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Puzzle of Life
Brainstorm Puzzle of Life People say seeing is believable, but sometimes what you don’t see is actually there. You just have to think of a way to find and see it for yourself. Knowledge within self is the best knowledge, but you can also learn from others to gain knowledge. You may not believe the knowledge someone gives you so you try to experience it for yourself.
By Charles Luckey6 years ago in Motivation
Stop talking yourself out of what you want
Stop talking yourself out of what you want "His lizard brain was just about to take over, however his understanding of this entire process halted any of this action to take place. Understanding precedes change." Franco Cianflone
By FRANCO CIANFLONE 6 years ago in Motivation
10 Practices A Day to Lift Your Spirits
It’s hard to believe that we have been in the midst of a global pandemic for nearly six months now. What’s easy to understand is mental health is more important than ever. As someone who has been dealing with depression, anxiety and eating disorders for years, I know first hand how tough this situation can be.
By Natalie Dean6 years ago in Motivation
Trying Vs. Doing
A lot of people such as myself say a lot of things that I am going to TRY. But what they and I don't realize is nothing comes from trying because anybody can say "Ima try" or I'll try to do it" or "I'll try to do the best I can at school or work" but it doesn't start with you TRYING. It starts with you DOING. I could walk around all day saying Ima try, right! but then wouldn't it be easier to just do? I didn't really think like that as a teen growing up...every-time I would go to school, my grandmother would say "have a good day in school or have a good day at work" and I would be like "I'll try". I'll be honest if I was just doing vs. trying, my life would be 10x different right now. And It doesn't mean my life is a mess right now but I would be in a different position than I am in now. I don't think going through life with that mindset of "trying" will do any good because it's almost like I'm taking an interest in something right? and with that interest I'm only giving or I might just give 75% vs. doing that will give me 100% to. Like it's all within the mindset of having and y'all I didn't realize that until recently...REAL TALK. The place I'm in right now in my life has me realizing TO NOT wake up every morning and TRY but DO because at the end of the day what I've done and the results of that speaks VOLUMES...y'all seriously! I wake up every morning now and think to myself why am I constantly saying "I'll try" because everything I've done thus far in my life I'VE DONE! And I get it, it's easy for anyone to fall under or to feel like TRYING in their lives...I don't know about the percent of the world that's trying but I'm tired of trying because when I've learned that when it comes to doing, committing and having determination I'm on 100! I see the world we live in now and everything seems so easy for others to do or accomplish but it's not even that it's easy for anyone...People just DO! and that's what it's about....I remember being in school taking tests barely passing and teachers telling me "you have the potential to go far, you just have to use it". Why and how can I even possibly remember that in this day and age, I mean I'm only 22...what impact would and could that have on my life now? FACTS. What I've come to realize is that the reason they said that and it's stuck with me to this day and age now is because it's true. And it's even crazy that I can remember that but it's true. My life doesn't stop because I'm older and have bills or things I have to do...my life STARTS because I have those things but not only that I have DOMINION. I have control in how much I not try but DO. I have belief that my life doesn't control me but I control my life and me trying is NOT AN OPTION. I've learned that I have to be the best at what I do and not give 30%, 50% and 75% worth a try. My life is worth committing to and really without God I have nothing. Are y'all hearing me!!!? Like you can't wake up and blame someone else for why you aren't where you are? If I would have done that, my mindset would have been so off! God himself would have had to come down and strike me to GET IT TOGETHER!! We all only get one life to live and be it if I die today or tomorrow, all I know is my business better be here and I'm not just talking "mentally here" but it better be physically here...the building, signs, website...everything. I don't know about the rest of society but my life means something and by me "trying" every morning isn't going to bring everything I want in this world but me DOING will. And I'll see to it that before I die not only my business but name WILL speak volumes.
By Ada'Mesha Adkins6 years ago in Motivation
How Self Development Really Works - If It Works At All
It has become part of good manners to address a request and a warning to the reader at the end of a self-help book. The request: Start today to put what you have learned into practice. Don't wait for the right time, because the right time is right now.
By René Junge6 years ago in Motivation
I Wonder?
Today I dyed my hair. I’ve started to use reverse psychology and laugh when you say things like I’m going through a mid life crisis or I’m loosing the plot. I continue to reply with “now I look like a real bogan aye?”and “doesn’t it just brighten up my soul.” But the truth is, no matter how much people say they are aware of mental illness, they are just simply fucking not.
