Commitment.
Yet everybody has it in their lives, somehow, so why does it seem like such a big word?
I think, like many things, it changes as you grow up.
When you're little it's a big word because you've never seen it before, never tried to read it before. And, when you're little, that's scary.
Now you're a bit older. You're used to the word, you read it all the time, yet you're still not sure what it means or what it involves. You're scared, still.
And then you're the age you are right now. You know exactly what it means and what it entails, and have probably already been involved in it.
Whether that be watching a certain programme religiously, without fail, every week, or revising for an exam.
Some commitments are good and some, not so much. Some are fun, some not so much. Some compulsory, some not so much.
But I think the moment a commitment becomes a big one is when you begin to notice it.
However, how you notice it is a major thing.
It's good to have commitments in your life however not all of them should be boring or making you unhappy. Some of them should, in a way, because they are compulsory and well, sorry, everybody has to work with them, however some are not, and that's when you need to decide whether or not to keep at it.
I realise I'm not some all knowing guru or an adult who's lived their life so not all of my knowledge will necessarily be right - however I do sometimes think taking advice can be just as (if not more) helpful from someone your own age, than from an adult.
Adults grew up at a different time and things have changed since then, and although they don't like to admit it they were teenagers a while ago now so they might not remember it as clearly as they say (sorry!).
Plus this was the whole reason I started this blog - all teenager magazines are pretty rubbish to be honest, unless you just want to read about The Wanted and take quizzes that tell you *American voice* ARE YOU A GREAT BFFL OR SHOULD YOU GO TO BFFHELL?
I mean...
So. I present you with:
ELSPETH'S WAYS OF UNDERSTANDING WHETHER OR NOT YOUR COMMITMENT IS A GOOD COMMITMENT OR A PAIN IN THE BACKSIDE
...catchy...
(s/n: this is mainly for commitments such as clubs or other activities)
(s/n 2: i made this... just saying)
(s/n 3: like seriously it took me ages)
(s/n 4: did i mention i made it?)
I hope this has helped some of you in understanding what to do because I understand very well how difficult these decisions can be, believe me.
If you would like me to do more of this type of thing please let me know! It would be super helpful if I knew what my one reader enjoyed reading... :3
Lots of lurrve
Elspeth
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(I made the diagram)
