Happiness is key. Cliche? Of course. True? Absolutely. Happy souls are healthy souls! I've changed up and added some things to my daily routine that really do have such a positive impact on my happiness and my life in general ￬￬
Journaling // I've been working on writing down my thoughts every night before I go to bed. I document the good days, the bad days, the happy days, the sad days, the fun days, the boring days. (I know, you get the point.) I write out the lessons I've learned through both positive and negative experiences and use that to make the next day even better. If a girl like me says she can do this, so can you; trust me. I never really saw the point of keeping a journal, so I never made the time, but I'm so glad I started. It's made me really focus on noticing all the "happy stuff". Plus, it's kinda fun to go back and read about the days past.
Less time on my phone // This is tough; really tough. I always feel like I have to stay connected with my friends on Snapchat or Instagram or through texting - I mean, I am a teenager 💁- but I hate it. My phone makes me feel tied up and other than throwing it in the ocean, the only way to stop that is to just leave it alone. I made a new rule for myself - I spend only 30 minutes on it per day (give or take a little lol). It's been great... hard, but great.
Mixing things up // I don't know about you, but I don't live in the most exciting town. I love my friends and school and house, but there's nothing out-of-the-ordinary that happens around here. My biggest wish is to be able to live on the water, climb out the window, and have a beach bonfire with my friends (!!!), but that's not necessarily realistic. I'm a sucker for routines, but lately, I've found myself straying away from them - just a little - and seeking more "adventure". (The daily grind gets old after a while.) Whether it just be changing up the order I get ready in the morning or starting new little hobbies, I'm having fun with change - embracing it, actually!
Talk soon,
Meg
Talk soon,
Meg
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