As we slide into 2024 with all the chaotic energy of a group chat at 2am, it’s the perfect time to call out those habits that make us go, “Wait… why am I like this?” No shade, but some of these need to catch an unfollow. Let’s yeet the bad vibes and replace them with something that actually serves. New year, new main character energy.
Procrastinating like it’s a sport
Why it’s got to go: You’ve been playing procrastination like it’s the Olympics, but let’s be real—the gold medal just comes with extra stress and late-night panic sessions.
What to do instead: Try the 2-minute rule. If a task takes less than 2 minutes, just do it. For bigger stuff, break it down like you’re editing a TikTok—short and snappy. Small wins are still wins, fam.
Doomscrolling till midnight
Why it’s got to go: The only thing doomscrolling achieves is stealing your sleep and making you feel like a side character in a dystopian film. Plus, your eyebags deserve better.
What to do instead: Build a bedtime vibe check. Switch the doomscroll for journaling, meditation, or reading a book (a real one, not just an e-book on your phone). Your FYP will survive without you for a few hours, promise.
Saying yes to everything
Why it’s got to go: Saying yes to everything is like overloading your Sims with tasks until they start crying. Spoiler alert: You’re the Sim.
What to do instead: Embrace the power of the chill no. A simple “Sorry, I’m booked” (even if you’re just booked for a night of Netflix) is all it takes. Protect your peace, bestie.
Ignoring your inbox like it’s the plague
Why it’s got to go: Inbox chaos might look aesthetic on Instagram, but in real life, it’s giving ‘hot mess’. Important emails buried under newsletters you never read? Not it.
What to do instead: Go for inbox zero vibes. Check emails in batches, unsubscribe from the spammy stuff, and delete like it’s a toxic ex. Clarity = power.
Overthinking everything
Why it’s got to go: Overthinking isn’t giving ‘deep thinker’; it’s giving anxiety boss. Replaying convos from three years ago? Time to log out of your head.
What to do instead: Channel progress over perfection. Ask yourself, “Will this matter in a week, a month, or a year?” Most of the time, it’s a solid nope. Keep it moving.
Final thought: 2024 is the year of the glow-up, inside and out. Drop the habits that aren’t serving and lean into the ones that make life feel like a hype track. Let’s make this the year we all live rent-free in our own best lives!
