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Perfectly Imperfect
What are these pesky emotions good for anyway? Emotions help us in so many ways. They help us enjoy life, they help us process trauma, they allow us to discover our boundaries and, in the process, understand ourselves on a deeper level. Allowing ourselves to feel both pleasant and uncomfortable emotions give us the full spectrum of the human experience.
By Laura Carlock6 years ago in Motivation
Mind Blowned
Ever heard of the saying "Being uncomfortable is the best way to learn?" As the year was ending I hadn't realized it until it was finally January 1st. I was still stuck in my own life, minding my own business, not caring about what the world had to offer. I was comfortable, I was okay with everything and that's how I did things. I knew deep inside I should be doing other things, I should be putting myself out of my comfort zone and trying new things. Of course that never really got through me.
By Ellena Lee6 years ago in Motivation
Small Steps to Transform your Life
"New Year New Me" has got to be one of the most cliché sayings that pop-up everywhere come December and January. Although this phrase has become somewhat of a joke at this point, what if it was actually possible to tackle goals in every part of your life in order to come out of the year a better version of yourself. I'm talking fitness goals, personal goals, financial goals, career goals and all around improving your quality of life! Sounds like fake news right? Well I've been using the following method for the past three years, and every year I have been able to carry out all the goals I've set! In every single one of these areas! And the best part, it's a lot easier than you might think.
By Emilia Majerus6 years ago in Motivation
Why COVID 19 is causing procrastination
COVID 19 has caused the world to go into complete chaos. At the start of the pandemic there were some skeptics (I was one) some who took COVID 19 as a joke, and some who found the need to use COVID 19 as an excuse. COVID 19 became an excuse for anything. "I need toilet paper because soon I'm not going to be able to go to a store and I will do anything to get it." This mentality caused human beings to hurt one another. "I got laid off from my job, so now I'm on vacation." While both examples are different, they are both harmful. So, why is COVID causing us to be lazy, or procrastinate and how do we stop the cycle?
By Marissa Hall6 years ago in Motivation
The Light in Me
In the past two years, this physical world has thrown me into the rolling coaster game that lifted me up and crushed me down, frustrated the issues taking place around the world. I lost confidence and boldness, starting questioning who I am, why the Creator of this universe sent me here. I experienced being joyful, excited, sad, disappointed. There is one thing still raising up in me: Hope.
By Anh Tram Nguyen6 years ago in Motivation
Talk About Trauma Recovery Reimagined
My name is Diamond Poyer and I’m addicted to caregiving, being overly nurturing and I can be caught putting the needs of others before me even when I think I am attending to my own needs. So I too can do better #PuzzlePeaceMe
By Diamond Poyer, M.Ed, RYT, CMC, CSMC6 years ago in Motivation
Sometimes you just gotta get your hippy on
I love Venice Beach on a Sunday. It’s literally my favorite day. It’s so alive. The street performers are drawing their crowds; the roller skaters are living their best lives on the rink; the vendors are hustling their art; the skaters are defying gravity and doing mind blowing feats; and the drum circle is pulsating it’s rhythm like a beating heart.
By Paige Phillips6 years ago in Motivation
Hydrate in Harmony
It's day 3 of a migraine attack and I have something to share. My lips may be chapped and my hair may extremely dehydrated from my decrease in drinking water while increasing orange juice intake. I also wore my hair in a bun this week so it needs some deep conditioning. Why are we challenged in realizing that our mind-body-spirit care requires the same attention for replenishing to recover from dehydration. If we are really engaged in our self-care and well-being we may be able to pick up healthy patterns of behavior which help us to rejuvenate ourselves.
By Diamond Poyer, M.Ed, RYT, CMC, CSMC6 years ago in Motivation
Quarantine Abs
I remember back in March 2020, when the coronavirus was just on the brink of becoming a pandemic, I was at a recreational volleyball game and was chatting with my teammates regarding its imminent approach. Someone said that that game was probably going to be the last one we will have in a month. And here we are today, not having seen my team for almost a year.
By Fan Liu6 years ago in Motivation
