Happiness

This isn't like my usual beauty posts and I've wanted to make this post for the past few days. I have actually tried to a few times but I never seem to get the right words out. So, to put it simply, this is me telling you to be happy.

One of my bad qualities is that I can always see the worst in every situation. Whether that be the worst possible outcome or the worst aspect of anything. It seems to me though that for every bad aspect of something there is almost always a good aspect to counteract this.

I have spoken to numerous people about happiness recently and everyone seems to have a rather negative point of view. The sad truth is a lot of people you think are happy really aren't. I actually had this conversation with my Mum a few days ago and that is what inspired me to make this post. She asked me, what I thought was, a simple question. A question which I didn't have an exact answer to. "Are you happy?" 

My theory is people just don't know what they want to do with their life or obstacles get in the way of what they really want or they just don't have the courage to pursue their dreams. Maybe in some ways happiness and courage are linked. You have to  have the courage to be happy.

I know I had to learn this the hard way. For a long time I was expecting to one day just wake up and boom! I was the happiest I'd ever been. Unfortunately though, that's not how life works. Everyone has the ability to be happy it's just harder for some people. It's hard to be happy sometimes when there are so many things giving you reasons to be sad.. Have the courage to choose happiness.

This is all my opinion, and obviously I may be totally wrong, but I have wanted to make this post for a while now but I've been too scared. Scared of the reaction and scared of what people will think but in the end I have to worry less, just like I said in my RIP 2012 post, and I'm trying to stick to this. I don't think being brave means not being scared of anything, I think being brave means doing the things that scare you anyway. Pursuing happiness.

Really, this isn't just about happiness but a reminder to do what you want to do. Don't worry about what other people think as long as you are happy. You are infinite, don't waste your life on others expectations.

I guess you have to try and realize if you aren't happy with an aspect of your life you have the ability to change it! You're worth it and your happiness is worth it. Have a happy life. Don't just exist, live! 

Mum, if you're reading this, to answer your question. Am I happy?
I can be, I'm working on it. 

Thank you so much for reading my blog! 

I hope you liked this post and maybe even agreed with me on a few things! 

Tell me in the comments what you think happiness is and how it's achieved.
I may have to make a follow up post in the future!  

GeorgiaX 

RIP 2012

Out with old, in with the new! Happy New Year!

As I said on twitter  recently, for me, 2012 wasn't good and it wasn't bad. It just kind of happened. I mean, it was my final year of school so I had nothing else to think about but when my next assignment was due. Life was all one organized schedule. 2013, not so much...

I could rant to you about all the changes that will be happening this year but that's boring, as you probably know what happens after school. So, instead I had a different idea. New Years Resolutions!
I've never actually had a New Years Resolution as I know I wouldn't stick to it but this year I will, for my blog, because this way I can document my results.

My idea is to make a list of Resolutions that I know will be a struggle for me but I want to do for myself. Also, if I post it online I feel like I will want to try harder because it's out there for people to see..

MY RESOLUTIONS FOR 2013 

Smile and Laugh more: This may seem silly to some people but I honestly think everyone should make this goal. I find that even when I'm in an awful mood if I just force a smile I feel a little better. 

Take more photos: One of my biggest regrets is always that I didn't photograph the moments I want to remember. In 2013 I will try my hardest to photograph everything! 

Worry less: You probably don't know this about me but I'm a massive worrier. I am a very anxious person and I worry about every little thing and I don't want to be like that. I know it will take time but this is probably one of the most important personal goals I've made. I don't want to forever be the anxious friend. 

Make more blog posts: This is pretty self explanatory, I don't post on here enough. It's not about views or followers, I started this blog simply because I've always wanted to and now that I have I should use it!

Take my own advice: I always give my friends and family advice but when it comes to myself I just don't seem able to follow my own advice. I always know what I should do in certain situations but I never seem to do what I know I should be doing. This year I will. I will try to anyway. 

Start YouTube: As I've said in previous blog posts I have wanted to start YouTube for over 3 years and I've never been brave enough to do it. I'm getting a new camera this month sometime so I will just go for it. When I do I will make sure to make a post about it. 

Be more outgoing: Although I'm not a very quiet person when I meet new people I am quite shy. I want to try and be more outgoing and make new friends! I like meeting new people it just takes me quite some time to get comfortable enough to totally be myself. 

Just Enjoy Life: As a result of a lot of bad things happening in the past few years I tend to forget the main point to life. Simply enjoy it. As my Mother always said to me "that's life." I need to stop and think. Life is there to be lived, I just need to live it. 

So, there are my main goals for 2013! I know I won't magically be able to do all these things but I can try. I hope this post gave you a bit of insight into me and who I am. I have complete faith that 2013 will be a great year! If you've made any New Years Resolutions let me know in the comments below, I'd love hearing from you! 

GeorgiaX