December 11 – 11 Things

December 11 – 11 Things What are 11 things your life doesn’t need in 2011? How will you go about eliminating them? How will getting rid of these 11 things change your life? (Author: Sam Davidson)
1. Negative thoughts, friends, actions. Basically anything that is not going to better me in 2011 I need to not let in my life or associate with. If this means letting certain things or people go then it’s something that I have to do.
2. Baggage, I promise myself not to carry over any baggage into the New Year. I have to be able to forgive any unkind acts as well as once again let go of situations that only threaten to add baggage to my life.
3. FAT! I have got to get on my fitness and eat better to become a healthier example for myself and my daughter. This is a major thing that I need to work on. The gym will be my best friend this new year.
4. Anxiety. There are things that we can change and things that we can’t. I need to accept that and not let myself get upset or over anxious over things that I can’t change. Its life, shit happens and I will get over it so no more stressing!
5. Complications. This is another one of those things that I really need to work on. Sometimes we put ourselves into situations knowing that the outcome is not going to be good. I need to learn to step away and let go sometimes.
6. Procrastination. 2010 was a year of accomplishments for me, but it was also one where I procrastinated a lot in school especially. I need to plan & prioritize better so that I stop waiting until the last minute to do things.
7. Putting Others First! In 2011 no one will come before me. I am famous for putting everyone else’s needs ahead of my own and it often leads to frustration and disappointment. 2011 Is Mines!
8. Fear. We all have fears and I know that I probably won’t be able to get rid of all of mines in the year to come, but I will not be afraid to take risks, to fail, to get hurt, to cry or even to laugh when I feel like it. I will own the moments in time regardless of the consequences.
9. Insecurity. Although I plan on losing weight and getting in better shape, something that I need to work on is loving me the way I am now. A very special friend has helped me to better appreciate who I am lately and I love that feeling, but it shouldn’t depend on him. I should wake up and love what I am and what I see.
I struggled to find 11 things and when I really thought about it, this isn’t a bad thing. That means that for the most part even with the 9 things I vow to get rid of, my life is pretty good and headed in the right direction. Getting rid of these things will allow me to find a better version of the me I love. I will be free of the negative & I won’t be afraid to take a chance on things that I want or love. Here’s to 2011!