to don't list

everyone has a to do list. do this, do that, complete this, complete that. and it's healthy to make lists, but everyone should keep in mind to not make it too complicated along the way. if you overcomplicate something you're trying to achieve then it's not nearly as much fun getting there.

what i'm trying to say is - don't sweat the small stuff along the way and continually persist in any situation that becomes tough. the worst thing they can say is no.

it is with that in mind, that i present you with my "to don't" list:

1. don't overanalyze your body, your job situation, or where you live
if i had negative self talk and kept getting mad at my body for not working the way i want it to, then it's not going to push me toward progress. a body is just like a child, it needs to be encouraged and loved in order to bloom. the same applies for those looking for a job - whether or not you have one now that you hate, love, or don't have one at all. you must stay positive during all the bumps in the road. if you hate where you live, make a list of the positives and find another place that has those positives and more. work towards your goals with a positive outlook and you will find yourself there before you know it!

2. stay positive
number one feeds right into number two - if you're overanalyzing you are very likely to see the negatives in a situation. it will be so much easier to spot the possible disaster that could occur should you venture down a path not taken. if you overwhelm yourself with the possibilities of all the bad things that could happen - you run the risk of never getting started in the first place!

3. don't be a martyr
it's ok to ask for help no matter what you're working on. in fact, you should get as many people as you possibly can helping you out. sure it might feel great to say, i did this all by myself! but you can get their more quickly and you'll be less stressed if you just ask for some help. no one likes a martyr.

4. it's ok if it's not perfect
nothing is perfect. no path or outcome will be a perfect ride. fall down 7 get up 8, and you will get there with good enough. perfectionism will only frustrate you and those people that you're asking to help!

5. laugh and keep it movin (ok so this isn't totally a to don't)
so things aren't going to go right all the time in whatever task you've chosen to tackle. when they don't, keep it movin! it's ok to be upset for a minute, no one can be positive all the time, but it's so much easier and more enjoyable if you can laugh at the downfall, learn from it, and move on. so keep a sense of humor about you.