Changes

I've been lamenting a lot recently about the stagnicity of my life at present. I've talked in depth, with several people, about the fact that there are many things in my life right now which I have little/no control over and the frustration that it causes me. Tonight I am resolving to change the things that I CAN change, using my blog as a public record of my efforts.

I have decided on some rules and I am hoping that the sum total of following these rules will lead to better health for me, mentally and physically:

Rule 1: NO caffiene... I successful gave up caffiene a few years ago and didn't touch the stuff for a long, long time. I experienced better sleep, less anxiety, heightened natural concentration and just generally felt good about myself. I eventually allowed myself to have the odd bottle of coke as a "treat" which has lead to my full-blown abuse of the rule when drunk. I have relapsed severely and will address this by going cold turkey.

Rule 2: NO alcohol... another vice which I have successfully avoided in the past. It is almost socially unacceptable to be a non-drinker but I feel that drinking leaves me under the illusion that I am more likable when I am not sober. If this IS the case then I will endeavour to improve my sober personality. If it is not the case then I will only come to realise this by staying sober. I'm am toying with the idea of allowing myself to break this rule for 90 minutes a week when watching MUFC play live, though I may choose to go completely cold turkey for the sake of making the accomplishment more pure.

Rule 3: Positive Mental Attitude... I was most successful during the time of my life where I focused on my cummulative achievements in a day (no matter how small), as opposed to being frustrated with the things I had failed to achieve. I intend to go back to celebrating the little victories and I am certain that, long term, they will combine to become my biggest successes.

Rule 4: Save Save Save!... I will aim to spend less money per week than I am earning. Although this won't be easy, due to the nature of my wage, I intend to ensure that my income is greater than my expenditure week-on-week for the foreseeable future. I hope that spending £0 per week on alcohol will go a long way toward resolving this

Rule 5: Smile. If I honestly can't find a reason to do so. I'm going to go out into the world and knock down doors until I find one

BONUS Rule 6: Stay fit... I will strive to do at least 30 minutes of exercise every single day. If it is 10pm and I have not exercised since waking I will do 50 sit-ups. I will try to ensure that I do not break this rule 2 days running.