The word "Stop" is very common in the English language. So, it's no surprise that there are many different lessons you can learn from this small but powerful word.
The fact is that there are many ways to stop someone or something. You can stop your car at a traffic light, stop your work for lunch or even stop doing something wrong. All these meanings of the word “stop” will help you understand life better and make the right decisions when needed.
Stop Doing What You Know Is Wrong
You know what is bad or wrong, so stop doing it. You don't have to do anything against your will. Just a few seconds of thinking can change your actions and behaviors for the better, so try to take a minute before you start something new and check if it's the right choice. It doesn't matter how many times you've already failed or succeeded at doing something, because every moment in life is a new opportunity to think about what you should do next.
Stop Focusing on Negativity
We might think that being cautious all the time about everything we say and do will help us avoid negative consequences, but it could lead us to another extreme: having too much fear in us. Always thinking about the worse outcome and listening to other people's negative opinions will only add more pressure on you and will make your life harder than it actually is. So, stop worrying all the time! It doesn't help at all.
Stop Comparing Yourself To Others
We tend to think that we're not good enough or that we don't measure up when we compare ourselves with others, but it's just a waste of time and effort. You can never be like someone else, so don't even try it because there is no point in doing something if your heart isn't fully involved in it. Just do what you love and everything will fall into place eventually (if you believe in such thing).
Stop and Smell the Roses
Life is fast-paced and we constantly want more and more in order to be happy, but if you stop for a moment and smell the roses (or any other flower) I'm sure you'll feel much better than you do right now. We often forget about simple pleasures when we stress ourselves too much with work or family issues - so never miss an opportunity to relax every once in a while! It will allow your body and soul to recharge so that when it's time to return, you can give 100% of yourself back into everything that matters most.
Stop Comparing Your Today <> Yesterday
If something doesn't go as planned, don't worry about it because tomorrow is a new day and you'll have a chance to start over. Life is a process, not a destination - so stop comparing your today with yesterday because it's going to be different no matter what you do. We all make mistakes and we can't go back in time to change anything, but we can learn from our past in order to avoid the same mistakes again in the future.
Stop Fear of Failure from Stopping You from Trying
What's worse than being afraid? Failing after trying hard, that's what! Every person fails sometimes and it might hurt when things don't go as planned, but don't let this feeling paralyze you for good! If something doesn't work out at first try, it just means that you need to try a different tactic and eventually you'll succeed! So, don't be afraid of failing -just try harder next time.
Stop Living Life on Autopilot
In the blink of an eye your life could change forever if something unexpected happens, so never dare to take anything for granted because it might not always be there tomorrow. Try to live every moment as consciously as possible because it's better than having no memories at all from this wonderful thing called 'life'. So let's stop being strangers to what we have and start appreciating everything that surrounds us -from nature up to loved ones.
Stop Wondering What Could Have Been
It doesn't matter how many times you've cried over the past because it's over, you should never ever think about what if or could have been. Stop feeling sorry for yourself because all that matters in life is what happens right now -so get back into your routine and start living like there's no tomorrow. If you don't do this I'm sure you'll regret it later (and probably cry again)
Stop Comparing Your Present to Other People’s Past
Nothing lasts forever, not even good memories of the greatest time spent with someone who was important in your life. They're just memories after all, so enjoy them while they're still here but don't try to compare them with anything else because every person has his/her own set of unforgettable moments no one else can replace. And lastly...
Stop Assuming the Best is Yet to Come
The past didn't turn out as you had imagined and your future may not be a bed of roses either, so stop hoping for too much because nothing in life is guaranteed at 100%. I'm sure you want all your dreams to come true but wishing won't make it happen -you have to start working for it right now if you don't want to end up old with lots of wasted time on your hands : )
I keep telling my friends that everyone can not have the same speed or strength, just because Mr A did something and it works, doesn't mean it will still work for Mr B. We shouldn't compare our efforts to others.