Republished from 1stJanuary, 2015
Good Morning Everyone! So, welcome to the last day of 2016. I thought this would be a good time to republish this post. Have a read and let me know what you think about it 🙂
In the spirit with the new year, I had been meaning to do a post tagged #dump10things since quite long. So, finally, here it is – list of 10 things I would like to get rid of at the verge of this transition from the old to new. Do check out my list and do not forget to share yours in the comments below!!
#1 – Old Grudges
High time to let go of the extra baggage with which we all have been burdening ourselves. If a thing can be solved, solve it. If not, just let it go.
#2 – Taking relationships and people for Granted
This is something we all do some or the other time, intentionally or unintentionally. No, that is not absolutely acceptable. I would hate it if someone would just take me for a ride and so would you so why do it to someone else, right?
#3 – Temper
Oh hello, my old friend. I do think it is time to let you go and a new friend, Patience, to welcome in my life. Short temper not only harms your relationships but also your health so beware!
#4 – Laziness
Well, I love a sedentary lifestyle but is it really that good for us all? Do you know it is one of the cardinal sins to be a sloth and not use yourself to the best of your ability. While I would not say slog it out, I would say not to lie around. But, I do love it so 😀
#5 – Procastination
This is a natural progression from laziness. So, next time you have a thing on your To Do list, do not keep on adding it at the bottom. In fact, finish the task which you are most likely to procrastinate first and you will feel good about it!
#6 – Ignoring yourself
A rule of thumb is that you can never take care of others unless you take care of yourself. So, follow the adage and prioritize yourself. Take 15 minutes off from the day and just pamper yourself. Go for a walk, meditate, head for the salon or simply sit with your thoughts.
#7 – Leading an Unhealthy Life
While laziness is more or less responsible for this point, I would also stress that bad daily routines and unhealthy habits does lead to a lot of laziness as well. You can see that it is a never ending cycle. So, break it now and start it slow!
#8 – Fear
Afraid of heights? Or, afraid of discovering more about yourself? Pick whichever fear is more closer to you and work on it. Travel, write, do whatever you have been thinking you want to do but have been hesitant about it. Nothing will happen unless you get your hands dirty. My boss used to say show me the dirt!
#9 – Negativity
Well, this is one thing which seeps your entire energy and spirit and kills you from inside. So, chuck this out first. Be optimistic and value your assets. In most of the situations, you are more likely to have nothing to lose. So, think about it whenever you are negative about anything.
#10 – Not Traveling
This one is close to my heart. I love to travel and I love to travel locally as opposed to touristy. So, yup, I would love to get a chance to go and travel the world. High on my list are Norway and Iceland. I am just dying to go there.
So, these are my list of 10 things which I would love to improve upon in this course of the new year and soon make changes for my and my family’s good. Now that you have read my list, do not forget to share yours in the comments below. Remember, I am waiting!!
Geeta Madhura says
January 2, 2015 at 4:46 AMWell put, Swati. Wish you a very happy new year.
Swati Murti says
January 3, 2015 at 1:34 PMthanks Geetha. wish you the same and looking forward to having you in the weekly chats on Tuesday!
Madhu says
January 2, 2015 at 7:13 AMHappy New Year Swati.
Swati Murti says
January 3, 2015 at 1:35 PMthanks Madhu. wish you the same and looking forward to having you in the weekly chats on Tuesday!
Anonymous says
January 19, 2015 at 9:29 AMhi swathi… this is sandhya…my baby is 4months old… By birth she was fair but now day by day her skin was becoming dark colour… Now iam using olive oil with kasturi mangal while massaging her body… Her face was became dry.. plz help me.. Thank u.
Swati Murti says
January 19, 2015 at 11:45 AMhi Sandhya. it is very natural for baby skin to change color so it is absolutely fine and do not take it very seriously. i would suggest only using sunnipindi. kasturi manjal should NOT be used alone! so, mix it with green gram dal to make sunnipindi or with besan and then apply. also, may be olive oil does not suit her so use some other oil. go for almond. try this. i am sure the problem will get solved 🙂 do let me know how it worked.
Mariyam says
January 3, 2017 at 6:28 PMYou pointed out just the right things we should work upon. Great post 🙂
Swati says
January 4, 2017 at 7:06 AMthanks Mariyam 🙂