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The Problem with Positive Thinking
Positivity is having a moment From start-ups to sports teams, nonprofits to hospitals, the idea that we have to “think positively” — to believe that the desired outcome will result, to visualize the best possible scenario, to have belive that our actions will bring us closer to our goals — is becoming more than just an affirmation or mantra. It’s becoming a way of life.
By Edward Fay6 years ago in Motivation
The Ongoing Storm
Humans go about life day by day, and we experience quite a bit of turbulence or trials throughout our lives. Whether it be work fulfillment, bills, or just trouble waking up every day, everyone struggles with something. Unfortunately, some of us have it worse than others, but there are ways to cope with these everyday challenges. These five skills that I'm going to explain could help you as much as it helped me.
By Jay Jaeger6 years ago in Motivation
12 little joys of life that bring you smile
We all love being happy, and happiness is our true nature, whether we know it or not. We pursue our goals and dreams in life to be happy. Yet, many of us wait for some big thing to happen in life to be happy. We postpone our happiness, thinking we will be happy when we buy our dream home or get that promotion or get married. Yes, these are all wonderful happenings in life which bring us great happiness, but our happiness need not and should not wait for such big things because such big things only happen once in a while and we cannot afford to have just a few moments of happiness in life.
By Mann Ghatt 6 years ago in Motivation
Life
As I sit there watching my grandson, I wonder what he is thinking about. His little mind just going and going, where are minds are thinking about what we are going to do and how to survive this pandemic. My grandson does not have to worry about this at this moment in time. His little innocent life has no idea what has been going on, which could be a good thing. He hates wearing a mask, but does wear it. His sister who is much older and in the first grade will ask a thousand questions about why we have to wear a mask, and why she has to be home schooled through virtual school. She is very smart and has all “A’s” in her classes, but she does miss being around children her own age, which I so totally agree that she needs that interaction with children her own age besides when they all meet once a week virtually with the teacher. I will admit times have been tuff, especially where we live because our Governor won’t mandate mask wearing and will not let our mayors do it either. Our Governor and senators are so far up President Trumps ass that they don’t know how to get out. I feel like we will be one of the last states to get the vaccine, because our Governor is in Denise of the virus, it is a shame that a grown person would rather stand by a man that lies about election fraud, and other things instead of carrying about the people who voted for him, believe me I did not vote for our Governor, or senators.
By Debra Bernatovich6 years ago in Motivation
Introduction to a Journey
The Past few years have been one Hell of a joyride. There's been so many twists and turns that knowing where I came from, where I'm headed, or how far I've come has been damn near impossible to figure out. Every time I've created even the slightest semblance of a plan, Life throws that map out the window. But the future isn't a destination anyway, and as for the past?.... Maybe we cant really develop hindsight without enough Life Experience. Maybe hindsight IS Experience AND the Lesson all wrapped within a Beautifully Paradoxical Gift- The Present!
By Jerome Henderson6 years ago in Motivation
14 years. 7 days. 10 years.
Dear baby Julitha, You’re 14 years old and you’re about to run away from home.. and never come back. This is me, Julitha here.. We’re going to be 24 on the 29th of this month. A whole decade later. You’re only 14 years old. A baby. I can see you with your faded skinny jeans on. I can see the grey singlet and the checkered blue buttoned up top. The black ballet flats that you’ll take off because they’re slowing you down. I can feel the icy cold concrete on the ground. The the cutting coldness of the air. Like putting your face into a freezer and taking in a deep breath.
By Julitha6 years ago in Motivation
Wouldn't it be nice...
Does anyone out there feel that 2020 is a dream we all cannot wake up from? One good thing that's come out of this is journaling. Journaling you say? isn't that reserved for little girls who keep diaries? Hell no. I've seen entrepreneurs do these exercises for positivity and clarity. Do you love journal prompts? Here's one you may like. What good things have come out of 2020 for you?
By Carly Writes6 years ago in Motivation
Entering Into The Unknown
It's crazy to think about how half of the world will never step into the unknown because of the comfort zone that they are in. We are stuck in this world of comfort and that makes us know the outcome for each thing we do in life. If we x, this will be y. This continues on and on until we stop that. When we are living in our comfort zone, we miss the chance to experience something new. Something that could change our lives once and for all. We will miss this new experience of a rush. We will miss new experiences with new people. Just by being in this comfort bubble, you are holding yourself back to a world of endless possibilities. Although it does have its own benefits, are those benefits helping you create a whole new world for yourself?
By Amy Tran6 years ago in Motivation
The Power of Rationing Your Fucks
If you haven’t noticed by now, I tend to have a fairly colorful vocabulary and it’s not something I’ll apologize for - however, I do believe it’s appropriate that I warn you in advance that this episode may have more than your usual number of expletives given the subject at hand.
By Megs Thompson6 years ago in Motivation
Personal Transformation
In late August, a butterfly with a crippled wing entered my life and reminded me that positive personal transformation is all about accepting adversity. As a symbol of transformation, the butterfly has consistently existed as a positive metaphor for patience, growth, and rebirth. What does it mean then when a butterfly cannot fly?
By Prin Dumas Sielski6 years ago in Motivation
