Last week we looked at 5 things we should START doing for a better 2012. Today we look at the flip side…

• Stop procrastinating. There’s a reason this post includes the “today.” Putting things off reduces the chances you’ll actually do them. It also adds to stress and frustration later when you’re trying to get too many things done on deadline.
• Stop making excuses. The excuses stop today. Whatever it is you know you should be doing – do it! Don’t justify your lack of action. Simply act.
• Stop blaming others. Sometimes your ideas, your goals, your experiences are blocked by other people and their influence — but there’s only so much power others can have over you. Eventually we need to man (or woman) up and take responsibility for ourselves and find away to better ourselves. Forgive those who have wronged you and move on. Remember that refusing to forgive someone is like drinking poison and hoping the other person is hurt by it.
• Stop obsessing over emails (or Twitter, or Facebook or any other messaging services.) Check them once or twice a day. Reply, delegate or trash immediately.
• Stop eating on the go. I realize there are times the drive-thru is super tempting — especially when it’s you and two 14-month-olds — but the less time we spend eating, the more likely it is we’re eating junk food. Schedule your day in advance so you have time to sit and enjoy (and hopefully prepare) a healthy meal vs grabbing something you’ll scarf down in your car while running from errand to errand.

What else would you add to the list? What can we stop today for a better 2012?

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