I want to turn over a new leaf after the summer?

Question

I don't know how many times I've said this to myself but I really want to turn over a new leaf.

And by turning over a new leaf I mean - Have the body I've always wanted (MUSCLES!), achieving good exam results and not just scraping through luckily, be able to play an instrument, start a sport/hobby (I'm thinking of Yoga) and have a relationship with a girl that lasts longer than 3 months.

So how do I do this? What can I do to motivate myself? My mum says that I should try hypno-therapy but I don't know.. Isn't that just a huge big scam?

Also about playing an instrument, I'm thinking of playing the saxaphone but I have asthma (well its really mild!) so my breathing isn't the best of breaths. I tried playing guitar but I gave up after a month or so because my teacher gave me a 10 minute lesson while he'd give someone else a 30 minute lesson. I don't believe in learning myself because then you pick up bad habits!

Any other instruments that I can try?

Thank you.

Answer 1

Playing an instrument is very good for asthma it basically strengthen your lungs I had about the capacity of only having one lung then I played the flute and now I am back to normal if not better than normal. You need to play and learn on your own you won't pick up bad habits you probably only needed the ten min. lesson. I think you are already motivated in fact I would lesson your concentration on yourself to have a girlfriend you are going to have to think about her too. muscles are fine but what is more impressive is a great is a caring and well rounded person not someone who can't be outside of himself. Look at other people and care about how you relate to people and less on how you look and what you do.

Answer 2

You're not talking about turning over a new leaf, but a new life. That's what's going on now, so you are fortunate. The Mind Shift. Here's a good video and check out Emotional Intelligence for a good start. If you have any questions let me know.