What positive changes have you made about yourself?

[bootylicious]

I will start:

 

- I have begun to get more independent and I am loving it!

- I am learning to let go of my anger and focus on the future, not the past.

- Starting to do things which I was not allowed to do and it is so much fun.

- I am around true friends.

- Starting to value myself as a human being.

- Happy in knowing that I can make my own decisions and not have people force their decisions on me.

- Working and I actually get to keep my wages! :bunny:

- Taking each day as it comes and try not to worry so much like I used to.

[Trialbyfire]

Great list bootylicious! You go!

 

Consistently distancing myself from negative influences.

[Pedigree]

I've lost 16 kg (35 pounds) and went from obese to being a few kgs away from normal weight. As a result of this, I've become more confident and assertive.

 

Go me!

[Samari]

In terms of positive changes a few I think. I remember a while back for the longest time, I was worrying about not having a girlfriend so much. It was really bad and all the worrying just made everything around me worse. In part to that I was really lazy in school, work was very annoying, and I was honestly becoming pathetic in my opinion...almost resorting to desperation for any girl.

 

I'm 20 years old and I've decided to take a new path. And that's to put myself first and make sure that I'm happy with my own well-being. I'm working out at the gym and starting a strict diet to get in better shape and have a much nicer looking body, I'm practicing my illustrations more (I'm an artist basically) when I was lazy to practice before, work still sucks but not as much as it did before. So I've made a few changes, and it seems that I'm not talking to my friends that much anymore, but whatever. I mean I only talk to them on AIM or MSN anyways because everyone goes to college so far away. So I think I've taken a small step towards being a lot happier personally. I just need to maintain it now.

 

Then I can worry about the females I guess. Everyone says be patient and what you're looking for will come to you and that it's not good to rush into something. And I've decided to listen to this advice. Like I said I'm working out to build my confidence up so that should help. Hopefully everything works out.

[Prodigal Princess]

I quit judging people and started partying with them.

 

I also stopped wearing headbands and scrunchies.

[annieo]

Thanks to Ekhart Tolle books and a month long bout of insomnia:

 

Living in the present moment, watching it calmly, savouring it, and resisting the habit of projecting into and worrying about the future, or fussing and fuming about the past.

 

Being more forgiving of others and myself. Not judging. Letting go of the idea of perfection, and appreciating the beauty that IS.

 

On a more mundane, physical level, I hope to eventually quit smoking.

[mental_traveller]

I will start:

 

- I have begun to get more independent and I am loving it!

- I am learning to let go of my anger and focus on the future, not the past.

- Starting to do things which I was not allowed to do and it is so much fun.

- I am around true friends.

- Starting to value myself as a human being.

- Happy in knowing that I can make my own decisions and not have people force their decisions on me.

- Working and I actually get to keep my wages! :bunny:

- Taking each day as it comes and try not to worry so much like I used to.

 

I like your username

 

- more focused on work and other goals

- started pursuing things I've wanted to do for a long time, but previously not got around to e.g. martial arts, learning to sail

- decided to focus on relationships that make me happy, not what is the norm for society or what other people expect or think I should do

- spending more time on the finer things in life, great books, films, music

- being more responsible with money

- no longer drinking to excess

- switched from PC to Mac

[cutegirl]

Lol, when I first read the topic I thought you were referring to physical improvements. When I think of "self-improvement" my mind automatically thinks of physical improvements as in "what I have been doing to improve my looks". I guess you can see where my mind is at, at all times. Yea, I know I'm vain and I love it. I am not ashamed. Looks what was I thought about until I read the replies and was shocked that no one even mentioned anything about appearances.

 

This is what actually popped up in my mind

 

get my eyebrows threaded

take CLA tonalin to increase muscle tone

been working out more to improve muscle tone

started alternating a retinol cream with a mandalic acid lotion to fight aging

use a vitamin c serum during daytime (skinceuticals CE Ferulic under sunscreen)

just bought La Roche Posay sunscreen with mexoryl to fight sun damage

New Nars blushes

New Fix It Spray from MAC to give my face a dewy finish

New summer dresses

New wedges for summer

New antioxidant day cream from Clinique to improve skin tone etc

 

I guess these are all positive changes for myself. My skin is glowing and people think I'm 18 when I'm actually 30, I mean my skin actually glows.

Its a combo of the retinol and vit c serum I think.

 

So basically I have been improving my :

 

skin = it glows

hair = looks shiny and healthy and sexy

wardrobe = im stylin and profilin

body, more muscle tone

eyebrows are perfectly arched and symmetrical

makeup is more flawless

 

I probably should be worried about changing my mind too (I'm sure others might think so) but I don't care,

for now I'm all focused about improving the looks.

[jes674jes]

cutegirl how did you get yoru hair looking healthy and shiny?

ive highlighted my hair and its damaged so i was wondering if your regime would work for me.

 

anyway i'm trying to improve the following:

1. stop being jealous of the girls my bf is friends with

2. stop being so needy and need approval

3. overall attitude about myself

 

so far i'm trying my best!

[Trialbyfire]

jes, if you have fine hair, don't do this but if you have thick hair, try 100% natural shea butter. Melt a bit in the microwave, gently rub into your hair, let sit for awhile, then style as normal. Do not put it on up close to your scalp. Start from the jawline down.

 

This is very rich stuff and will make fine hair limp and heavy.

[jes674jes]

:)thank you so much trial i'll give it a try!

[Trialbyfire]

You're welcome jes. I've got hair down to my arse so it needs a lot of extra care to stay healthy looking!

[Isis1808]

Im in therapy to improve my attitude and anger.

Im trying not to argue about my bf's ex girlfriends calling him so much.

Im doing good by my child.

I've been more connected to my friends.

Ive been more connected to my mother as well.

Trying my Hardest not to make a big deal about the past...

 

Theres a lot more but i think ill leave it at that...

[LucreziaBorgia]

I am more assertive now.

I am going back to school for my masters in the fall.

I am putting together chapters for my book.

I have stopped eating fast food entirely.

I have nearly stopped eating fried foods (a major weakness).

I eat lots more fruit and vegetables.

I take Tae Kwon Do three nights a week, and run three nights a week.

I stopped dressing like a schlub and am paying better attention to my style.

I dropped nearly all my caffeine.

I have put painful and dead end relationships behind me.

I am saving up for a new car next year.

I have reestablished ties with my family.

I have been working toward a happy medium with my husband.

[confused2007]

• Graduated college
  
• quit smoking after 8 years (Going on 1 yr non-smoker)
  
• Exercise 3-5 times a week
  
• Eating healthier
  
• Employed at a company where my work is recognized and I enjoy it
  
• Reading more
  
• Drinking less
  
• Seeking hobbies that interest me
  
• Trying to enjoy life and smell the flowers
  
• Trying to become more sociable
  
• Trying to think less about the future and start living in the present
  

A breakup with my ex (She cheated on me) lit the fire under me to do the above. Thank you ex!