Nuala83 Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 I’m not happy in my life. I’m unsatisfied in so many areas that if I don’t do something and soon I’m in danger of getting seriously depressed. Trouble is I can be quite lazy at times and I tend to procrastinate so I thought to keep me motivated I should write down all the things I wanna change here. So here goes…. Re-invent my style: I want a totally new look. My dress sense has become a bit dull in the past couple of years and I feel it’s time to chuck out ALL my old clothes and get some new ones. I also plan to change my hairstyle by going blonder (highlights) and going for a new cut. I plan to start this when the new autumn/winter lines come out. Get a new job/change career: I have hated my job for the whole time that I’ve been in it (about a year). I knew at the time that it wasn’t for me but because of the job market being the way it was I was in no position to leave. I’m still not but I can start seriously looking for something else and not just making half hearted attempts. Fix a few imperfections: I’ve got a mole on my face that has always bothered me and I’ve already made an appointment with my GP to see what can be done about it. He said I can get it removed on the NHS for free. Yaaay! He also said that the scar that’s left will be tiny and barely noticeable. I also plan to get my teeth whitened and my front tooth (which I chipped a couple of years ago) fixed. I’ve made an appointment for September and I’ll find out the cost (I know it’s gonna be very expensive) then. Move out of my mum’s house: I had to move back in with my mum about a year ago (after my dad’s death) and I’m still here. Now she’s feeling more able to cope, it’s time for me to get out there and get my own place again. This won’t be able to happen till I get a new job because my work is close to where I live so if I moved to the city centre I’d spend a huge chunk of my wages on travel. But once I have a new job, moving out will be possible. Meet new people/make new friends: A lot of my friends have moved on or moved away and I’m finding myself quite lonely at times. 2 got married this year, one got engaged and since my boyfriend dumped me I’ve lost him as a friend too. I don’t know exactly how I’m gonna meet new people but I think joining a class might help. I’m painfully shy and I find it difficult to make new friends but I really crave that bond with people. This one might be hard to achieve but of all my goals I consider this one to be the most important. Take up a new hobby/take a class: I’m hoping that learning something new will take my mind off my failed relationship, help me get out there and meet new people and make me feel better about myself. Get a new passport: Not just get a new passport but also get a decent passport photo taken. My last one was hideous and I’m so relieved it’s finally expired. This time I’m getting a stunning picture taken. May as well if I’m gonna be living with it for 10 years. And last but not least I want to find love…..who knows, maybe when I’m in a better place in my life it’ll find me Link to post Share on other sites
GorillaTheater Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Good for you. We all have areas we need to work on, and a firm plan to do so will probably help you get where you want to go that much quicker. Best of luck. Link to post Share on other sites
laRubiaBonita Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 i think the most challenging thing on your list is "A Good Passport Photo" honestly- it is hard, i have had two passports thus far and the latest photo is waay better than the first- but it still sucks. the way i see it though, i probably will look crappy like my picture after traveling abroad. great list, goodluck- and remember Rome was not built in a day, so do not fret or give up your goals if you have to work a little harder at them. Link to post Share on other sites
Author Nuala83 Posted August 12, 2009 Author Share Posted August 12, 2009 i think the most challenging thing on your list is "A Good Passport Photo" Hahahaa it very well might be! It just keeps going through my mind that I'll have it for 10 years and I've had to use my old one (taken when I was 16 and looked like sh*t) so many times for ID purposes that I just can't bear to have another bad photo. I resolve NOT to look like a scrag! Link to post Share on other sites
Author Nuala83 Posted September 21, 2009 Author Share Posted September 21, 2009 I’m not happy in my life. I’m unsatisfied in so many areas that if I don’t do something and soon I’m in danger of getting seriously depressed. Trouble is I can be quite lazy at times and I tend to procrastinate so I thought to keep me motivated I should write down all the things I wanna change here. So here goes…. Re-invent my style: I want a totally new look. My dress sense has become a bit dull in the past couple of years and I feel it’s time to chuck out ALL my old clothes and get some new ones. I also plan to change my hairstyle by going blonder (highlights) and going for a new cut. I plan to start this when the new autumn/winter lines come out. Get a new job/change career: I have hated my job for the whole time that I’ve been in it (about a year). I knew at the time that it wasn’t for me but because of the job market being the way it was I was in no position to leave. I’m still not but I can start seriously looking for something else and not just making half hearted attempts. Fix a few imperfections: I’ve got a mole on my face that has always bothered me and I’ve already made an appointment with my GP to see what can be done about it. He said I can get it removed on the NHS for free. Yaaay! He also said that the scar that’s left will be tiny and barely noticeable. I also plan to get my teeth whitened and my front tooth (which I chipped a couple of years ago) fixed. I’ve made an appointment for September and I’ll find out the cost (I know it’s gonna be very expensive) then. Move out of my mum’s house: I had to move back in with my mum about a year ago (after my dad’s death) and I’m still here. Now she’s feeling more able to cope, it’s time for me to get out there and get my own place again. This won’t be able to happen till I get a new job because my work is close to where I live so if I moved to the city centre I’d spend a huge chunk of my wages on travel. But once I have a new job, moving out will be possible. Meet new people/make new friends: A lot of my friends have moved on or moved away and I’m finding myself quite lonely at times. 2 got married this year, one got engaged and since my boyfriend dumped me I’ve lost him as a friend too. I don’t know exactly how I’m gonna meet new people but I think joining a class might help. I’m painfully shy and I find it difficult to make new friends but I really crave that bond with people. This one might be hard to achieve but of all my goals I consider this one to be the most important. Take up a new hobby/take a class: I’m hoping that learning something new will take my mind off my failed relationship, help me get out there and meet new people and make me feel better about myself. Get a new passport: Not just get a new passport but also get a decent passport photo taken. My last one was hideous and I’m so relieved it’s finally expired. This time I’m getting a stunning picture taken. May as well if I’m gonna be living with it for 10 years. And last but not least I want to find love…..who knows, maybe when I’m in a better place in my life it’ll find me UPDATE: ell It's been over a month since I wrote this and I'm slowly working through my list. I'm trying to be realistic about the timescale therefore some things are nowhere near being achieved but as I complete the easier goals, it'l help me towards the harder ones. Here's what I've done so far. 1. I've got a new job! It's only a part time job but I'll be working it on top of the one I have at the moment (which I hate) so I'll be working 40 hours a week. Much better than the 20-25 I was previously working! Once I start I plan to keep on job one but keep looking for something to replace it, meanwhile I'm gonna try to save as much as I can for a deposit on a flat and my winter wardrobe. 2. I've been put on a waiting list to get a mole on my head removed (stupid mole!) so that should be done in a few weeks, and I'm seeing my dentist in a weeks time to discuss fixing the chip on my font tooth and getting my teeth whitened. 3. I got back together with my ex boyfriend. Is this a good idea? I hope so. Time will tell I s'pose. 4. I've been looking into classes and decided to embark on a computer course to brush up my skills and improve my job prospects. I've sent emails to various colleges and am currently waiting for their replies. That's all just now. So far so good I think Link to post Share on other sites
ReturnToSender Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Oh wow..this is very inspirational!!! Thanks for posting an update...would love to see more! Im in the process of self improvement myself...man what a journey! Link to post Share on other sites
fawn Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Good for you! Little things will make you feel better and removing moles is nothing go for it.:bunny::bunny: Link to post Share on other sites
Author Nuala83 Posted September 22, 2009 Author Share Posted September 22, 2009 Thanks. Actually this list is just a snippet of what I'm hoping to achieve. I wrote out a full list called the "Get Your Sh*t together List" and it consists of a lot of basic things I've been putting off (stuff I feel I should have achieved by this age). It also contains personal goals that are private, therefore not included in my shortened forum list. I've put a timescale for each set of goals and I think I should be able to complete all the tasks within 1 year. I highly recommend writing a "Get Your Sh*t Together List" to anyone interested in self improvement Link to post Share on other sites
Meaplus3 Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 This is awesome that you were able to make a list of things you wish to improve. Really, such a good way to acheive your goals. You should be proud of yourself. I wish you the best of luck in the getting there. You can do it. Mea:) Link to post Share on other sites
Trey Walter Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 One more proof that writing down your goals really helps to achieve them Keep it up, Nuala! Link to post Share on other sites
ReturnToSender Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 That "Get Your Sh*t Together" list sounds like a great idea. Im always thinking of things I want/need to do and well...still thinking of it! hah! Putting them down would make me hold myself more accountable...Im going to get on that today! You are very inspirational Link to post Share on other sites
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