Keep Growing, Keep Changing

I was struggling to think of what I was going to write today because I constantly have so many things going on in my head. I finally had a day away from Riverdale and my obsession with Jughead Jones. It’s surprising how much better you feel when you get up and get ready and step your foot outside the front door. The initial idea of it can be extremely daunting and you just want to hide away in your bed forever. But you will be so thankful to yourself if you push that little bit further. 

I had my induction today for a new job. Starting a new job is a scary thing. Especially with everything going on in the world right now. One thing many will know about me is that I am a big worrier. What if people don’t like me? What if I don’t like it? What if it’s too busy and I can’t cope? I have so many worries going round and round in my head. I have to say to myself “Where are your worries coming from? Do you have a reason for feeling this way?” And the real answer is no, I don’t. I’ve never had these problems before so why would I have them now?

Sometimes it’s a good thing to step outside of your comfort zone and do those things that scare you. Take that new job, ride that rollercoaster, go on that date. Take the steps to make positive changes in your life, what do you have to lose? It could be the best thing you ever do. Everyone is going to have worries, and, like me think of the worst possible scenario. But why don’t you think of all the things that could go right instead of all the things that could go wrong? If you want to progress and grow then you have to take those risks otherwise you’ll regret the fact that you didn’t. No one wants to stay in the same place forever. However much some might say that they hate change, change is good. Moving forward is good. I’ve learnt that so much in the past few years, especially when your mental health is suffering, just one small change could be just what you need. 

Think of all the things that you could get from that new job or that date. It could be the job you’ve always wanted and you could be on your way to achieving your goals. Or you could meet your soulmate after that one drink on that Friday night that you were terrified to go to. I lay in bed at night and tell myself I want more, that there is so much more to life than what I’m doing right now. But the only way that I can give myself more and be where I want to be is by going out and fighting for it. We have to work our asses off and we’ll get what we deserve. And who knows we might enjoy the ride. 

By changing the way your mind works even if it’s just questioning certain negative feelings you’re having or asking yourself why am I worrying about this, you could change your whole outlook. Tell yourself that you can do anything you put your mind too. The more you believe in yourself, the more others will too. Your goals are within your reach, you just have to chase them. Take every step you can. If you get set backs don’t give up. If you know that you are putting your all into everything you do, then no one can ask anymore of you. And then in the end you’ll have no regrets that you didn’t at least try. Make others proud, but most importantly make yourself proud. 

I know that these things are harder said than done right now because the world is not the one we are familiar with, but use this time to your advantage. Make a plan. Write down the things you want to achieve when things get back to normal, no matter how small some of those things might be. Polish off your CV or promise yourself you will join the gym or start that class you’ve always wanted to do. Give yourself something to aim for and something to look forward to. The world is going to carry on turning and things will settle down, so why don’t you prepare yourself for what comes next.