10 Things On My Checklist For Self-Love And Improvement In 2018 | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Student Life

10 Things On My Checklist For Self-Love And Improvement In 2018

It's go time.

113
10 Things On My Checklist For Self-Love And Improvement In 2018
Pexels

Dear Future Me,

As I'm writing this I'm blasting "The Greatest Showman" soundtrack with two of my best friends surrounding me. 2017 was a year I had to grow up a lot and although it's already a few weeks into 2018 I still think it's needed to reflect on the past year that's shaped me. This past year I struggled with a lot, trying to figure out what I was going to do in the next chapter of my life. I struggled with anxiety, losing friends who were a part of my support group, and moving out of my mother's house. I lost a lot of weight from a stomach condition and then thanks to college gained a little less than half back.

2018 for me is going to be a year of self-improvement, I'm going to stop looking at myself negatively and I'm going to obsess over how to improve rather than obsess over what I think should be changed. Although this statement sounds similar, I'm going to not go to the gym to lose weight, but go to the gym to gain stamina and feel stronger. Performing in my schools Show Choir last semester taught me being able to breathe while singing is important and super hard to do when your dying from the choreography.

1. I will cut out toxic people and relationships from my life

2. I will change my attitude towards myself and my body, establish self-love

3. I will take every opportunity offered to me in college

4. I will create art I'm 100% proud of

5. I will keep going even when the negative thoughts seem to outway the positive

6. I won't let laziness get in the way of something beautiful

7. I'll stop pushing people away and except new relationships with open arms

8. I'll avoid caffeine and dairy like my body and doctor pleads

9. I'll treat my body like the temple it is and not abuse it

10. I will find a reason to smile every day

11. I'll be more selfless and do something daily for someone else.

So here's my promise to myself, at the end of 2018 I'll reread this article and hopefully be able to say that I followed the guidelines I set up for myself. I want to focus on improving myself for the better, to stop allowing myself to be my worse enemy. It's time to be focused on me and make 2018 one of the best years I possibly can.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Entertainment

15 Times Michael Scott's Life Was Worse Than Your Life

Because have you ever had to endure grilling your foot on a George Foreman?

1340
Michael Scott
NBC

Most of the time, the world's (self-proclaimed) greatest boss is just that, the greatest. I mean, come on, he's Michael Freakin' Scott after all! But every once in a while, his life hits a bit of a speed bump. (or he actually hits Meredith...) So if you personally are struggling through a hard time, you know what they say: misery loves company! Here are 15 times Michael Scott's life was worse than your life:

Keep Reading...Show less
Featured

12 Midnight NYE: Fun Ideas!

This isn't just for the single Pringles out there either, folks

16221
Friends celebrating the New Years!
StableDiffusion

When the clock strikes twelve midnight on New Year's Eve, do you ever find yourself lost regarding what to do during that big moment? It's a very important moment. It is the first moment of the New Year, doesn't it seem like you should be doing something grand, something meaningful, something spontaneous? Sure, many decide to spend the moment on the lips of another, but what good is that? Take a look at these other suggestions on how to ring in the New Year that are much more spectacular and exciting than a simple little kiss.

Keep Reading...Show less
piano
Digital Trends

I am very serious about the Christmas season. It's one of my favorite things, and I love it all from gift-giving to baking to the decorations, but I especially love Christmas music. Here are 11 songs you should consider adding to your Christmas playlists.

Keep Reading...Show less
campus
CampusExplorer

New year, new semester, not the same old thing. This semester will be a semester to redeem all the mistakes made in the previous five months.

1. I will wake up (sorta) on time for class.

Let's face it, last semester you woke up with enough time to brush your teeth and get to class and even then you were about 10 minutes late and rollin' in with some pretty unfortunate bed head. This semester we will set our alarms, wake up with time to get ready, and get to class on time!

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

The 5 Painfully True Stages Of Camping Out At The Library

For those long nights that turn into mornings when the struggle is real.

3393
woman reading a book while sitting on black leather 3-seat couch
Photo by Seven Shooter on Unsplash

And so it begins.

1. Walk in motivated and ready to rock

Camping out at the library is not for the faint of heart. You need to go in as a warrior. You usually have brought supplies (laptop, chargers, and textbooks) and sustenance (water, snacks, and blanket/sweatpants) since the battle will be for an undetermined length of time. Perhaps it is one assignment or perhaps it's four. You are motivated and prepared; you don’t doubt the assignment(s) will take time, but you know it couldn’t be that long.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments