I had a bad day yesterday at work, so bad that I locked myself in a state of I-don’t-want-to-talk-to-anyone last night. I wouldn’t go in details anymore, because that was then anyway; and today’s a new day (it’s about to end also!) and there’s just no room for a yesterday’s-workday hangover.

Instead, I thought that I need a list of goals and a make-over to help me refocus my self-esteem and my outlook, that today, I went to had my hair cut and my nails done. A little pampering truly helped me feel lighter; and now on to the list…

Since I’m an avid fan of making-to-do lists, today I’m making a set of everyday goals (not to be mistaken as rules… because the word “rules” is not so enticing); that I need to fulfill and write an obligatory weekly entry on how I managed through.

• Skip the morning coffee, seriously. Even if I get CBTL discounts, it still adds up! I’m still in this state of deep belief that coffee helps me concentrate— that shouldn’t be the case. Alternative: Wake up earlier so I could enjoy a warm bath longer instead— it would definitely help me feel focused and rejuvenated to start the day. The short-I’m-in-a-rush showers certainly wouldn’t be enough.
• Pack lunch and water. I’m on a good track of packing my lunch, but I always forget to pack my own beverage that I’d end up buying anyway.
• No unnecessary spending. It’s still the case of Need vs. Want. Do I suddenly need a top because it’s priced at $5.00? No. Do I need to save money for my own phone line? Yes. Case closed.
• Eat Healthier. I need to stop the late-night-I-deserve-a-full-meal-because-I’m-tired routine. Incorporate more fruits and veggies; lessen the carbs and drink more water!
• Skip the mid-day random coffee break — and schedule a Panera Bread Once a Week instead. I get two-days off a week from work usually, and I would often spend it at a coffee shop to go online anyway, so why not schedule it once a week instead of the random coffee-shop expenses? I’m super in love with Panera bread right now! They have yummier teas and a wider variety of healthy choices than the others; plus free wi-fi! This will definitely be a lovely incentive to look forward to every work week!
• Wear lipstick. Just because.

I’ll leave myself a note that tomorrow is always a clean slate you can create beautiful art with; yesterday’s mistakes are tomorrow’s great changes.