2015 Resolutions..
I feel weird calling them "2015 Resolutions" because these are things I'm already doing, but would like to improve on. Regardless I hope you find something that resonates with you and by all means, share your thoughts + add to the list.. Happy New Year folks! - am.
Step away from everything that isn't in line with your happiness as well as your worth: We were meant to be happy, we were meant to thrive. Yes, sometimes we have to do things things that make us uncomfortable but never were we required to do anything that makes us miserable or strips us of our joy.. never! Never were we meant to entertain someone or take on a situation that makes us feel like less of a person. If you feel like you have no control over these things, its because you have not yet discovered your worth. If you have to question whether you know your worth, you don't. When you find it, you will feel God-like and you will be quick and overjoyed to cut off the people and things that don't compliment the joyful God in you.
Honor your body: So last year I switched from white to wheat, regular milk to an almond coconut blend (soy milk when i'm broke). I also stopped eating meat every day and my diet for the most part is mainly fruit, veggies, lots of herbs, grains, hella fresh brewed tea and WATER.. no pork, beef sparingly, white meat chicken only, and I'm addicted to seafood so that's my weakness BUT if you want to feel super-human and unlock your inner God/Goddess, the best thing you can do is eat to live, eat what nature provides as close to its normal state as possible (thank me later).
Get it over with: Energy is very real & it is imperative to pay attention to what is draining your light. I used to put off my least favorable task for last but now I make it a priority to tackle it first. Do you ever notice how drained you feel sitting around worrying about paying a bill vs just paying it & getting it over with? Those dishes that you need to wash, that person you need to apologize to, that mile that you need to run.. just do it. When you voluntarily get shit done you feel relieved and very champion-like so start doing the worst thing first & be free.
Always do it for yourself: Most of 2014 I made the mistake of letting other people be my motivation.. I wanted to stunt on my ex, I wanted to prove people wrong, I wanted to impress my new boo. I wasn't just doing it cause I really loved myself or was in any particular rush to do better, it was always someone else. When you let other people be the reason, what happens when they're gone? The motivation is no longer there. You have to excite yourself and not care who's watching. You do that through constantly seeking inspirations and setting goals to be the person you internally see yourself as.
Depend on yourself: No one owes you SHIT. No one's gonna help you, no one's gonna love you and no one's guaranteed to save you when you're slipping. If you wait for other people you will waste valuable time and regret it. I've made the most progress when I said eff everyone, I'm gonna do all that I can for myself. And through my lack of expectations every now and then God would bless me with some help along the way. But first and foremost, YOU are in absolute control of your life and everything, including your happiness is your own decision.
Don't waste time overthinking: OMG.. I wasted so much time overthinking last year when I could have come to a point of clarity much sooner had I really sought it. Example: the first few months of dating this guy, I could have just asked him everything I was thinking, but I was afraid of being annoying so I just assumed whatever, which is dumb. Figure out what matters to you, why it matters and then express yourself to people..
..and if its not a person ( ie. a situation) ask yourself this (I swear it works every time): "What exactly am I feeling" "Why do I feel this way" "What about the situation bothers me" "what's the worst that could happen" (and be okay with the worst happening if It needs to, that's where you'll find peace & understand that everything happens for your good) and "what can I do to be at peace with this situation." #TealTaughtMe
Don't judge: 2013 Ashley was probably really arrogant and not always approachable and I'm so thankful for the people who are still here with me today, who helped me grown and didn't judge. Everyone is learning and growing and the world as a whole is slowly (but surely) beginning to see the bigger picture. So as people make their way at their own pace, don't be so judgemental, be understanding and know that there's potential in everyone. Also, be the example, don't get mad, just keep showing people how it's really done & maybe you'll be the catalyst for change in their life.