One point that got me thinking is when he talked about people wanting attention for their problems instead of solutions. I know a lot of people who are like this, and it annoys me. I've been taught from a young age that there's stuff you tell people and stuff you don't. I've learned the word for this is tact, knowing what to say and who to say it too.A lot of people need to learn this lesson.Another point I connected with is that "people who are the problem never admit they are the problem." My mother and my grandmother have been fighting for months, they won't talk to each other and I'm the middle man. My mom asks me about Easter because she won't talk to grandma so I have to call. It's madness but neither will admit that they've done anything wrong. My mom blames my grandma and my grandma blames my mom. Now if they actually talked things through, I know they'd both be a lot happier. Their relationship wasn't perfect but my mom would call my grandma on her way to work everyday, they planned trips so my brother and I could be happy. From my view point, both my grandma and mom are at fault, but until they both see they're at fault nothing will get fixed.This whole video is actually a therapy technique I learned in the hospital. I do this process everyday, given it's not the statement "I love my job", it's usually "I love my life because..." and it helps. When you're sad or angry at a situation sometimes just thinking about it differently helps. Well I love my life because my cats adorable or Mcdonalds is close to my house so I can eat chicken nuggets any time I want. Even if it's small simple stuff. The power of positive thinking, can really change the outlook on life, or your job or whatever.
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If you would've told me two years ago that I'd be who I am now, I would've laughed in your face. Like you said before Mr. Daly I don't have a lot of bad days, but I used too. I really don't know I changed my life around. I honestly just remember not wanting to go back to the hospital. I'm talking about a psychiatric hospital by the way. I just knew I didn't want to go back and if that meant learning how to not be depressed all the time, fine whatever but I'm not going back. Going back meant an extended stay, out of state. So I changed, I made new friends. I learned to talk with my mom and others about how I feel on a daily basis. Learning to become a whole new person isn't easy, it takes a lot of work, and lots of support but I have what I mainly always wanted. Nice friends and better relationships with my family. My grandparents talk all the time about "how much better you are" and "we don't know what you've done but we like it." It's so nice to hear that, I know the person I was, wasn't as nice or caring as I am today. I know I've gained a lot of what I have by changing. I hope others can do the same. My life isn't perfect, but I'm very thankful for it and everybody in it.
1.Challenge yourself in high school, but don't overwhelm yourself. I've seen too many people do this,trying to cram precalc and A.P history that's why I always take one "challenging" course a term. Right now this is my "challenge" course because it forces me to keep up with stuff. Last tri it was defiantly Econ. Next tri it's probably going to be probability and statistics.
2.Get as much education as you can. Since I'm basically done with my required credits, I take a lot of electives. I like taking a variety though, next tri I'm taking one on renovations. First tri I took a painting class. This is free education, I don't know why more people don't jump on this. 3.Remember that everyone must follow his or her own path in life. I've always kept this in my head because despite everyone wanting me to go to college, I don't want to. I want to cut dogs hair for a while, and maybe go from there. I feel at 18 I don't know enough about the "real world", paying bills, having a car etc, to make such a big decision. So I'm taking a year off, you can't please everybody. I always reflect on my past when given quotes like this. It reminds me of times where things weren't as good as they are now. When things get scary and depressing, you always have to focus on the future. That's what always tell my friends, no matter how bad situations get, there's always tomorrow. You don't get somewhere without facing difficulties or having fear. And you especially don't do it alone. Even if it's hard to ask for help, everybody needs help at some point. To create a life where you’re thriving, focus on creating a compelling future. A goal, dream, or desire – that you want so much, you’re going to find yourself compelled to make it happen.
http://persuasive.net/ I like tip 3 on this blog: Do your hardest work first. I've always believed in this principle. It's easier to cram a 10 minute assignment into your lunch hour or during another class after your done with previous class work. My worst subject is math so I've always done my math homework last. Or if I have to do laundry and clean dishes, I'll do the dishes first because they take longer and are more gross. http://www.ronedmondson.com/2016/02/10-things-you-can-do-today-to-improve-as-a-leader.html I like point 8 on this blog:Reflect on past mistakes. Sometimes looking at the past is hard, but it can be beneficial in the future. Whether it's learning from a previous relationship or job it's always good to know what you could've fixed to do next time. Confidence, being yourself, being comfortable with yourself. It's something I've always struggled with, I have lots of scars mentally and physically. I've just learned that, not everybody is going to like you and that's okay as long as you like you.
Honesty, I'm an honest person. I hate liars actually, it's one of my biggest pet peeves. I also don't trust people easily, so when I trust you I trust you. If you break that trust you're basically dead to me. If you break the trust I have or had in you I can't be friends with for a long time. Because for me trust and being honest are my two things I hold high on my list of morals. Alertness, being open minded. I try to listen to everybody's side before I make a decision. I learned that the hard way. I struggled with depression and other issues for years and the one thing people always told me is that "things get better." I think this relates a lot to this quote by dr
First I'd set up some lawyers make sure I get all the money, because I know they tax you on it, I possibly can. Then I'd look at my family and friends, I know a lot of them are in bad situations, college debt, credit card debt, bad parents whatever and try and help them out. I'd donate a lot to Detroit based charities and organizations. I'd help my mom buy a house by the water. I'd pay for my college. I'd probably move out of my house, get a car, not even a real snazzy car just a newer one that works. After all that I'd probably still have tons of money so I'd take my entire family, there's a lot of us, and go to the Caribbean or some tropical get away. I'd defiantly travel when I got older. I'd put a lot of the money away though, set up college funds for my younger family members. I'd really try to help everyone in my life out. I think the most outrageous thing I'd buy would be a nice house, Not something super big or fancy just a small cottage up north or in Maine. I'm not a huge spender, the most expensive thing I've bought in the last 6 months is my used PS3. I buy my clothes from the thrift store, I make a lot of food at home, so I'd defiantly try to help people.
I think if I were to make some changes in my life it would be to change my nail biting habit into taking care of my nails and getting them done. Right now it's a nervous habit I started after I got my braces off and it's bad. I've ripped off a few nails and made a few bleed, so I'd really like to stop. I'd also like to get better at brushing my teeth. This was my resolution last year and I did well...during the school year, I failed at keeping it up over the summer. School always helps me remember stuff, like feeding my cat and making dinner or lunch. I guess that all fits into trying to make my life more organized, so I know what I need to get done. I'd also like to try new recipes, stuff that's more exciting than tuna casserole, maybe use the electric wok we have hiding in our garage.
I love my great grandmas ham sauce. Every year I have to deal with snobby cousins and aunts and uncles who think they're better than my mom and my family because they live in Grosse Pointe. My one aunt is such a gossiper and it gets on my nerves but I love my great grandmas ham sauce. Besides that I love seeing my other family members, my other aunt(both conveniently named Laura) is really cool. She just started eating vegan so I'm trying my hand at making vegan Swedish meatballs for her this year. I also love baking pies and other Christmas treats. I get to hang out with some family I don't see that often.
Our Christmas tradition is when my family is done opening presents at our house, we drive over to my grandparents(my moms mom and her 2nd husband) and open presents there. My grandma always sets out a breakfast spread. We go home and then get ready to go to my moms dads family at my great grandmas house. |
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