5 Habits To Leave Behind In 2026

Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better. ~Maya Angelou 

Here are 5 habits that will not serve you in 2026. View them carefully and thoughtfully.

1. Overthinking

2. Hard Conversations

3. Playing Small

4. Waiting for permission

5. Carrying emotional baggage into leadership

Personally, Overthinking hits hard especially when you’re a perfectionist. It sometimes set unrealistic expectations, high standards, fearing mistakes and tying ourselves to flawless performance. This often leads to stress.

Procrastination due to a fear of failure, anxiety and harsh self-criticism, creates a cycle where nothing feels good enough. Overthinking is something to seriously about.

So which habit do you plan to leave behind? Do share. We would love to hear.

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Author: Dr. Shelly

Dr. Shelly Cameron is a leadership strategist, executive coach, and author of 12 nonfiction books, including The GreenLight Factor and Success Strategies of Caribbean American Leaders. She is the creator of the GreenLight Leadership Framework and founder of Global Coaching Corner. She leads the Ignite Caribbean 30 Under 30 Emerging Leaders program. Drawing on over 20 years of global HR leadership experience, she's passionate about helping professionals navigate change and design fulfilling lives through intentional goal setting and self-discovery. Her research was published in the JAABC Business Journal, and she was a featured author for the 2026 Africana Arts & Humanities Festival's 250th celebration. 🎉 A thank-you: SuccessfulLeaders.net just crossed 100,000 views! Grateful for every reader who's made this milestone possible.

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