The Night Belongs to Medium, Not Michelob
A 30-day review of my commitment to being a better person, not just a better writer.
Exactly one month ago, I published my second article on Medium. In the article, I shared how I made an allegiance to myself to commit to being a better person in 2022, which included putting myself first above all things.
Developing S.M.A.R.T. (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Time-Bounded) goals for 2022, one of my objectives is checking back at the end of each month on how I am sticking to my mantras. I am the proud, unofficial spokesperson for change, gratitude, love, and alignment.
- The night belongs to Medium, not Michelob.
One of the first things I changed was how much idle time I have. Before December 30,2021, it was safe to say I consumed four to six liters of LBW (liquor, beer, and wine) within four days while I binge-watched streaming movies or television. I had no goals.
I didn’t have any drive or energy. I was constantly fantasizing about an unsuccessful past, and I was content with being complacent. Too many ideas were trapped in my head with no direction or focus.
That changed when I picked up the pen and started writing. Change has spurred some positive effects in my life. Medium was the first outlet allowing me to express myself and I haven’t looked back since.
2. The gratitude train keeps rolling.
I never realized the favorable effects of gratitude when given and received. Gratitude is not a one-sided quality. Saying, ‘thank you’, was never a problem for me, it had always been the action behind it.
When I concentrated on my second mantra, gratitude, I found myself writing about my appreciation for the simplest of things. I acquired a sense of freedom. My commitment to sharing my life experiences is bound to help someone who has similar circumstances, providing a push in the right direction.
3. The world isn’t always rainbows and unicorns.
Having a foundation of love and hope serves as a weapon when combating negative auras around you. This year’s focus on love and alignment in my life has put many things into perspective. I look at the bright side of things now, only giving the negative a once over for the purpose of reflection.
I close the chapter, then I move on.
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