Sunday, June 20, 2010
Dan and I thought of a great idea the other weekend to start videotaping ourselves talking, or blogging, and watch ourselves afterward to get a better idea of how we interact with others as well as micromanage any unintentional, automatic expressions that were not favorable. I thought this was a great idea! I just need to find a camera AND a tripod. I think this is how people on TV, such as actors and celebrities present themselves so well, they have the numerous opportunities to see themselves from an objective point of view, and adjust themselves accordingly. That's probably key. This idea goes very well with my idea of verbally blogging for practice with articulating and expressing myself verbally. If I can kill two birds with one stone, why not videotape myself verbally blogging? :)
On another note, here are some things I'd also like to start doing:
Mental self-improvement:
- Focus on the positive. Shift to positive thoughts. Don't give negative thoughts the time of day. Forget it existed. Don't dwell on negative thoughts.
- Life really flies by. Before you know it, you'll be 30, or even 40. Take the opportunity to stay young, live--and not exist, dwell on positive thoughts, be grateful for what you have, have fun, do things that matter, and be your best rate self.
Social self-improvement:
- Write down and remember details, stories, & happenings about the people in my life.
- The simple, small, acts of courtesy really do matter and they really do shine through. Think of Mary's kind gestures.
Professional self-improvement:
- Videotape myself verbally blog on a daily basis and actually watch to critique myself.
- Read the news, blogs, magazine articles, editorials.
- Sharpen my mind. Do Sudoku.
- Surround myself with beautiful things. Get some sunshine!
Physical self-improvement:
- Wash my face every night with face wash to deep cleanse and remove make up.
- Eat breakfast and snack healthily throughout the day.
- Brush my teeth morning and night.
- Improve my posture.
- Take walks and bike.
- Drink lots of water.
- Workout. Tone myself.
- Update my wardrobe. Get new, trendy, stylish outfits that make you feel sexy and confident!
- Get new shoes to wear to work or out.
- Get a new haircut.
Personal To Do list:
- Get organized. Organize my gmail, laptop contents, iPhone apps...
Goals (The End in Mind):
- Obtain a big-girl job
- Pay off my loans
- Pay off my credit card
- Move out and be independent
- Buy my own car
- Raise my credit score
- Be happily married. :)
Things to learn:
- Cook Vietnamese and American cuisine
- Play poker well!
- Magic tricks with cards
- Play the piano
Role Models:
- Mary Z.
- My-le D.
- Dorothy S.
- Britney S.
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