By Tayla Headlam6 years ago in Motivation
Dear Life...
Have you ever feel like you have no idea what is happening with your life right now? Feels like you living day by day like a zombie, having no desire to move forward, or just feeling lost not knowing what to do? You smiling but not smiling, you eating but don't feel full, you are sleeping but feel tired all the time.
By Eiida Khaleeda6 years ago in Motivation
Love Who is Staring Right Back At You!
One of my struggles these past few years is that I am not totally comfortable with who I see looking back at me. I have been struggling with my weight for some time now and although I was once very cofident when I was gaining weight, I began letting outside influences tell me I shouldn't be. When I was up for a promotion and began seeing people get chosen over me four times in a row I decided to vent my frustration out to a loved one. What came to question wasn't my work ethic but how I look. I was literally told that I should consider losing some weight. I asked what they meant by that statement and they began telling me how a company wants to project a image and it could be that I don't fit the mold. Can I tell you that, that idea did nothing to help me? If anything I began eating more! I ignored that superficial idea that in other words my "girth" is what was holding me back and I just worked harder for what I wanted. Eventually I got the promotion and I also got recognition for other things I accomplished while still maintaining the weight I was and still currently at. I won't deny that I could be a little more on the healthier side of things. Everyone in this world could stand to drop a few pounds but that is for you to decide and shouldn't play a factor in anyone's success. It's like saying the most desirable people should have everything and that's not fair. I think it is truly important to just be comfortable in your own skin. Be so comfortable that it makes other people cringe. You have to radiate confidence and if anyone makes any lopsided comments like the one said to me, prove them wrong. Look at many of the successful women out there now who face image troubles with the most famous one being Oprah! When she decided to take control of her health she definitely did it when it was suitable for her, so how you look should never define anyone's success unless you clearly want to be a model. If you want to be successful in other ways first be comfortable with who you are as a individual, love and embrace who you see everyday. Every morning when I am practicing my self-care, I try to repeat affirmations. Affirmations really help drill in positive thoughts and it's a great way to began your day. I tell myself first that I will have a great day. If you own it, you will achieve it! I compliment myself and I end my affirmation with a goal. The goal is always to end my day the way it began. If I woke up positive I want to go to sleep the same way. It doesn't matter how horrible of day it might have been. I refuse to take that stress with me to my bed because you know what happens? Insomnia, tossing and turning and not mention puffy eyes. I do not want to see my eyes the size of sand bags and bloodshot red when I wake up. No thanks. I also take pride in how I look. You don't have to dress like you are right out of a magazine but just showing that you took pride in your appearance can give you this nice little jolt of confidence because you know you look good and that energy can speak volumes. Make sure you are presenting yourself in a good image that you are proud of. Now what you might like might not meet everyone's approval and that's ok because we aren't out here trying to please anyone but ourselves, but please, run a comb through your hair; Keep up appearances, not for others but for yourself. You have to appreciate what you see everyday. Now when you are conquering your day, make sure you are behaving. I don't mean behave by society standards but behave in a way that makes you proud. A simple way of putting it is by treating others how you want to be treated. All day we are interacting with others and some interactions can be unsavory but even though you might feel triggered at some point just allow yourself to take a step back and think to yourself, what can I do in this situation that will allow me to think back and be proud that I didn't fly off the handle. I personally always think about a few people I have come across who would be so nasty to me and for no reason whatsoever and I would wonder how they slept at night. Then every they put off on me left them looking so ugly and I just wondered how they felt on the inside. It has to be heavy carrying around all that animosity day in and day out and it showed. This one woman would always come to work disheveled, she looked dirty like she didn't comprehend hygiene, and her face was always red like she was fire, hot mad and she never failed to be insulting to any and everyone. I told her once that if she just took a moment and thought about she could make someone's day rather than destroy theirs she might feel better at the end of her shift. Eventually she sought therapy to help her with her issues and became more pleasant and stopped looking like a bat that flew out of hell and once she felt good, that energy started exuding on to us. What I am saying is just love yourself no matter what. Love yourself until it hurts other people to see how comfortable you are in your skin. It can be contagious.
By Dishanta Lopez6 years ago in Motivation
