I read an article on Upworthy…clearly we see a theme forming here lately.
About 24 Rules for being a human being in 2014
It got me thinking…how do I want to be better in 2014 in regards to the article?
I wont name them all because you can read them in the article but I want to elaborate on the ones that stuck out to me.
I want to be OK with not being OK. I suffer from anxiety and depression. I have talked about it on the blog before and its no secret to anyone in my life. Im OK 90% of the time but like most people I have off days. I need to be OK with those days. Let them come in and go out and know that its part of life. That I am not the only one who deals with this. So if you deal with this too dont hesitate to reach out to me and lets talk about being OK with not being OK.
Realize that perspective determines everything. This is huge. Our perspective on life determines everything. As I’ve gotten older I’ve noticed my perspective changing a lot on certain things especially my friendships and the relationships I have with the people in my life. Thats a big one for me.
Be radically, sincerely, honest. Yes this. I do not even need to elaborate. Just this all the time.
Get dressed everyday just for yourself. This is huge for me. Mainly because I am a yoga pants, PJs girl for most of the day and working for home doesn’t help that so I am going to be better about getting dressed everyday.
Carve out time to do nothing but be with yourself. OMG this is needed. I need to be with myself more. I have got to have more alone time. More time to read, take an hour to get a manicure and pedicure without answering work emails, go for a walk where Im not answering work emails, go shopping where Im not answering work emails, do anything where Im not answering work emails. Basically have time where Im not answering work emails or working. Just time for Me, time for Neely. Making myself a priority. Basically I just added 3 things from the list into one and thats OK 🙂
So read the list and tell me what things you want to focus on in 2014
How can we be better in 2014?
Girl thanks for posting this! Amen to a lot of these. I’m with you on the it’s ok to not be ok& yes if I could live in pjs I would.. But I won’t 😉
I could definitely do the ‘get dressed for yourself’ each day. I homeschool and work from home. On the days I do get dressed with makeup and all, I do feel a difference. I need to remember that feeling when I don’t want to do it. Thanks for sharing and the reminder
I need the get dressed everyday to my list! And take better care of myself (eat better/exercise regularly).
Great reminders! I always have the same goal each year – to drink more water…Maybe 2014.
Sometimes it’s hard to just be okay with what’s happening. I need to be better at that. Too much stress over stuff I can’t control is just not good for anyone. I just need to be okay with the moment and move forward.
Also, I want to pay it forward more in 2014.
I have anxiety and depression as well. You’re right, the bad days need to be accepted just as the good ones bc they are what they are. I like the dress for yourself one… My office has a locked door so I don’t see many people during the day and tend not to care what I look like during the day.
I have been working on a list for the “52 things that make me feel better” for my blog in 2014. One “thing” a week, is the idea. No huge commitments, just 52 little changes to make me a better me (ok, some are big). But I’m glad to see a lot of people are focusing on how to make themselves feel better/happy in the new year. I hope we all get there!!
One of my biggest goals for next year is to give more love be more love. Inspired from and Ed Sheeran song. The world could use more love and you never know who you will touch by doing so.
thank you for posting . nice