I'm doing 24 things
ARGH!!! When will I learn to stop being so negative and self-pitying? And stressing out about things that haven’t happened yet, or things that are really really inconsequential?! Stress takes over my life, makes me lose my appetite, stops me sleeping, makes me feel ill and makes me upset. Why would anyone intentionally want to feel this way? I need to get a grip and fast, otherwise it will start to affect people around me, and as past experiences have taught me, this is NOT good. Perhaps I need to breathe more deeply, stop tensing/hunching my shoulders and meditate more often. Perhaps I just need to stop over-analysing everything. Perhaps I just need to clear my mind. I need a holiday, but that isn’t happening any time soon. You have to make the best of what you’ve got don’t you? It’s time I saw that and stopped wallowing in self-pity and got happy!
creativeJen's Life List
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1. stop procrastinating
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2. stop stressing
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3. stop worrying about things that don't matter
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4. relax more
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5. sell my art
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6. go to the gym regularly
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7. Finish my NVQ in Retail before my birthday
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8. write and publish a novel
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9. drink more water
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10. be less tired
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11. stop hitting snooze in the morning
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12. meditate
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13. be less paranoid
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14. work less hours
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15. have a more interesting wardrobe
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16. become self employed
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17. go to Glastonbury
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18. Go on a road trip around England using public transport
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19. study Taoism more seriously
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20. visit Japan
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21. leave a note in a library book
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22. Send a message in a bottle
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23. see my favourite bands in a foreign country
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24. scream my lungs out in an open field
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How I did it: I now make at least one piece a week, whether digital or hand-made. Could take me ten minutes or an hour, doesn't matter. I also include writing in this, because it's also creative, and some weeks i just don't have time or inclination to get the art materials out! Read how I did it…
How I did it: It's easy, this one. Just become aware of what you're doing! I found myself just watching repeats of things most of the time, and thinking, what am I doing sitting here when I can find something far more productive to do! I've been labelled as an outcast at work because I don't watch X Factor, but I'm proud of this! I've got far much more done around the house-niggling jobs like sorting photos, but especially making more art-I don't … Read how I did it…
How I did it: I just used my mobile instead. I'm sick of being overcharged by BT and I'm going to look into switching providers in January. I was surprised at how little it cost me to phone my mum on my mobile too! Read how I did it…
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...on Saturday! Everything is done now, all prints are made and photos are checked and ready to go. I just need time to devote a whole day to setting up listings, and Saturday is the next free day, so everything’s on schedule to finish the challenge within the time! YEY!
I already have ideas for more products to make…
I have funds to enable me to go at least once a fortnight, if not more. And my 5-a-side football keeps me fit too. I’m going to tie in walking too (although not in this gale force weather!!!)
