Hello everyone!
How are we this week? All good I hope!
This week has been a little strange for me in terms of being social. Over recent weeks, I haven't exactly been in the best position to go out, party, see friends. I've been in my bedroom with my PlayStation. This is something I do quite often.
I've made friends too. Some are old friends that lost touch, some new friends to keep me on my toes. So why is it that I still feel alone? Why I can't quite accept that it's ok to be alone sometimes?
I've realised that being in your own company can be daunting, lonely and sometimes it's a little scary when you're actually asked out to socialise, but it's healthy to be alone, to enjoy your own company! We all sleep alone eventually, so it is healthy to be okay with being alone, in your own space.
I've decided that from now on, I need to train myself to enjoy my own company. Whether it be shopping on my own, going to the gym on my own, or just being alone! Training your mind to accept change isn't easy, but I can tell you, it's worth it.
At the moment, I'm on my own at night and that's it. Here is my day in a nutshell. I get up in the morning, being woken up with my walking, talking alarm clock, called Dad, I make my way to work, I get to work and I sit with people 8 hours a day, I then make my way to the gym with my friends, I head home and I'm greeted with my Dad and dinner, then he goes to work and I'm alone. I spend 8 hours of my time alone.
To some people, this is awesome! They get to sit there with their thoughts, have some peace and quiet and I love that they have trained their minds to overcome loneliness! Myself however, I am in constant need of someone to talk to me. Sad but true. I've went from speaking with people every day/night to silence and it's not the nicest feeling.
So, let's train our minds together to get more comfortable being or doing something on our own! Over the coming weeks, I task you with training your mind to enjoy something that you wouldn't normally, whether it be, being on your own, going to the gym on your own, or even trying a new food, drink, exercise, weight (if you're a weightlifter) or even try weightlifting in your exercise routine!
I would love to know your thoughts on what daunts you, scares you, makes you want to run away! Tell me and let's change that mind set! Or, if you have tried it, tell me your methods. Sharing is caring and all that! :-)
Have a great week guys!
Until next week....
Cx
Thursday 22 September 2016
Tuesday 13 September 2016
Do Something Spontaneous!
Hi everyone!
I hope you're all coping with the multiple weather changes that September has to offer in Scotland!
This week I wanted to talk about hobbies and doing something different. You know? Something that we like to keep our minds occupied with, distract our minds from the reality of life at times.
I have many hobbies outside work! I enjoy the gym, I play video games for hours on end and I enjoy Lord of the Rings and Doctor Who marathons. My hobbies vary from time to time, but they battle different moods. From being annoyed and generally moody, I like to go to the gym. To distract myself from the adult world, I play video games. Annnnd, you guessed it, to run away with the Doctor or begin an adventure with Frodo, when I feel I need to escape for 9 hours straight.
So my question to you all, what keeps you sane? What helps you distract your worries for a short while? What do you ENJOY doing? I often get asked what I don't like doing, but I prefer to hear about what others enjoy!
As the weather changes, I feel myself spending more time indoors and not enjoying the coldness in the air or the rain. This is the time of year I tend to hibernate. This year, I've decided to get out there. As much as I love the Doctor, I need to get out and grasp my own sense of adventure.
I've tried to become a better person of late. Encouraging my readers to do something exciting. These past few days, I've been struggling to get to the gym, do some reading, writing and watching something on TV. Something I need to concentrate on? Forget it. I promise I'll go back on the diet and the gym like today.... or next Tuesday....
Life gets in the way of most things that we enjoy but we must not distance ourselves from our hobbies, from the things we love! Push yourself to try something new if you get a little fed up with what you have.
My advice this week to you all? Do something spontaneous! Something that's totally out there, or even just something to try if it's 'different' you're looking for. Book a trip, take a walk down a different street to what you usually do, sit on the opposite side of the bus or train and look at a different form of scenery. Sometimes it's the little things that can get us back on track and can help us manage life in more ways than feeling angry. Speaking of anger, just remember, anger is like a piece of hot coal. The more we hold on to it, the more you get burned and the longer it takes to heal.
I hope this piece helps you through a tough time or even in the future!
And remember, please tweet me your hobbies! @shotgunkitten_
Peace!
Cx
I hope you're all coping with the multiple weather changes that September has to offer in Scotland!
This week I wanted to talk about hobbies and doing something different. You know? Something that we like to keep our minds occupied with, distract our minds from the reality of life at times.
