10 Things You Should Leave In The Past
YOU MIGHT NOT be proud of all the things you’ve done in the past, but that’s OK. The past is not today. Here are ten things to leave behind and grow beyond:
1. Letting other people write your life’s story
You could spend your whole life worrying about what other people think of you, or what they want for you, but it won’t get you very far. If you don’t take charge and design your own life plan, chances are you’ll fall into someone else’s plan. And guess what they have planned for you? Not much!
2. The fear of making mistakes
Often our greatest achievements and our most beautiful creations emerge from the emotions we live, the lessons we learn, and the messes we make along the way. Just ask a poet, an artist, a songwriter, a lover, or a parent; in the long run, things rarely turn out as planned, just better than you ever imagined.
3. The belief that "perfect” means the same thing to everyone
Perfect people come from every corner of this beautiful planet and can be seen everywhere—even in the mirror. Yeah, that’s right! Perfect is the way we are born. Perfect is the way we are now. Perfect is unique. We are all perfect just the way we are.
4. Negative thinking
It is our thoughts that really dictate the way we feel, so why not choose thoughts that make you feel amazing? The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate. You can choose to make the rest of your life the best of your life.
5. Doing something just because others are
Give yourself permission to immediately walk away from anything that gives you bad vibes. There is no need to explain or make sense of it. Just trust what you feel.
6. Not following your intuition
One day your life will flash before your eyes; make sure it’s worth watching. Stop and think about it. Really think about it. What is it that you really want to do with your life? Forget what you think you should do. What excites you? What feels impossible? Be honest with yourself. Your answers don’t need to make an impression on anyone but you.
7. Procrastinating on your goals and passions
The difference between who you are and who you want to be is what you do. Yes, it will hurt. It will take time. It will require dedication. It will require willpower. You will need to make healthy decisions. It will require sacrifice. You will need to push your mind and body to their max. There will be temptation. But I promise you, when you reach your goal, it will be worth it. And remember, nothing you have passion for is ever a waste of time, no matter how it turns out.
8. The belief that failure is the opposite of success
Failure is not the opposite of success, it is part of success. Failure becomes success when we learn from it. If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change. Instead of looking at what’s missing, and how far you still have to go, focus on what’s present, and how far you have come.
9. People who want you to be someone else
Never change who you are. Be yourself. People will love you for it, and if they don’t, let them go.
10. People who are already gone
There are no failed relationships, because every person in your life has a lesson to teach. Sometimes you simply outgrow people. Don’t try to fix the unfixable, just accept it and move on. When someone leaves you, it’s important to emotionally release them. And know it’s not an ending— it’s a new beginning. It just means that their part in your story is over. Your story will go on.