IMPROVEMENTS.

Recently I read an article by Business Insider on ’25 Life Improvements That Will Make You Happier.’

Ya, ya, I know what you’re thinking: another one of those F-ing obnoxious Facebook shares?

Yawn.

Welp, turns out it wasn’t that obnoxious, actually quite the contrary— it was interesting ( for once– because honestly sometimes I’m dying to delete FB because of the annoying shit that pops up on my newsfeed ).

It provided a list of general improvements people should strive work on ( naturally my favorite was ‘eat less junk’ ).

So anyway.

The article got me thinkin’.

What improvements do I need to make in my own life? How can I be the absolute best version of myself?

I mean, if I’ve learned anything this year it’s certainly been the power of NO. So that’s been eye-opening, because I used to say ‘yes’ when I really wanted to say ‘no.’ A total 2013 improvement, right? I like the sound of ‘no, no, no, & no’ anyway.

But.

What else?

What else needs improvement?

So. I reflected anddddddd I need to work on the following:

+ Timing: I’m always late. I know, I know, sickie/gross/nasty. I’ve probably been yelled at by every single person in the universe. But hey, I’m trying. I’d like to think I’m slowly improving {?}. I need to try harder though.

+ Actively listening: uhhh, I blame our generation!! I definitely need to take a little accountability though, right? Engage.listen.be present, ya know? Thinking about my to-do list, a blog post, or what color nail polish ( I’m loving neon coral lately, BTW ) isn’t fair to the person talking. Lately I’ve been focusing on really, really listening.

+ Control issues: this is like, my biggest flaw, ever. Can I just tell you guys what a pain in the ass this major-butthole flaw is?! FML. I’m a total control freak. If I was able to let go of a little control, it’d be a serious improvement.

I guess everyone’s a work a progress? If not, you’re a lucky duck.

Anyway— do you guys have anything to improve on?

Spill.

xx.Lauryn