I have many hobbies outside work! I enjoy the gym, I play video games for hours on end and I enjoy Lord of the Rings and Doctor Who marathons. My hobbies vary from time to time, but they battle different moods. From being annoyed and generally moody, I like to go to the gym. To distract myself from the adult world, I play video games. Annnnd, you guessed it, to run away with the Doctor or begin an adventure with Frodo, when I feel I need to escape for 9 hours straight.
So my question to you all, what keeps you sane? What helps you distract your worries for a short while? What do you ENJOY doing? I often get asked what I don't like doing, but I prefer to hear about what others enjoy!
As the weather changes, I feel myself spending more time indoors and not enjoying the coldness in the air or the rain. This is the time of year I tend to hibernate. This year, I've decided to get out there. As much as I love the Doctor, I need to get out and grasp my own sense of adventure.
I've tried to become a better person of late. Encouraging my readers to do something exciting. These past few days, I've been struggling to get to the gym, do some reading, writing and watching something on TV. Something I need to concentrate on? Forget it. I promise I'll go back on the diet and the gym like today.... or next Tuesday....
Life gets in the way of most things that we enjoy but we must not distance ourselves from our hobbies, from the things we love! Push yourself to try something new if you get a little fed up with what you have.
My advice this week to you all? Do something spontaneous! Something that's totally out there, or even just something to try if it's 'different' you're looking for. Book a trip, take a walk down a different street to what you usually do, sit on the opposite side of the bus or train and look at a different form of scenery. Sometimes it's the little things that can get us back on track and can help us manage life in more ways than feeling angry. Speaking of anger, just remember, anger is like a piece of hot coal. The more we hold on to it, the more you get burned and the longer it takes to heal.
I hope this piece helps you through a tough time or even in the future!
And remember, please tweet me your hobbies! @shotgunkitten_
Peace!
Cx
Thursday 1 September 2016
Difficult Roads, Beautiful Destinations
Hi everyone,
I hope everyone has had a pleasant week.
So it's Thursday. The day that everyone begins to pick up their frowns and turn them upside down, while making their way closer to Friday. How have you been? Good, I hope.
This week I've had to make some pretty tough decisions. I've hurt people, and myself at the same time. This morning when I woke up half an hour before my alarm was due to ring in my ear, I instantly had the fear of stepping into my place of work. This is something that I don't feel often, maybe about twice a month, usually on a Monday.
Today I managed to get through my day, keeping busy, and yet when it started to rain, I looked outside for a moment and witness everyone rushing for shelter, fighting with umbrellas and I thought to myself, sometimes during a struggle, no matter how long it may feel, sometimes it's not about the journey, but the destination.
Someone once told me that it's not about the destination but it's the journey and who you have it with. This is all very true when the going gets good. When times get a little tough on your Thursday afternoon, always remember that it's not about the journey, but the way the journey makes you a little more tolerant of the rainy days, and when the rain clears, the day becomes a little brighter and more beautiful.
So this afternoon as I watch you all make your way to Friday, think about how you'll feel reaching the weekend. Regardless of what it is you're doing, try and smile through the rain. It helps.
So here's to optimistic Thursdays! :)
Peace.
Cx
I hope everyone has had a pleasant week.
So it's Thursday. The day that everyone begins to pick up their frowns and turn them upside down, while making their way closer to Friday. How have you been? Good, I hope.
This week I've had to make some pretty tough decisions. I've hurt people, and myself at the same time. This morning when I woke up half an hour before my alarm was due to ring in my ear, I instantly had the fear of stepping into my place of work. This is something that I don't feel often, maybe about twice a month, usually on a Monday.
Today I managed to get through my day, keeping busy, and yet when it started to rain, I looked outside for a moment and witness everyone rushing for shelter, fighting with umbrellas and I thought to myself, sometimes during a struggle, no matter how long it may feel, sometimes it's not about the journey, but the destination.
Someone once told me that it's not about the destination but it's the journey and who you have it with. This is all very true when the going gets good. When times get a little tough on your Thursday afternoon, always remember that it's not about the journey, but the way the journey makes you a little more tolerant of the rainy days, and when the rain clears, the day becomes a little brighter and more beautiful.
So this afternoon as I watch you all make your way to Friday, think about how you'll feel reaching the weekend. Regardless of what it is you're doing, try and smile through the rain. It helps.
So here's to optimistic Thursdays! :)
Peace.
Cx
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