Everyone has experienced regret at
some time or another. Hindsight is always 20/20 but one of the best things you
can do is to make good choices today for a better tomorrow. If you set yourself
up for success now with these ten unexpected yet great choices, you will be in
a better place in five years.
1.
Commit to a certain lifestyle
Creating a lifestyle that lets you
grow physically and mentally is a process that will take time. It can be highly
difficult to develop healthy eating habits and exercise routines that fit your
individual needs. A healthy lifestyle can lessen your risk for needing medical
care, which can be extremely expensive.
2.
Figure out your desires
If you have been putting off choices
about yourself, you will never get around to becoming the person that you are
capable of becoming. If you have been setting your dreams on the sidelines for
others, you will always stay where you are. You are meant to become someone and
do something. So get out there and go do whatever it is you want to do regardless
of what anyone else may think.
3.
Stay in respectful relationships
If you have a significant other or
are pursuing a relationship, remember that you deserve to be respected just
like they do. If you find yourself in a disrespectful relationship or if you
are consistently being taken advantage of in any way, cut your ties with them.
You deserve to be loved and respected for who you are, always.
4.
Ditch toxic ties
If you have friends that constantly
drag you down with their overly dramatic lives, or if they use you for this and
that, or if they make you feel worthless than you genuinely are, let go of
them. These people are not true friends and do not deserve a place in your
life.
5.
Strengthen your inner circle
Strengthen your inner circle of
friends by maintaining relationships with people that are in the same direction
as you. A good circle of friends will motivate you to stay on your life path
that will lead to who you are supposed to be.
6.
Know when to walk away
When you are in situations that make
you uncomfortable or that do not accurately represent who you are, walk away.
You are not obligated to remain in a situation that gives you negative
feelings.
7.
Keep finances separate
If you are in a relationship, keep
finances separate. It is better to divide finances between theirs, mine, and a
joint account than use a joint account. Keeping finances separate leads to fewer
fights about money, especially if there is a spending problem. If the
relationship goes south, things will be less messy in the end, too.
8.
Buy now, pay now
Loans and debt come with interest
rates that can hurt you in the long run. If you can, pay for the item when you
purchase it. This will keep your debt amounts down. Also, try to pay off any
current debt first before accruing more debt.
9.
Set long-term savings goals
The sooner you start saving now, the
better off you will be in the not so distant future. There are various options
for savings plans for college and retirement so you will be able to find one
that suits you and your needs.
10.
Start using monthly budgets
Monthly budgets can help you
determine how much you make in income, how much you need to live each month,
and budgets can also help you identify spending problem areas. Remember to make
realistic monthly budgets and stick to them.
These choices are not the only
decisions you can make to set yourself up for a better future but, they are
great choices to start with in the beginning. These choices will help you in
your relationships with others, relationships with yourself, and your financial
means which will ultimately develop a better you.
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