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Elephant On My Chest
“Elephant on My Chest” By Donna Bixby-Stephens Most days I never gave breathing a second thought. I went about my daily business and things just happened naturally. I would breathe in; I would breathe out and all was copesetic. Then there came a day when the breath wasn’t there. I am at the top of the stairs, just outside the door of my classroom and I can’t breathe. Time stood still and so did I. This was not normal, nor was it expected. Not on my bucket list of things to do for that day.
By DJ Stephens6 years ago in Motivation
Let’s be Thankful for Sound Mental Health and the Ability to Achieve Life’s Goals
Virtually all of the most prosperous individuals in the world propose something in common, having a life coach or mentor to encourage them along their path. I want to explore further what being a life coach entails and why it’s the most decisive resolution you’ll forever make.
By Dr. Reanna Waugh PhD6 years ago in Motivation
How to Benefit of Negative Criticism
Introduction Fear of negative criticism is natural. Our primitive brain creates this well-known fear. We all are hardwired and feel this fear in the fabric of our soul. This psychological phenomenon is widespread in the body of knowledge. Mental health practitioners developed processes and procedures to address this fear, especially when it passed the threshold levels and turned into a chronic psychological problem interfering life functions of individuals.
By Dr Mehmet Yildiz6 years ago in Motivation
What Thomas Edison Can Teach You About Perseverance
This is what the greatest inventor of America had to say about perseverance: “ Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.”and“ If we did all the things we are capable of we would literally astound ourselves.”
By I. R. Pathak6 years ago in Motivation
What Jordan’s Legacy and The Last Dance Teach Us About Change
Who else rewatched The Last Dance when it dropped on Netflix? As a basketball or Bulls’ fan in the 90’s, it’s hard not to be overcome by nostalgia when you see Jordan hit any of his legendary game-winning shots. But when examined closely, the docuseries is much more than just an ode to the best basketball player of all time (yes, we believe this to be undisputed). It’s a story about organizational greatness, and the teamwork, resilience, and passion required to achieve it. How does it apply to our lives today, personally and professionally?
By Sid Khaitan6 years ago in Motivation
The Year Gone By: Counting Blessings Despite Difficulties
2020 began on a high note. I was just back from a life-altering solo trip to four cities in eleven days, and the adrenaline rushing through my veins made me make a new year resolution that, come what may, 2020 should see me on at least three solo trips. Sadly, the Covid19 scare started in March 2020, and most of what I'd planned failed to happen.
By Anangsha Alammyan6 years ago in Motivation
Health Is The Real Wealth
I personally know of numerous people who bust their butt off for their job or business, working long hours, and who average around just 5 of sleep each night. They basically leave at the crack of dawn, and don't return home around 6pm-7pm, time enough for dinner, a shower, and at least a couple of hours with their family, before bedtime. As it is, some still come home to do more work. One particular friend has always stood by his motto of working hard and maximizing the hours he has awake, and then he can sleep when he's dead. I'm sure a lot of people around the world live life in the same manner, especially entrepreneurs and executives, who work their bum off to build profits for their respective businesses, yet sacrifice their sleep in the process, likely also family time. With the time spent within their business, another activity that often goes by the wayside, is exercise. With their stream of income on the line, the importance of creating profits is absolutely crucial, hence why they believe they need to work long hours, and sacrifice other aspects of life, because it's money they rely on, and what they believe determines their survival and enhances their future. Those who work in corporate jobs aren't much better either. Many people work long hours, and even work overtime unpaid, to remove any potential they may possibly be dismissed off the back of not meeting the company's requirements, and losing their income source altogether. Let's be honest, no matter what work we do, many of us place so much emphasis on, and prioritize any actions, that are income producing, or to do with money. We do it to ensure we have food on the table, to ensure we have a roof over our head, and to ensure we have some funds left over to live some sort of quality of life. At what cost though, are we doing so?
By David Stidston6 years ago in Motivation
The many things to be thankful for
As bad as 2020 has been around the world I have to be thankful for a number of reasons. Sure there have been a ton of bad things that had happened in the year. I know there are a lot of people suffering and I even had a huge break up earlier in the year. Still I have tons of things to celebrate.
By Brian Anonymous6 years ago in Motivation
Every Day Above Ground is a Good Day
'Tis the season to be grateful. This year, it isn't easy. It seems as if the forces of nature are aligned against us: the forests ignite, the virus consumes, the hurricanes level the landscape. In some places, it's already beginning to snow. Couple that with financial uncertainty and a presidential race that has sharply divided our nation into "us" and "them," we have the makings of a season not of gratitude but of existential dread.
By Denise Shelton6 years ago in Motivation
I am thankful.
I am thankful for my friends. You have helped me in so many ways, by giving me the love and moral support I needed whenever I felt alone. You have seen me at my weakest and worst, and decided to stay by my side and guide me through it all. You remind me everyday to be humble, even when I am finally winning. You encourage me to do things I never thought I would have done by myself. You pick me up when I’m down and teach me how to build my strength back up. You have always pushed me to be a better person and created a way for me to regain the confidence in myself that I sometimes feel like I’ve lost. You have shown me what a true family can be and what it means to be a part of it, which is exactly what you are to me, my family.
By Hannah Dupre6 years ago in Motivation
For The Strength to Exit The Tunnels of Life, I Give Thanks
My life hasn’t always been wonderful. Right now things are great, mostly (I don’t think its ever perfect is it? It's not supposed to be). But I’ve walked through hell numerous times. Why am I thankful for that?
By Waking Fenix6 years ago in Motivation
How Successful Have You Been?
Did you get that new house you wanted? Did you start that new business yet? Did you finally buy that new car you thought you wanted? Have you reached 6 figures yet, or did you make more? Were you able to add more stamps to your passport? Is your wardrobe filled with all those fancy clothes you wanted to show off? Were you able to spend money over these past few months without a care in the world?
By Obscene One6 years ago in Motivation
