"Me" University
From as early as I can remember I always loved when back to school time came. It was like a mini new start to life. There was something exciting about buying clothes, school supplies, and anticipating the new school year.
As I shifted into adulthood, I still carried the same excitement just in a more adult way. Around this time of year, I usually fall back from social activities and hibernate. It was my way of telling myself it was time to get back focused on life. My hibernation season consisted of reading, saving money, and complaining about the cold temperatures.
The last few months I have been toying with the idea of returning to school to further my college education. Thinking of all the cons such as adding to my already hefty student loan balance, trying to figure out what professional path I wanted to take, and the commitment I would have to make. These quickly out weighted the pros of getting a degree in a field I love, having the mental space to focus on school, and the possibility of getting funding from my employer.
Seeking direction from several mentors who I trust the conversation circled back to the same thought. I was interested in a career along the teaching path and then thought about social work and therapy. Needless to say, I went back and forth about this and finally came to a conclusion just a few weeks ago.
My final decision was FUCK COLLEGE!!
No offense those in school and working their ass off to graduate, but for me that was never something I enjoyed. The two years I spent in college I did learn a bit, but overall, I learned nothing that would truly help me on this journey of life. I have learned more thorough personal experience, human interactions and indulging on information that I was curious about.
All those experiences are the foundation of who I have grown to become. Much of what I have learned was because I look the initiative in learning them and committing to self-teaching. I want to continue learning however I want to focus on things that spark joy for me.
A few weeks ago I decided to open “Chanel University”. It was a fun idea that I was taking seriously. Just like a college semester it is a 10-week course which will intensely focus on specific areas of my life and my creative projects. My reasoning for this was If I was willing to dedicate two years in attending a school going further in debt, I should shift that same energy into elevating myself. The benefit of this is I am allowing myself to learn a multitude of things.
So, I drafted a syllabus and I start week one on September 9th. My course Is called My Very Good Year after this blog.
Here’s a sneak peek into my first semester:
WEEK ONE: PERSONAL FINANCE
This week will focus on revamping my monthly budget and sticking to it. I have fallen off since the summer started. I will track and reduce my frivolous spending. I will commit to auto saving more money each paycheck.
WEEK TWO: DETOX
This week will be all about mental cleansing and physical detoxing. I am increasing meditation time, praying more, and setting daily intentions. I’ll be conscious about what I consume and increase my water intake. I’ll will eliminate certain foods from my diet and start back taking my favorite the Black Root Tonic and using Goddess Vaginal Detox Pearls.
WEEK THREE: LIFE AUDIT
I talked about this enough in my previous posts, so I won’t get too deep here. I will be doing some major self-evaluation. Seeking answers from myself on what I really want from life at this phase. Laying out where I stand currently and creating an effective plan to get to my dream life.
WEEK FOUR: MINDSET ELEVATION
This week I will be diving into some reading, my favorite podcasts, and listening to TED talks. Whatever interests my heart is what I will be doing. So, If it’s real estate investing, learning to be present, or changing a car battery that’s what I will be doing.
WEEK FIVE: FITNESS
This is an area I have severely struggled with the last two years to be honest. I went from working out twice a day and posting my workout selfies to cancelling my gym membership. I want to recommit to my fitness journey. I realized that my body image and health affect my day to day mindset and routine.
WEEK SIX TO WEEK TEN: BLOGGING
These last four weeks will be dedicated to this very blog you have been following. I have a few ideas that I have been procrastinating on implementing so now is the time to put action behind my words. I will be focusing on collaborations with other creatives, new website design, new logo, and improving my writing and content.
There you have it!