disrespectful for my name tho. (Jk)

[AdamThomas]

Smoking is a good habit. See how cool I look.