2011 Quest #4: I resolve to stop caring so much about what other people think.
“Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.” – Dr. Seuss
“Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You.” – Dr. Seuss
While it is important to be a good wife, friend, daughter and employee – it is more important to be true to yourself. I hope to make this happen in 2011.
2010 Flashback #4: Jen West the chameleon.
While 2010 was one of the best years of my life, because of that fact I found myself in the spotlight on more than one occasion. It was very difficult to be myself instead of trying to be the person I thought they wanted me to be. As a matter of a fact, I think if I could just find a way to relax in certain situations then I would be all that people expect… and then some. I guess the word I am looking for is authentic. In 2011, I want to be authentic! I want to be me. 
Because being myself is more than good enough!
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December 30, 2010 at 2:33 pm
vero
Triple yeah to that! Aren’t we all struggling with that at various levels?
December 30, 2010 at 3:10 pm
Jen West
True that! Thanks again for the Dr. Seuss quote.
December 30, 2010 at 2:33 pm
Stephen Vinson
You hit the nail on the head on this post for me.
I’m the worst at not being myself and allowing people to control me and walk all over me. It stops in 2011, I start counseling with the Doc at Sonthe’s office next week. Some (good) changes are a coming.
YOU ARE MY HERO!!
BTW, I would like to interview you for my blog. I’m thinking a video interview. We can ask each other questions. I would like to pick your brain on weight loss.
Later Tater,
Stephen
December 30, 2010 at 3:11 pm
Jen West
Absolutely!!! Anytime!!! Just say the word.
Stephen- I have a feeling that 2011 is going to be a fabulous year for you… just call it a hunch!
December 30, 2010 at 11:01 pm
Will Nevin
“…because of that fact I found myself in the spotlight on more than one occasion.”
I totally get you there. I’ve become something of a celebrity at my gym (especially with the late night crew), and the guys talk a lot about my weight loss. It all comes from a good place, of course, but sometimes I feel a little awkward. Just gots to be comfortable in my own skin, I s’ppose.
January 2, 2011 at 3:19 pm
Jen West
Absolutely. Will, you are so inspiring and I’ve never even met you in person. Keep it up!
December 31, 2010 at 12:45 am
Wendy Storie
This was a great post. I, too, struggle with worrying about what people think of me. I’m constantly obsessing with whether or not people like me. That is one of the many things about myself that I would like to change. But it is easier said than done. And I’m not the most confident person in the world. I plan to be more healthy and active in 2011 and I know that will be a big factor in boosting my self-confidence.
January 2, 2011 at 3:20 pm
Jen West
Wendy- LOVE IT!!! 2011 is your year, sista.
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