We’ve all experienced situations where we want to do something but don’t think it’s the right thing to do. Whether in anger, fear or even exhilaration — these quick decisions can be costly mistakes. We may be tempted to act during the heat of the moment – but some actions should be stopped, no matter how tempting. We can avoid costly errors down the road by taking a moment to step back and analyze your options. Here are the 10 things you must never do – even if you desperately want to.
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Never Send an Angry Message
When you are mad, you may be tempted to log angry texts or emails. But you’ll regret it if you send it immediately. Words expressed in anger can be more damaging than we realize – once you say them, you can’t ever get them back. Rather, take a deep breath and wait until you’ve settled down. When your head is clear, you might not want to send the message at all or you might want to rephrase it.
Never Make Big Decisions When Emotional
Strong feelings such as anger, sadness or excitement will get in the way of your judgement. When you’re in a rush, it’s easy to give up your job, break up with someone or buy yourself something big (even something big like a house!). But those big decisions made at emotional high or low points are the ones you’ll regret at the end. Wait until you are in a calm state and you can reason it through.
Never Share Too Much on Social Media
You might be tempted to write about every detail of your life when you are frustrated or feeling proud — But oversharing can backfire. Personal problems, workplace antics, or even photos of expensive purchases may trigger judgement, embarrassment or even security risks. Think twice before you publish – Do you want everyone to know about it?
Never Lie to Cover Up a Mistake
When you mess up, it’s tempting to lie to avoid trouble. But lies always catch up with you and make it worse. To admit that you got it wrong might feel awkward — but it’s a mature move. People tend to admire a person who owns his actions more than a person who conceals them.
Never Drive When You’re Exhausted
If you’re tired, it’s all too easy to tell yourself that you can just make it and keep driving. But driving when you’re falling asleep is just as bad as driving drunk. You’re slower to respond – you make more errors. Pull over, take a nap or change drivers if you’re with another person. Safety always comes first.
Never Spend Money You Don’t Have
It’s tempting to splurge on something you want, even if you can’t afford it right now. Spending is simple when using credit cards and loans but can create chronic stress. The cost of debt mounts quickly and what seems like a small expense can take months or years to clear. If you can’t afford it, wait until you can.
Never Ignore Your Health
Missing doctor’s appointments, bingeing all the time, and dismissing warning signs from the body may seem like nothing at the time. But these decisions can be disastrous in the long run. It’s easy to ignore health when things get busy – but treating yourself now will help prevent larger problems down the line.
Never Gossip About Someone
Talking about others behind their back might feel satisfying in the moment if you’re angry or upset with them. But rumors are nasty things. People distrust those who talk about others, and it can cause relationships to deteriorate. So, if you have a problem with someone – either address it directly or let it go.
Never Ignore Red Flags
Whether in a relationship, job, or financial deal — it’s easy to disregard signs when you want things to work out. You’ll even tell yourself that it’s not really a big deal or that it’ll go away. But ignoring early warning signals will cause bigger issues. Make sure you listen to those signals in your gut – it will save you so much trouble in the long run.
Never Try to Please Everyone
It’s easy to say “yes” to everything and make everybody happy, but that will leave you exhausted and unappreciated. But you can’t please everyone no matter how hard you try, and you don’t have to. Prioritize what’s important to you and define limits. You need to prioritize yourself from time to time.
Disclaimer: This list is solely the author’s opinion based on research and publicly available information.
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