All of us presumably live freakishly busy lives. As I write this blog post, I’m counting down the minutes I have left to send out my college applications. There is just SO MUCH STUFF TO DO.

So, I suggest that instead of just creating to-do lists, you create yourself not-to-do lists as well. If you don’t do the list thing, it’s important to be mindful of how many opportunities you have to do different things. Accepting every opportunity available to you would hinder your ability to do what matters most to you. For example, this year, I felt like I’ve done way too much. Or at least, I’ve committed to way too much. At school alone, I’m the treasurer for my student government, a Social Action Service Leader, and student taking a full load of credits (even though I don’t need any more to graduate). By trying to run a business at the same time, I was being careless. By trying to add a social life to the mix, I was also being careless. Thus, in order for me and any of you to live happy fulfilling lives, it’s important to prioritize the many things you’d like to do with the many things you can and should do.

This may come off as being a ramble, but I think it’s serious. Look at your life, write down everything you’re doing with the hours per week you spend on it, and prioritize what means most to you. Cross the stupid things off the list. Cross interactions with any dimwits off the list. Your life is hectic as it is; no need to deal with any stupid assholes who critique your everyday existence!

And as of right now, I’m crossing blogging off my list of things to do. That is, until I send in the college applications I’m supposed to be doing.

Jessica Mah is a 17 year old entrepreneur, blogger, and sophomore in college. She’s currently the founder of a startup, managing editor at Startupism.com, and Jessicamah.com.