19 Things I Stopped Doing

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Today I talk about 19 things that I've stopped doing. We cover everything from lying and living to regret to buying habits and how I shop differently.

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[Alison-ztqq]

For number 8, I am a gifts person and love little gifts, but also hate clutter and waste. This past Christmas I got all of the stocking stuffers at the grocery store. Food items each person likes that we don’t buy often, like pop tarts, fancy ramen bowls, or the expensive bbq sauce. Everybody was just as happy and the food all got eaten within a month.

[Galehealth]

I also have run away from toxic relationships. And I have forgiven myself from doing that. I can’t ‘fix’ them and my life is so much more peaceful without them. Also, being 70 I can kind of see my expiration date ahead and don’t do projects that don’t give me joy. Life is too short. Thanks for all your inspiration. I’m still learning even at this age and I cluttering my life. Last year it was ‘Clutter free in 23, this year it is ‘More in 24!’

[aprilanywhere]

I just turned 70. It hit me hard. My father died at 78 and that doesn't seem too far away. It's stressing. I just started getting things together that should have already been done. Then I could live the rest of my life, how ever long, more peacefully, knowing that everything was in place. My father did this. I have taken the minimalist attitude so that my remaining years will be peaceful. Thank you for the inspiration you give! It's what I needed to refocus. I don't like shopping, except Dollar Tree. 😂 So I'm taking my grown son's suggestion.... Do what you want. You've given enough to others.❣️

[maggierose]

"I did the best I could at that time." Is a good statement to remember.

[cakedupkevin]

I quit social media altogether because I would doom scroll and compare myself to others online. I'm much happier.

[issababycreates]

"Unwanted advice is criticism". Wow. Just wow! What a game changer. This is advice that speaks to me. Thank you.

[definitelyJulie]

I stopped making up things that I thought other people were thinking about me. I say to myself all the time "What they think of me is none of my business" and it has helped SO much with my self-esteem and anxiety.

[Nina.]

Your idea to give ourselves a budget of $100 to re-buy things if necessary is so great. Can you imagine all the random screws, brackets, and just-in-case items we could let go of if we gave ourselves permission to re-buy them for a couple of dollars IF we ever needed them?

[MrsStC]

At 50, I stopped coloring my hair and embraced the natural gray. I’ve never felt so free to be me! And I wear less makeup now, too.

I also stopped charging my phone and watch by the bed at night, putting them in another room instead. I find freedom to not be tempted to scroll in the middle of the night and am training myself to sleep for longer periods of time again. It’s working!

[JillSwords]

Our time is so limited. At 65 I had a stroke and carotid endarterectomy. Getting older is rough. I plan to spend every moment I have left to enjoy what's most important !

[jo-annr.]

Giving advice when not asked for, I think comes with age… most people want to vent, they don’t want advice.

[lilli]

I cried, when you spoke about forgiving yourself. I am not very kind person. Neither to myself no to others. I was raised this way. I am trying to change that.

[sallieredman]

I stopped looking at beautiful houses on Instagram since I felt so envious. Now I look at women who are fixing things and making them better.

[HappyPines]

Ohhhh Dawn, THIS ONE. The BEST video ever, and number 19... sigh... when my son was 8 I FORGOT TO PICK HIM UP AT A FRIEND'S HOUSE. This was in the 80's (yes, I'm old) and there were no cell phones and the friend's family had gone somewhere and he was waiting outside all alone for me to pick him up. I FORGOT and was OUT TO LUNCH with my in-laws... just la-di-da having lunch OMG!!! Seriously, he waited two hours. I had SEVERE guilt for over 30 years about this. Finally, a couple of years ago, I did exactly what you suggest. I simply forgave myself. I don't know why I couldn't or didn't earlier, or why I was so traumatized when my son barely remembered the event and didn't seem fazed by it... but there ya' go. Please, everyone, do what Dawn said so eloquently. Dawn, you are no imposter, my friend, you are the REAL DEAL, and you are helping so many people so profoundly. You have much to be proud of. Thank you.

[sandrapride]

I quit saving whipped topping, margarine, and cottage cheese containers!

[ExtraLforLove]

Our family stopped listening to the radio in the car. It broke, and we received a huge blessing! Alone in the car gives us time to think or pray and when we are with the kids, we just chat. Occasionally on trips we listen to preselected mp3s or CDs, but mostly we just enjoy listening to one another.

[sandrasnow]

I stopped making fancy meals every single night of the week for my family. Simplifying the things we eat regularly has reduced my stress levels and given me more time to spend enjoying my kids. Eggs and toast, cream of wheat (made with eggs and milk), pancakes with fruit, and even sandwiches are totally acceptable dinner meals for us now. I still make more put together meals a few times per week, but I don't stress over it.

[missfrederic]

As an OB nurse for years, cold newborns start utilizing their brown fat storage (of which they have a limited supply) and glucose levels drop. They are then more and more difficult to feed and the cycle continues. Babies, especially newborns, are MUCH quicker to start going downhill and consequently crash than adults. So there was no need to forgive yourself. Brain/Neuro pathways and lungs are the last things to finish developing so yes, every day makes a difference. And it does not matter if a baby is “full term size”, that is only a single piece of the puzzle.

[juliewright]

Cancer at age 38 taught me a lot. But mainly I don’t say “yes” to doing everything anymore. Downtime is needed and I am no good anyone if I’m stretched too thin. And I don’t need a big purse 😂 I carry a small crossbody purse now that has a slim wallet, pen, chapstick, 2 keys and a phone. That’s all I need daily.

[farmgirl]

I don’t have collections of anything anymore.
I don’t do crafts anymore.
I quit buying and planting so many flowers. A few pops of color are good for me. And, I don’t miss hauling the three huge bags of Miracle-gro soil home from Costco every year. In fact every year when I walk by it in Costco, I feel a huge relief.
I no longer feel the need to have a huge wardrobe.