This last year I have worked on my self worth a lot.  My aim is to be content.  I’ve always had a project on the go, never ending to do lists and a drive to keep ticking things off so that things will then be perfect.  Its a flawed system.  Happiness is always unattainable as there is always something more to do to get me there.  I’m also good at not doing things in case I fail.  If you don’t put in 100% you can use that as an excuse for not being successful.  Also a flawed system.  I’ve done some great work with ‘More Confidence‘ (highly recommend) this year and am much better able to focus on the here and now and live in the moment.  I’ve gotten more selfish with both my actions and my time and there has really been a positive impact on my life and excitingly there has also been zero negative impact on those around me (contrary to my expectations).  The thing I still want to work on though is celebrating the successes – mine and especially the success of others.

I really did grow up a mean girl.  Not on the outside with flawless hair and teeth, gorgeous besties and rampant high school popularity.  But on the inside – hating anyone who achieved more or did better than I did.  Having to criticise and nit pick others to make myself feel good.  Why do we think a put down moves us up?  And in hindsight it damages me more than anyone else.  So this year I truly want to celebrate the success of others – I want it to inspire me, motivate me and to learn from it.  I want to help others achieve success – warm fuzzies for all involved.  And I want to aim for, accept and celebrate my success without guilt or apology.  Success without the but…

Wish me luck…

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