What is life too short for?

Spending time in damaging relationships — whether its parents, partner or friends, put yourself first.
Trying to please everyone — by doing meaningless favors, making decisions based on other’s opinion, etc.
Pursuing a career that you don’t care about — to make your parents happy or to fit into society.
Procrastination — waiting for the day when you will finally start crushing your goals.
Avoiding pain — not taking risks, staying in your comfort zone, not working enough, etc.
Unconsciously watching Tv, movies, social media — trying to escape the reality of your life.
Never growing as a person, realizing your potential — just being okay with a mediocre you.
You wouldn’t give away your money for free, then why do you give away your time — giving it away to people you don’t like.
Working a 9–5 job that you hate but never making efforts to get out of it.
Above all, not pursuing true joy and fulfillment — instead, settling for an okay life.

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