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I've decided that I am going to start having a new outlook on life and the situations I encounter.

1. Instead of dreading work, I am going to embrace the fact that I am learning the art of responsibility and becoming an adult in the process. I will take it hour for hour and be satisfied with what I've done once my shift is over. I will also look foward to what lies ahead of me once I am done working. Once I get off tonight at 8, for instance, I will take joy in knowing that I don't have to work until next Sunday.
2. I am going to try to have a good attitude towards everything. Actually reading each page of each chapter and taking notes for psych will possibly boost my 85 to maybe an 86. I will not say mean things behind about my educators for giving me an extra homework assignment that will further enlighten and help me in the long run. Getting a B is okay. Instead of putting myself down, I will take the SAT score that I get back in a few weeks and work to raise it so that I can get into Elon and become an English major. I will begin to understand that my parents do what they do for a reason and don't intentionally try to piss me off.
3. I will be more sympathetic and understanding. It's okay that he didn't call because he has other obligations and so do I. Maybe she is having a bad day and that is the reason she is being a bitch, so I'll just be nice. I will accept that everyone has issues and I will then be there to lend a helping hand. I will be more patient with the people I love, despite the fact that I expect more from them.
4. I will not be so quick to judge. Of course, I have become much better at this since middle school. But I will learn to love everyone for their strengths AND weaknesses. Etc.
5. Optimism will become part of my daily lifestyle. Instead of viewing the glass as half empty, it will now be half full.
6. I will cherish every moment with my parents and brother and strive to strengthen my relationship with them.
7. Talking down about someone does not make myself look or feel better.
8. My work ethic will go back to what it was first semester freshman year - really high. I will not procrastinate as much as I currently do.
9. My self-esteem will no longer be as low as it is. I know that I can do whatever I set my mind to. I am a strong young woman. I don't need to be told that I am beautiful to feel beautiful. I will work hard to improve at everything. I should make myself happy before trying to impress someone else. I will love my body, mind, and spirit for what they are and not what I want them to be.
10. Finally - everything happens for a reason. Plain and simple. I will not overanalyze every situation I am put in, therefore making me miserable. I will not let things get me down as much as I used to. I will just accept them and let them go. I will learn from my mistakes and live each day to its fullest potential.