Make Every Moment Count

#reverb10 Day 11:

Prompt: 11 Things. What are 11 things your life doesn’t need in 2011? How will you go about eliminating them? How will getting rid of these 11 things change your life?

1) Anxiety: I need to worry less, and live more. 
2) Negative people: There are some who don’t deserve my friendship, and only bring negativity into my life. I need to learn to let go of those people.
3) Regrets: This one is two-fold. I want to do more of seizing the moment and following my heart, but I also want to worry less about missed opportunities and focus on accomplishments.
4) Self-deprication: In 2011, I will love myself, flaws and all.
5) So much TV watching: Although, I watch less of “my shows” than I used to, the TV is definitely on a lot in our apartment. I’d like to read more and watch less next year.
6) Clutter: I tend to make piles, and keep things I don’t really need. It would definitely help my state of mind to have less clutter.
7) Sadness: Universe, this one’s (mostly) on you.
8) Impatience/Negative energy: I think I’ve become a little too used to the fast-paced Manhattan lifestyle. I get frustrated when subways are delayed or people are taking up the whole sidewalk. It’s negative energy that I just don’t need.
9) Time inside: All too often, I spend beautiful days inside, and even when I’m outside, I don’t appreciate the beauty of nature around me.
10) Hair envy: This sounds silly, but I spend far too much time wishing my hair was something it’s not. It may be a frizzy mess of curls most of the time, but it’s my frizzy mess of curls.
11) Technological appendages: Oh technology, how I love you…but I don’t need to be plugged in and attached nearly as much as I am. I’ll be working on it in 2011.

Getting rid of these things, in part or completely, will make my life more fulfilling and happier overall. I’m going to do more of putting myself first, and doing all I can to make the most of every day in 2011.