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The Path to Lasting Happiness
Happiness is overrated. After all, the leading cause of unhappiness is the very pursuit of happiness itself! I mean, what is happiness anyway? Are you pursuing what society defines happiness is, or are you pursuing what it means to you?
By Skye Bothma7 years ago in Motivation
5 Things Pole Dancing Has Taught Me About Life
Pole dancing has been my hobby for the past two years. Not only has it transformed my body — turning it into a lean mean pole machine — but it has brought me closer to the women in my life, has raised my self-esteem, and is always the bright end to any long day.
By Princess Buttercup7 years ago in Motivation
Fire Your Brain. Hire Your Heart.
Fire your brain. Hire your heart. Too often, the stories in our brains hold us back from new experiences that might be life-changing. We are approached with a new opportunity and, almost immediately, thoughts of fear and confusion arise, leading us to make the conclusion that we should not take the opportunity in front of us.
By Nick Chan7 years ago in Motivation
The Day You Know You're Strong
Growing up, having everything I have ever wanted. I had a family, pets, a big house, food in my face, friends, so many clothes, and every toy or object I wanted. I was spoiled in all reality. One day, all of that was taken away from me, and in the following months I did not even have my mother around, my life basically had to start over, I had my father, but it was not good enough when I really needed my mom. It made me feel sick, was I not good enough? Was my brother not good enough? What did we do so wrong, to the point she did not even want her own two children anymore? Years later she came back, thinking I was still the same eight-year old she left behind, but I wasn't. I was 13, doing good in my new life I established. I let her around for a while, but by the time I was 14 and 15, she just put me down all the time. Calling me names, threatening me, just straight out tried to ruin my self-esteem. At the same time high school happened, people started rumors about me and saying things about, and to me, similar to what my mother would call me.
By Crystal Rankin7 years ago in Motivation
Why I Woke Up Happy Today
The sun rises in the east and sets in the west. This will always be true even after you and I are long gone. It will never stop happening that way, unless some universal phenomenon occurs. Hopefully by then, we aren't around for that kind of chaos.
By Baylee Tyree7 years ago in Motivation
Rejection and Doubt
When we hear the words "rejection" or "doubt," they are always associated with negativity, sadness, and just all around bad terms. But what if they could be turned around for good? Instead of viewing rejection and doubt as something bad, what if we could see it as something good? I know it's harder than it sounds, cause let's be honest, when we get rejected in any way, like for example; a job, by a woman or a guy, or anything, we get down. Getting told we didn't get the job we wanted makes a person feel like they aren't good enough and shouldn't aim high, or getting rejected by someone we ask out or have interest in makes us feel ugly, humiliated, because we put ourselves out there, and/or again, not good enough. If we get turned down by a person, it can leave a feeling of trying to change ourselves to maybe get that person back. Not getting the job we wanted can make a person give up and not try as hard.
By Brady Young7 years ago in Motivation
What Is Extrinsic Motivation and How Does It Work?
Why do we do the things that we do? Why do we go to work every day? Go to the gym? Do homework or anything for that matter? There are two different types of motivation, extrinsic motivation, and intrinsic motivation.
By Chad Bosewick7 years ago in Motivation
Learning to Live Alone
I’ve been moving from one state to another since graduating college in 2012: Vermont, Pennsylvania, NYC, and landed back home in Connecticut after ending a five year relationship (I dodged a bullet; he got engaged a month after we ended).
By Errin Gaulin7 years ago in Motivation
Reaching Satisfaction in Life
Have you ever felt like you can't seem to figure out just who you are or meant to be? Are you tired of everyone else telling you who to be instead of helping you discover your own self for certainty? Well I'll tell you this right now. List what you know about yourself. If you're wondering why, you're about to find out.
By Jasmine Lawrence7 years ago in Motivation
I. Am. Sorry.
I am sorry. You have said this time and time again and you feel the meaning is becoming hazy. If you're like me, you might have found yourself trying too hard to make others happy for you, or you do everything you can to cheer up a friendly face, but you leave your needs and feelings un-attended. But, when it gets to the point where you can't even face yourself in the mirror or even make eye contact with the people you see everyday, it can be even more stressful on you. My recommendation is to take this time to say that you're sorry. Not to anyone in particular, but yourself.
By Raelene Rightnour7 years ago in Motivation