Encouraging Positive Thoughts & Goals

In case you didn't know, I am a Leo Sun. I love my bougee products, clothes, and always want to be noticed for my style and taste. However, just because someone looks good and seems fun on the outside doesn't mean that they feel that way within themselves. 2019 is a big adjustment period for me- my life is much different than it was 1 year ago.

I am now married to an amazing person, which means that not everything is all about me anymore. Sometimes it is difficult to understand that there is someone I care about that needs just as much attention as I do and disagreements can happen when a person in the relationship doesn't feel noticed or appreciated. I also have a lot more responsibility at work as my skills have developed and new projects come along that are important for the growth of the company. I love being an integral part of our business, but I am human and can feel overwhelmed sometimes. My family and friends are extremely supportive and I speak to them often, but they live thousands of miles away and I don't see them as much as I would like. And then of course, there's money- which in the grand scheme of things shouldn't really matter, but you can't buy a house, travel the world, and (shouldn't) have children without a decent bit of cash. 

Juggling this many things on the plate for the first time in my life in both my personal and professional life can lead to melancholic moments and anxiety. Loops of negative thoughts can really take a toll on the body and spirit and honestly just make things worse than they actually are. I am not a mental health expert so please take any advice in jest (and don't sue me). As January comes to an end, I am taking a moment to reflect on the positive things that happened this month:

• Achieved all deadlines at work
• Secured a passport
• Have a safe & reliable vehicle
• Drastically cut down on dairy and sugar intake
• Went Makeup Free for the entire last week of January
• My mom's Vintage Levi's
• Signed up with my friend Melanie for a blogger event
• Booked a trip home
• Made room in my closet
• Finally got cute glasses

Reflecting on the positive things when you are in a loop of negativity helps me put things in perspective. Yes I know many others have it far worse than I do, but as I said, I am only human and are bound to the emotions, trials, and tribulations of the mortal realm. 

In addition to reflecting on positive things that have happened, I also find it helpful to set a few small goals for the next month. Here are some things that I want to do in February:

• Invest in a good vintage handbag for every day
• Purge my wardrobe of things that are no longer "me"
• Organize all my kitchen tools, dishes, and utensils
• Spend 1 weekend entirely offline with by husband
• Start making plans for an international vacation

Hopefully I can achieve these this month! Let me know if you are interested in monthly posts on this. I hope that this post was helpful to some and can encourage your own positive thinking.