The school musical just finished its last performance Sunday, so effective immediately, I will have more time for me. Thus intertwining with my "Have Katana Time" theme for the month of May. This month's goal seems as though it's incredibly selfish. It seems as though I'm thinking about only myself, when in all reality, I'm just getting started. In order to affect those around me in a positive way, I've learned that I have to have a positive attitude at least 99% of the time as well. In order to do that, I have to make myself happier. Not necessarily just with myself and image, but happy in general. The cliché birds singing in the morning, dancing while I dust the house type of happy, perhaps. Everyone has their own version of happiness, and I'm here to find my own.
Little Goals to Help My Big Goal
Take more baths.
To a woman, a bath can be the most relaxing way to wind down after a long, difficult day at work or school. Dealing with problems, knowledge, and people for eight hours straight can be incredibly tiring for some people. Women love to find comfort in baths, I've learned. I've never been much of a bath person myself, but who am I to judge? How can I say this method of relaxation is silly when I rarely experience it myself?
I can't.
Meditate.
Meditation has always been a chore for me. My mind is always racing, filled with thoughts that began six hours ago. I tend to dwell on certain ideas and events that fill my day, so it makes it difficult to wind down and just meditate. I plan to meditate for only five minutes a day at first and hopefully increase to at least twenty. Research says that meditation causes your breath rate to go down to a level of rest twice that of a deep sleep. Meditation is used to relax and (commonly) to learn how to be one with oneself and surroundings. Gillian Anderson said that "meditation and yoga is about connecting to the higher part of you, and then seeing that every living thing is connected in some way."
Paint my nails. Do my hair. Take the time to take care of myself.
Young girls always feel the need to look pretty. They feel like they need to impress the people around them through their image. Lately, I've been neglecting such an image to an extent that should never be reached. "Have Katana Time" is all about improving the way I see myself and taking time out to make ME feel good. Taking the ten to twenty minutes to paint my nails would do that, however small the task seems. The same thing should be done with my hair. It can be worn in a simple fashion. I wash my hair, condition it, then let it air dry or blow dry it. That's it. But, I should do more. And finally, I want to buy at least five frivolous clothing pieces I don't really NEED. In return, however, I must get rid of two pieces of my wardrobe for each one thing I buy (i.e. Five frivolous items=Ten wardrobe items).
For the love of God (or any other deity), clean my room and keep it that way.
Cleaning can be incredibly therapeutic. It gives you a sense of peace and serenity knowing that you've organized a space where you spend a lot of time. My ONLY problem is keeping it that way. I'm a teenage girl. In the morning, I never know for sure what I'm going to wear to school. Of course items of clothing will be tried on, and then thrown back into the closet. Key word: thrown, not hung up, or placed neatly. The same thing happens with my drawers. For at LEAST one week of this month, I would like to clean my room, and keep it that way. Thus, bringing a sense of organization, control, and peace to my life and heart. One website that I'd like to ponder using: Clean Home Ideas - Your Source for Cleaning Solutions!
If I think of any more, I'll be sure to post them. If YOU think of any potential goals, contact me via Blogspot or e-mail and let me know your suggestions!
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