den_chan: credit to: thefloralia (@ LJ) (Chirpy)
As I've grown up I've heard a lot of people saying things like "I'm so jealous of your figure" or "I'm so jealous of your skin" or even things like "I'm so jealous of your relationship with your parents".

Okay, I think these sort of feelings / sentiments should really be nipped in the bud as soon as possible. Jealousy is not a positive emotion, being proud of someone for achieving something or feeling inspired by others is definitely positive, but we are far too eager to admit our jealous feelings as if doing so is some sort of compliment.

It's not.

Being genuinely jealous of someone means that you feel envy for something they have or can do and those sort of negative feelings will eventually result in more negativity. Those negative actions may not be pushed upon the person who brought about these jealous feelings but either way those feelings will result in spreading more negativity, one way or another.

I want to make it really clear that I'm not judging other people, mainly because I myself used to feel a lot of jealousy. I was jealous of people for all sorts of reasons, usually they were pretty superficial, or even worse, things that I could easily change about myself but didn't feel the motivation to change.

So I'm trying very hard now to have a more positive outlook towards other people. If someone looks better than me then I notice it and say "you're beautiful" and I do not envy it, because they're not me. I can't expect to look or even be like someone else, it's not possible, we're all unique. When I see someone who can speak Japanese more fluently than me, or who can draw better than me, I let them inspire me to work harder.

I'm not out to impress anyone but myself and I think that's how it should be.

I guess my closing statement is that you can't let yourself envy other people because it only ends up in you feeling bad about yourself and there's no reason for you to.

You're amazing - that's it.
den_chan: credit to: epic_colours (@ LJ) (Epic threesome)
Recently I've been thinking about things I want to change/develop in me. Diaries or journals are so great for plotting out ideas or lists. Some of the things in my list will be small, seemingly insignificant things, others will require a lot more time and attention.
  • Save money: this is so that I can start a Masters in Linguistics, I know that languages are definitely my territory so I want to focus on learning more about them and the theory that goes with them.
  • Change body shape: last year I managed to lose about 1.5 stone (roughly 21 pounds) but recently I've been slacking off, eating bad things and not exercising. I want to find some sport of hobby that I can take up to help me lose weight. I've been considering swimming or maybe dancing?
  • Change body image: I really want to continue to grow my hair (whilst resisting the urge to dye it pretty colours) and I've been giving serious thought into getting my tattoo removed (with a laser procedure).
  • Take JLPT level 2: this is a Japanese language proficiency exam that I've been studying for in private lessons for some time, I'm wondering whether I'll be ready to take it this December or if I should wait for next summer holidays.
  • Cut down on needless purchases: I have a really awful habit of buying things because I feel like I need them. It's usually make-up or shoes but I'm trying to curb my impulse buying! I'm making small lists of things I really want or need and saving up for them instead!
  • Be creative: I want to keep writing and maybe, when I feel strong enough, take up another creative outlet. Whether it's drama, playing an instrument or life drawing I want to develop my creative skills and continue make things!
Only six things, not that many really, but if I can look back at this entry in a year's time and say that I've achieved some of them then I'll be really happy!

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