Today, I have decided to become a better person.
Yes. I have said this many times during my life. Why should this time be any different? There are a couple of reasons why this could be the time I change for good. First, here are some ground rules:
Make the bed daily. I already do this but it should be noted here again that making the bed is the most critical part of the day. It guarantees a clean-looking room and comfort upon return at the end of the day.
Stop ordering food for delivery. This one sounds easy enough. Stop ordering food for delivery. Go pick up the food yourself or better yet, throw something together in the kitchen real quick. It shouldn't take a lot of effort to maintain a healthy diet. Not to mention it's horrible for your bank account.
Pay more attention to those around you. For far too long, you have been completely selfish. It is time to pay attention to those around you. Paying attention in conversations because you genuinely care, remembering small details about your significant other because you're interested and engaged enough, and many other little things are easy ways to show those around you that you care about them.
Spend less time on the phone! Be present in the moment and take your time throughout the day. There's no reason why you need to spend 4 hours a day on your phone. You have books to read, things to write, money to earn, and subjects to learn. The world is far, far bigger than a 6-inch phone screen.
Quit the caffeine addiction. Everything is okay in moderation, however: there is no quirk or status in being addicted to something -- even coffee. One coffee in the morning, one coffee on the weekends. That is all that is needed.
Those are all the rules that come to mind for now. I am sure there's more for you to do and learn about yourself before you become the optimal person you want to be. Until then, focus on these 5.
This time is different. I have found the motivation to become the person I want to be. In all honesty, I felt like a failure until I was able to pay off all my debt. I finally have money in the bank and a stable full-time job. I wake up at a decent time every morning and I even save the partying for the weekends now!
All I need to do is find some stability in academia. If I am lacking anywhere, it is my ability to stay in school and complete my classes. Although I know I am not supposed to do this, I often find myself equating my self-worth with my academic ability. My academics have not been great since grade school so you may be able to imagine the self-image issues I have had in the years since then. I can attribute it to my upbringing.
This is all I have to say for now. Updates to come on my progress. Thanks for reading. À bientôt!
















