2009 WILL be a year of sparkling success and growth, regardless of however many mistakes I may make. One of my new year's resolutions, among others was to control my temper, since it has often proved to be very short. Irritation and unhappiness are emotions I wish not to deal with.

How we feel is up to us to decide. If we let that "B" grade in Biology or that daunting Pride and Prejudice essay ( yet to be written) gnaw away at our minds, then it becomes a problem .
But mistakes are made to ensure correction and improvement.

The "Worry Box" is a method I use to set aside my problems until it either naturally sorts itself out ( which in my experience tends to happen), or until I take action to tackle it myself. I simply scribble down a phrase such as, "Tell mum I got a Grade B in Biology" or "English A-level?", fold it up and pop it into the "Worry Box", ( which in my case is a silky make-up bag). Now that the worry has found a home, other than my chaotic mind, it need not be thought about constantly. Only when I wish to open the Box can its contents be thought of.

Here is an example of how the Worry Box has ensured peace and composure :
GCSE Mocks started on January 5th. I had already had a tear-filled break down over the phone to my best friend which made me realise how over-dramatic and petty I was being. To make certain that I would not completely "lose it" again, I wrote down several issues which I could, for the time being, do without: "Mocks-handle it", "No distractions", "Art supplies" etc.

Now, after mocks, I have quite happily discarded these scraps paper, having naturally dealt with each subject. I shall always keep adding to my Box until I feel I can cope by simply filing away each and every affair in the back of my mind.

I am trying to live by a few sayings and when I feel that I am pushed to the edge of my limit reciting these quotes truly help in calming my tremendous nerves.

Don't take yourself so seriously, no-one else does.
I am a sparkly princess and no-one can take away my tiara. ( And I understand if after that sentence you have lost all respect for my blog :) )

I am here to learn.
( There are various others which I shall comment about in more detail. I also intend to write about my basic understanding of economics, the book that I am currently reading : The Great Gatsby, "Love" at age 15 ( when I feel I am up for the challenge) and the structured revision I have started for my GCSE's. Fascinating, I know.

Till then, it's been a pleasure. G.