learning:

Lately I've been trying to think in terms of "what would my 'ideal self' do?" in order to combat my bad habits and build self-confidence. At first it seemed a little forced, but I'm actually starting to be more productive and positive. There's no reason why my 'ideal self' and my normal self cannot be the same person; I deserve to feel awesome about myself and my goals.
Speaking of goals, I also need to formulate a plan. I need better direction, answers, and perspective, but I'm grateful for this little hiatus between school and the working world. Now feels like a perfect time to fortify my ego with confidence and clarity.
All this inspiration came from a blog I recently discovered, Think Simply Now. It's a collection of different authors who share their authentic insights and invaluable tips on personal development. Having dealt with extreme shyness and a gross lack of self-esteem for most of my life, I was pleasantly surprised when this blog immediately rekindled a craving for understanding and loving myself. One of my favorite tools the writers provide is a list of books aimed to inspire creativity, happiness and inner clarity.

I'm thinking of treating myself to a self-date on of these days. More details soon (: