So, new year is a-comin'. People usually make new year resolutions, projections, wishes, or something like that; for example: exercise at least three times a week, eat more healthy foods, do more work, less whining and complaining, etc, etc. Most of it don't last long though, because people tend to break a new planned habit. Look at this interesting infographic below, taken from The University of Scranton: Journal of Clinical Psychology:
Recently I've been studying about replacing an old habit and creating a new one. It's so interesting and I wanna write about it, but I myself still couldn't implement it. Yeah that's the thing, I'm more of a theoretical than a practical guy. So, instead of writing about resolution, habit, and stuff like that (maybe I'll write about those topics later), I wanna write about random things that I know so far, up until the end of 2013. Not so random really, more like a mash up of things that come to my mind. Anyway, here I go:
1. Everyone should learn to write
It's important to learn how to write and to be a good writer. Back in high school, whenever I got a writing assignment I always had a problem about what to write. I knew that it would be a problem later on, but I didn't know what kind of problem would emerge from being unable to write...until recently. Most of the time, writing is about communicating an idea. It is just as important as speaking. If you can't write, you can't share your ideas and that means your ideas will become worthless. Scary isn't it?
2. Control your emotion
It's not cool to lose your cool. You have to control your emotions and never let emotions control you. Being able to control your emotion doesn't mean you have to 'bury' all your emotions, you just have to know what is the motive behind your emotions and when is the right time to express it (or don't express it at all if it's destructive). You also have to be able to alter and control your mood. People tend to lose control and could not think clearly when they let emotions control them. Don't let that happen to you. Know yourself better, take control.
3. Always do your best
Whenever you do something, make sure you do it 100%. If you can't do it with your 100%, don't do it, but if you have to do it anyway you have to give your best. Also, you have to enjoy what you do, even if you hate it. If you do things that way, it's more likely for you to succeed and less likely for you to regret the things you do.
4. Value your time
Yes, value your time. Don't waste your time gossiping, idling on the internet, and doing other stuff like that. Do useful things, learn new things, go travelling somewhere new, see the world through a different perspective, and do what you have to ASAP. Do you know what's my biggest enemy this time around? Procrastination. This bad habit screwed my life over and over in the past five years. I missed my opportunities and chances, and hate myself whenever I procrastinate. I learned this the hard way, so trust me: value your time, don't be late (it's better to be early than late), and don't procrastinate. You've been warned!
5. Focus
Have you seen Fight Club? That's one of my favorite film. There's this quote from the film: "No fear, no distractions, the ability to let that which doesn't matter truly slide." Yes, that's quite simple but a powerful concept. We have to live our life to the fullest: don't be afraid, don't be distracted, pursue your dream. Go!
2. Control your emotion
It's not cool to lose your cool. You have to control your emotions and never let emotions control you. Being able to control your emotion doesn't mean you have to 'bury' all your emotions, you just have to know what is the motive behind your emotions and when is the right time to express it (or don't express it at all if it's destructive). You also have to be able to alter and control your mood. People tend to lose control and could not think clearly when they let emotions control them. Don't let that happen to you. Know yourself better, take control.
3. Always do your best
Whenever you do something, make sure you do it 100%. If you can't do it with your 100%, don't do it, but if you have to do it anyway you have to give your best. Also, you have to enjoy what you do, even if you hate it. If you do things that way, it's more likely for you to succeed and less likely for you to regret the things you do.
4. Value your time
Yes, value your time. Don't waste your time gossiping, idling on the internet, and doing other stuff like that. Do useful things, learn new things, go travelling somewhere new, see the world through a different perspective, and do what you have to ASAP. Do you know what's my biggest enemy this time around? Procrastination. This bad habit screwed my life over and over in the past five years. I missed my opportunities and chances, and hate myself whenever I procrastinate. I learned this the hard way, so trust me: value your time, don't be late (it's better to be early than late), and don't procrastinate. You've been warned!
5. Focus
Have you seen Fight Club? That's one of my favorite film. There's this quote from the film: "No fear, no distractions, the ability to let that which doesn't matter truly slide." Yes, that's quite simple but a powerful concept. We have to live our life to the fullest: don't be afraid, don't be distracted, pursue your dream. Go!
6. Stay Positive
Cliche? Yep, but it really is a good advice. A fundamental principle to live your life. Positive mental attitude is what you need if you want to succeed. You can read about it in almost every self-help book, and one of the most notable book about positive thinking and positive being is The Secret by Rhonda Byrne. My advice: be careful about what you think, because your thoughts run your life and there's a high probability that your thoughts will come true. Think positive!
7. Keep Your Problem to Yourself
This funny yet true quote is all I need to explain this point: 'Never tell your problems to anyone, 20% don't care and the other 80% are glad you have them.' Well, that may not be 100% true but yes, you should stop your rant, be it offline or online via Twitter, Facebook, and other social media. Keep your problems to yourself, those who really care will know eventually and help you wholeheartedly.
So, that's it. This is an epilogue to 2013. If you think it's too late for you to do something to make your life better, it is not. Even if it is, it's OK, just do it. It's better late than never anyway. It's too soon to give up, so wake up and go catch your dream. Fight! See you next year!
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