Whether it’s the pot calling the kettle black, a skunk calling a rose stinky, or even people who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones; you never want to be the person that screams hypocrisy. No one is perfect. We are bound to talk about what problems we are each enduring with our friends. It’s just how things work – you need other opinions or more so verification that you’re following the norms or are in the right about something. When you’re the one who is constantly providing verification and giving you helping hand out, you tend to put your own self on a back burner. But if there is one thing I am guilty of, it’s not listening to my own advice, and even some things from my friends. Let’s face it, some things are just easier said than done, and these are the top 15 that I’ve come to realize are the trickiest to tackle.

1. Not over reacting.

There’s one word I try so hard to remember, yet fail so badly at executing in the heat of the moment, breathe. In and out and repeat, maybe it’s worse at first glance.

2. “Taking things slow.”

Maybe you’re not ready to dive into something whole heart first, that’s okay. Time can heal, and more time can help.

3. Going day by day.

You can’t plan it all, no matter how many colored pens you have consuming your agenda, so much can change and happen in a day.

4. Not comparing yourself to an ex.

Yeah, you may not be that tiny blonde, or that curvy brunette, but they are not long with them for a reason. Don’t go past the pictures on your man or woman’s profile, you don’t need to click theirs and psych yourself out.

5. Not comparing your ex to someone else.

That ship has hopefully sailed a heck of a far distance away. You don’t have to hold on to your fears of possible similarities – they aren’t the same person. You’ve grown from your last heartbreak, and you just need to trust in your growth.

6. Not buying those shoes that aren’t on sale.

You can wait, if they are meant to be then they are meant to be… on sale that is.

7. Filling your gas tank when it hits its final quarter.

You know it’s better for your truck of car to not run it dry, but what’s a few more miles?

8. Not answering those late night snaps from past relations.

It’s tempting to up your snap score, and it’s nice to talk to someone when your eyelids are as heavy as the conversations can be, but just maybe not with someone you’ve had history with.

9. Not drunk swiping.

That’s just never a good idea. Try a drinking game or anything else, put that phone and that app away.

10. Turning off Netflix after their, “are you still watching” notice comes up.

Maybe, just maybe you should listen to Netflix and shut it off for a little bit. Or switch from the TV series to a movie.

11. Saying no to that 3^rd refill on your coffee mid-day.

Maybe try a nap, give your heart a rest.

12. Keeping your deflate gate comments to yourself.

You may have a great joke, but someone else will come at you with sharper words. And they most likely aren’t gonna be pretty.

13. Going to sleep early.

Sometimes there aren’t enough hours in the day, so you stretch your day a little bit more each night until you’re getting two hours of sleep and taking a nap mid day. It happens – but 8 hours are suggested necessary for a healthy body. You know it. Maybe lightening your daily load can help, or get more organized. Agendas are God sent.

14. Second-guessing the good people and aspects of your life.

Yes, things can go right in life. It’s not unbelievable, it’s possible. Yes, it takes darkness to see a light, but that light can stay bright for a long time if you pursue it. Try to keep that in mind.

15. Not eating the whole carton after a rough day.

It’s tempting… but think of it this way, if tomorrow is rough; you’re going be more upset if you have to buy another carton. Try eating half.