Life Is Too Short For

• Holding grudges - I've been holding grudges against some people who mistreated me when I was in high school. Grudges are heavy and have the ability to consume you. Although no one has admitted wrong doing or have asked any apology, I am going to start forgiving and let go of this heavy burden. It will take time but this is a start.
• Worries - My recent visit to my hematologist was not good. My platelets are at its lowest and I'm now being monitored monthly. I was so worried the day after that I couldn't sleep or concentrate at work. I've been trying hard to convince myself that worrying won't change my health situation, it will just make it worse. Today, I will look at the brighter side and think of healing.
• Uncomfortable clothes or shoes - Last night, I began purging my wardrobe. I took out all the clothes I don't wear anymore or clothes I deem too tight or too fussy to wear. From this day on, my wardrobe will be about comfort and simplicity.
• Bad coffee or bad food -Too many times I've eaten bad tasting food just because I feel bad throwing it away or asking for an exchange (if ordered from a restaurant), I realized that life is too short for bad tasting food. Food is something I enjoy and I'll make an effort to make better, healthier food choices from now on.
• Anger - I am the type of person who can be angry for days and sometimes even weeks. Today, I am going to work on communicating better about my frustrations rather than keeping my anger in until it blows up a few weeks afterwards. Life is just too darn short to be angry and unhappy.
• Laziness - Sometimes, I am too lazy to pick up the phone to call my sister or my mom. Sometimes, I find myself too busy, too tired or too occupied to speak with my family. Today, I am going to make some changes, take the time and make every effort to call family as often as I can. My family deserves more from me.
• Gossip - I don't like gossip but there are times a certain coworker would come into my office with a story and I would entertain. Today, I'll work on hearing only the good things about my coworkers and block off negative/destructive stories. Starting today, gossip is no longer welcome into my life.
• Pessimism - I tend to be a pessimist at times because I thought anticipating bad things wouldn't set me up for disappointments. I enjoy being positive and I feel that with my positive energy I can do anything and no disappointment can weigh me down.
• Dealing with narcissistic people - There were several times I just sat and nodded at the narcissistic remarks made by former acquaintances. I now know that I don't have to deal with this type of behavior and I could easily walk away from them. I believe in humility and narcissism or self-centeredness has no place in my life.