It's kind of funny, but I'm kind of a germaphobe and when I stop and think about it, it freaks me out. But, it's a lifelong habit and will take some to retrain myself. I've tried just willing myself to stop. I've tried the bad-tasting nail polish. Neither worked. I never imagined myself doing hypnosis, but I was desperate and gave it a shot. I think because I've been doing this so long, it's ingrained in my subconscious, so I need to access my subconscious to stop. The two sessions I did helped me to stop temporarily, but I've started up again. However, I have a recording the hypnotherapist gave me and she said if I listen to it every day, I should see results after a few weeks.
This is a big one... I've barely even allowed myself to say this out loud, because it just seemed too ridiculous. I don't even know what I'd write about!
But there was a time, in my younger years, when I loved nothing more than to write and I took for granted that I would write books one day. Then I grew up, "faced reality" and decided it wasn't practical.
I've recently decided, though, that I'm saying to hell with practicality. I know I'm a good writer; I know I can do this. So, I WILL do it. I don't know when or how, but I will.
This has been on my to-do list for 7 years, easy. Not only will it help me in applying for full-time jobs (first, by enabling potential employers to more easily see my work, and second, by showing my web design ability), but it will also help me in seeking out freelance work. Plus, it will be good practice at web design — something I don't get to do much of. And, honestly, it will be fun. I always forget how much fun it is to immerse myself in a new, truly creative project until I'm actually into it!
Because I know I can. And I want to get to the place where exercise is fun!
I love reading, but sometimes I forget that I love reading. I'd love to focus on classics, but honestly, to start, I'd be happy to just read any one book per month. It's amazing how much better I feel after an evening of reading, as opposed to an evening of TV.
I don't want to be in pain for the rest of my life, or to be unable to do the things I want to do.
I want to be in better shape-- both to lose weight and look better/feel better about myself, but more importantly to improve my long-term health. I also want to make healthy habits the norm for me so that if I have children, it will be natural for me to teach them the same way.
My job has been less than fulfilling for quite some time, but it's started to cross the line into causing me to doubt myself. I know I have a lot of skills, intelligence and motivation but working for a boss and company that does nothing but cut me down is taking a toll. I want to find a career (as opposed to what I have now, a job) that allows me to utilize all my skills to make a positive difference.
To broaden my perspective, and to have unique experiences. But mostly just to enjoy life!
