Alright, let’s talk about what to leave behind in 2024 dahil adults na tayo. Here are a few:

1. People-pleasing to the point of exhaustion
   • Saying "yes" to plans you don't want. Bending over backwards for others while neglecting yourself. It's time to stop. Save your energy for the people and things that matter. “No” is a complete sentence, promise.
2. Procrastinating big plans
   • Ilang taon mo nang sinasabi: "Next year na 'to!" Pero 2025 na, wala pa rin. Whether it’s starting a side hustle, mag-try ng bagong hobby, o kahit mag-ayos ng kwarto, small steps lang. If it’s overwhelming, just take baby steps. Basta simulan mo.
3. Holding onto fake friendships
   • Kung hindi sila happy para sa’yo, bakit pa sila nasa buhay mo? Let’s normalize cutting ties with people who only show up when they need something. Real friends give energy, not drain it.
4. Ignoring financial goals
   • Wag natin hayaan na puro YOLO nalang. Start that emergency fund, track your spending, and set realistic goals. Even ₱50 a day can add up. Google “52-week savings challenge” if you need a starting point.
5. Over-apologizing
   • Bakit lagi ka puro sorry? Sorry kasi nag-no ka? Sorry kasi gusto mo ng tahimik na weekend? Tama na ‘yan.
6. Unrealistic self-comparison
   • Social media is a highlight reel. Ang nakikita mo lang ay success nila pero hindi yung hard work at failures behind it. Focus on your own timeline, kasi iba-iba tayo ng path. Wag masyadong ma-pressure.
7. Postponing self-care
   • Hindi selfish ang self-care, okay? It can be as simple as drinking more water, sleeping earlier, or saying “no” sa mga bagay na di mo kaya ngayon. Take care of yourself kasi ikaw lang din ang may kaya nun.
8. Toxic productivity
   • Tigilan na natin yung “Grind 24/7” mindset. Rest is not lazy; it’s necessary. Wag tayo magpa-pressure sa hustle culture na para bang dapat may side hustle ka palagi. Hustle if you want, pero find balance.
9. Fear of starting over
   • New job? New city? New chapter? Scary but that’s where growth happens. Stop holding on to the old because it's familiar. Growth is uncomfortable, but stagnation is worse. Take the leap. Kaya mo yan.

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