They’re only going to keep going on without you.

2.Unfollow anyone who makes you feel anything less than inspired, empowered and happy to be who you are.

3.Stop arranging and posing photos and just take snaps of things as theyre happening.

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4.Make a spreadsheet and manually write out everything you spend each week.

Nothing will make you more self-aware of your spending habits, or help to hold you accountable.

5.Make an appointment for the doctor that gives you the most anxiety.

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Show up for it.

6.Download podcasts that interest you to listen to every time you commuting or driving in your car.

It will be cathartic.

Theyre only going to keep going on without you.

9.Improve things in small increments.

take a stab at drink a half cup of water today.

Go to the gym and walk on the treadmill for 10 minutes, if thats all you could do.

Go to sleep 15 minutes earlier than normal.

Slowly adjust to new norms, and build momentum.

10.Go to a bookstore or library and pick out a copy of something that interests you.

Stop trying to read to look smart or keep up with whats happening in the literary world.

Read what captures your interest.

Thats what will make you better.

14.The next time someone is blatantly or passively rude to you, politely acknowledge it.

Tell them that what they said was hurtful, and that you didnt appreciate it.

Make being there as pleasant of an experience as possible.

16.Do the dishes as you dirty them.

This will make mornings go much more smoothly.

Do what you say more than you say what youll do.

20.Dont say what you hate about your life, wish you had, or want to be.

Talk about what you want, what youre creating, and who you are.

21.Use SPF, have safe sex, and open a savings account.

22.Stop trying to be everything.

24.Adopt the mantra: I am willing to see this change.

Being willing to see something differently is the first step that most people dont even get to.

Be willing to be different.

Be willing to grow.

25.Be mindful of who you vent to.

Assume that what you tell one person is what youve told the world.

26.Make more time for people.

Call your sister every time you go food shopping.

Tell your mom you love her more than you think is necessary.

You arent as alone as you think you are.

Start thinking of it as a best friendship you earn when you are your most whole and genuine self.

30.Build a professional website or online portfolio.

31.Figure out a way to monetize your favorite hobby.

32.Write a worry list.

Every time something is bothering you, write it down instead of mulling it over.

33.Write a wish list.

At the end of the week or month, pick a few things off of it.

It will save you tons of money and help build delayed gratification.

34.Pick a few healthy, inexpensive foods and teach yourself how to prepare them well.

35.Go out of your way to help someone else.

Volunteer, protest, or advocate for another persons wellbeing.

Doing so will help build your sense of purpose and confidence.

36.Have a plan of action for when you feel overwhelmed by your emotions.

Instead of sinking and feeling helpless, return to your list.

37.Learn the invaluable art of knowing when to keep your mouth shut.

38.Work on being a little more humble.

39.Make an energy chart of your day.

Instead of trying to manage your hours, manage your energy.

43.Read articles that help you move on.

Like this one,about getting over a relationship.

44.Stop expecting life to always be good.

This isnt because youre broken, its because youre functioning the way youre supposed to be.