BLOG ENTRY 024: Ins and Outs
There’s been a trend on so many social media platforms that people would list on their notes app of things that person chooses to either keep or remove from their personal life. So, I thought, why not make one here?
here are my ins and outs for 2024!
INS:
Quiet time/dedicated time with the Lord. This has shaped my mindset and shift it to the things above. This is my main priority for the year!
Going out to do things by myself. I haven’t done this in a while but last year, I really enjoyed going to markets and eating alone in my car, or even going to coffee shops and doing bible studies. I used to hone on enjoying my own company because I no longer wanted to be identified by others and wanted to know who I was.
Taking photos for fun Instagram posts. I think it should be fun to go out and take photos as a way to express myself. I don’t know if it’s more for nostalgic reasons, but social media shouldn’t be so serious. WARNING: TANGENT INCOMING- I love how social media can impact our lives for positive reasons but as of now, it’s all about marketing and over-consumption at its finest. There’s so much more to people than products or services we use. I’m a firm believer that everything is old is new again.
Communicating more. I work on this one every day! Not everyone can read my mind, and this builds the relationships I have in every community I’m in. I have to realize that I can’t do everything on my own, and I can make things harder than they have to be (shocker) because I choose not to have someone else’s help.
Praying constantly. Prayer changes everything. It isn’t always eloquent or a script. It’s more like a casual conversation with God, which is my best friend. He listens and always answers.
OUTS:
Sleeping with wet hair. I know, I know. I would be too tired to do anything about it and that was all. I’m befriending a hair dryer as you read this.
Dwelling on situations. This is a huge one, as I learn how to be in the moment. If someone hasn’t vocalized it, don’t dwell on it. That’s when communication comes in. I don’t want to build a fantasy around some small details. Letting go is the best thing I can do for myself, and worry can’t take more of my life from me. Let go and let God.
Endless scrolling before bed. I joked about this once, saying it was for ‘marketing purposes’ and that is far from it. Spiraling is not an option to wind my mind down. I have to tell myself; ‘go to bed, you have to wake up at four in the morning for work.’
Painting my nails all the time. My nails need a break as much as my mental health does.
Worrying. Takes the life out of me and sucks what time I want to spend on the things and people I love. It will not take my spirit of performance or pleasing others. This is another form of pride because I don’t put my faith and trust in God enough, so I choose to take control since I have an idea of what I think is best for my life and I don’t have it all figured out. I know someone who does, and He is the author of my life. He will direct my steps (Proverbs 16:9, Jeremiah 10:23, Psalms 119:133)
That is all from me this week! I started school last week and I do plan on making an entry on some college/school related things but for now, I pray that you are inspired to make your own list of things to add or remove from your life. Whether they are habits or products, be reminded of who you’re doing them for.