Having a quarter-life crisis? Here are 17 things you need to let go of ASAP to get your sh*t together.
Your Ex
You’re on. You’re off. You’re on. You’re off again. MAKE A DECISION! Stick with it. Your future will thank you.
Your Dead End Job
Don’t waste 30 years in a job you hate. Find something you love doing, figure out how to make money doing it, and then do it forever. (Unless it’s illegal.)
Acting Younger Than You Are
You’re not a kid anymore. It’s not sad. It’s life. Embrace it.
Dressing Like You’re Younger Than You Are
If you dress like you’re still in high school … people probably will not think you’re still in high school. They will think you’re trying too hard.
Drugs
Hugs not drugs!!! No, but really. Depending on the drugs you’re doing, some make you dull while others make you hate life the next day. Get a clear head to get your life together.
Binge Drinking
Binge drinking might seem fun while you’re doing it, but the next morning? The next morning will be brutal. Because you – and your liver – just aren’t that young anymore.
Toxic Friendships
Friends being unsupportive jerks with jealousy issues? Let them go, let them go….they can’t hold you back anymore….
One Night Stands
Trade your one night stands and racking up notches in your belt for a well-constructed network of friends with benefits.
Fear of the Unknown
Explore what you don’t know. Forget you fear of the unknown and learn new things. Now is the time!
Your Comfort Zone
In order to breach your fear of the unknown, you have to get out of your comfort zone. It’s haaaaaaard. We know. Do it anyway.
The Idea That You’re Smarter Than Everybody
You’re so not smarter than everybody. And really, if you’re not being challenged intellectually by those around you, you need to find new people to be around.
Being Closed-Minded
Open your mind to new ideas. Be willing to shed some of your long-held beliefs if you find they no longer fit your life and where you want to be.
Gossip
Stop gossiping. If it doesn’t build you–or other people up–it’s not worth your mental energy. Gossip will just tear you down.
Binge Watching TV
Exception to this rule: Orange Is The New Black.
Your Fear Of Getting Older
Just think of yourself as a fine wine! (That you will not binge drink!)
That Terrible Haircut
Life’s too short to have bad hair. Find a stylist you can trust and make that person your best friend.
Going Out Every Weekend
It’s okay to stay home and chill. Just make sure you’re not binge watching TV.