LOL! There is something wrong with the fact that the first song I play of the new year is “I’m Not Okay, I Promise” by MCR. I told Alexa to play My Chemical Romance radio and that’s the very first song it chose. I’m not even feeling emo right now.
Bliain nua shona!
or
Athbhliain faoi mhaise duit!
Both can be used to say happy new year in irish, so happy new year!
2020 is finally here, I’m so glad to leave 2019 behind me. This is going to be my year, things are going to happen because of my new attitude about things. No more waiting for things to happen, I’m going to make them happen. This is my life and i need to make it my own.
First off there are things I’m going to do to make things better for my health. This means there are things that I do not plan on purchasing.
THINGS I WILL *NOT* BE BUYING FOR MYSELF FOR MY HEALTH
1. No more soda
This is something that i have said every year that I’ve been trying to better myself which has been for about the past 4 or 5 years or so but I’m going to do this. Instead of soda I will drink more water and tea. I’ll even keep this journal up-to-date with my progress.
2. No more cigarettes
I sadly have been smoking off and on for a while now and I’m so done with it. I don’t like the way smoking makes me feel. No more, I’m done. They say “once an addict always an addict.” I intend to prove that quote wrong, I made it for 3-1/2 years before picking a cigarette up again and so I know that I can do this. I am strong and I have the power.
3. No more indulging in foods that are unhealthy
I do know that I can’t give all this stuff up immediately however I can moderate what I eat, even my nutritionist says I can eat whatever I like but to practice moderation. Chocolate however will take me a bit. I mean I don’t sit and eat chocolate everyday all day but it’s something I still need to watch. I have gone from regular chocolate to dark though so that’s a good thing.
I have already changed to eating grains and wheats when it comes to my breads and I don’t eat as much of it as i used to. That one was tough because i love my bread.
I buy more fruits and veggies than I used to as well. Fruits I know one has to be careful of because of the sugars but at least they’re all natural sugars.
I’ve changed to eating healthier cereals like Cheerios and Raisin Bran. Special K makes a few flavors that I’ve gotten into as well.
5. No more fast food
While I can’t control where we go to eat dinner when going out with friends, I can control what I eat while we’re out. I will look for the healthier option at the place we are eating rather than just choosing something on the menu that sounds good. The healthier option will taste good too but I mean I’ll be looking for something other than the typical burger and fries.
THINGS I WILL DO TO BETTER MY HEALTH
1. I will monitor my caffeine intake
I love my coffee but who doesn’t? Well, my brother Kyle doesn’t like it and refers to it as poison, but who normal doesn’t like their morning coffee? I won’t completely give it up but I’ll make an effort to watch how much I drink. I know they say that coffee has healthy properties and I wonder if this encludes the decaf?
2. I will find ways to exercise
Whether it’s finding a gym or pacing inside my house I will find a way to walk a bit each day. I can’t stand this sitting around anymore, it’s driving me nuts!
3. I will think of ways to help my mental health
Writing, singing, meditating and spending time with my cats are all ways that I usually try to stay sane. I will due more of this and also limit my social media presence. I will be around just not as much as I used to. I need to do this for myself and keep away from the drama. I don’t usually get involved in drama in the first place but there are times when it finds me. LOL!
4. I will practice more self-care
This is pretty self-explanitory.
I also vow to be there for my friends more, last year I felt like a horrible friend and this needs to change.
I am done with allowing people to walk all over me. Sorry, this is not happening this year.
I will not let others dictate how I should think and feel. Again, self-explanitory.
I will care less about what people think of me. I lost a friend this past year who was like a sister to me because she decided that we couldn’t be friends anymore due to our similar pasts. That really and truly hurt but I’m going to strive to no longer let things like that bother me as I didn’t know her in person, just online. Yes online people are just as good of friends as offline so don’t take that wrong, but she was so unpredictable and that’s all I’ll say about her.
If a person likes me, cool but if not I’m going to just let it go.
I’m going to choose a name and stick with it. I’m sorry to those who get confused when I change my name and I thank those who have stuck beside me no matter what name I choose. I’m grateful to you all but I’m going to pick a name and stick with it this year. To those who can’t understand my need for a name change than I apologize. I know that i have pist some of you off and for that I’m truly sorry and i do understand you being upset about it. All I ask for is a bit of understanding.
Last but not least…I’m going to save money the best way I can. This will be hard to due as we’re living in a situation where it’s tough to do. We can’t afford this place and we’ve made that no secret. If this means giving up things then I will do it.
All of this I will try to make happen this year, Progress as well as failures will be documented.
I wish you all a very happy 2020! May this be your year!
Take care of yourselves and each other.
Remember self-care is good for mental health.
XO.