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Learning a Martial Art:
Learning a martial art is this: Training reflexes and responses to physical attack. This is something I have personally had extreme anxiety over because of the training I received the first 18 years of my life. I had a lot of sneak-attack physical bullies, including my parents, and I was incapable to fight back. I learned to always fear being attacked at any moment, especially when my guard is down, and by people we are supposed to trust. When we are 2 years old, we can't even say, "Stop hitting me, grown man."
By Zoe Bones7 years ago in Motivation
How to Be Confident
I'm constantly learning. One of the biggest lessons I've had to learn and am still learning about is confidence. It's hard to be confident, right?! Sometimes I find that I really struggle with this, and my biggest insecurity is other people disapproving of what I do. I'm especially sensitive to this, and I've always been worried about being perfect and meeting expectations.
By Amanda Doyle7 years ago in Motivation
Triggers, Fears and Surrendering
Triggers A touchy subject and one I acknowledge has more to do with me and my reflection vs others. A huge trigger for me is feeling and noticing others being dishonest and not truthfully & wholeheartedly expressing themselves. More specifically with those who are a part of my life.
By Jordyn Taylor7 years ago in Motivation
The Dreaded Grey Area of Life
I met with a good friend for coffee yesterday. Were both in our mid 30s, and we cannot believe how dumbfounded we have been to really see just how much shit we go through isn't "black or white". In fact, love, loss, relationships, friendships, dreams, goals, all happen in the dreaded grey area.
By ashley sirianni7 years ago in Motivation
2019
Dear 2019, Thank you for all the memories. I have learned so much from you. I have laughed till I cried, smiled so hard it hurt, cried so hard that I thought I would break and grew so much from all the lessons. Thank you for giving me more lessons than I thought I needed. Thank you for giving me the most nurturing, adventurous, funny, and down to earth friends I could have ever asked for. Thank you for letting me see some people's true colors. Thank you for letting me go through a couple heartbreaks. Heartbreaks can lead to a world of things that make you feel sad, but in 2019 I learned how to deal with heartbreak in a healthy way thanks to my friends. I am forever thankful for the people 2019 brought to me, because I think God knew that the people I had in my life before were not good people. So He brought good, genuine people in my life that would help me become a better version of myself. Whether that was with a relationship, job loss, friendship loss or whatever the case may be. I got my heart broken and learned from it. I learned how to love myself and be my own soulmate for once, and for that I am truly thankful. 2019 was one for the books for sure, I had to learn how to live without some people who I thought would be in my life forever. But with that, I gained some true friends that I never knew I needed. I had to learn how to cope with some of the greatest losses I have ever had to deal with. I had to learn how to understand true friendships versus fake friendships. Trying to navigate people and learn how true they are to one person was a task I was not ready for or knew I needed to learn. I had to realize that coffee was just maybe the job for me. Making coffee for people may not be for everyone but somehow for the last 3 years it is all I ever wanted to do or to be better put; all I ever and will always know. I have had some of the greatest adventures I will ever remember. I learned how to live more in the moment than on Snapchat. I learned that being a cashier and a bagger for one of the largest companies just was not for me. I learned that my musical tastes went far beyond Taylor Swift and Backstreet Boys. I learned who I was not as a person but as an employee. 2019, thank you for everything. if it was not for you, I would not be the person I am today. So thank you, and here's to 2020. A new decade, a new year and a whole lot of new adventures. I cannot friggin' wait. I cannot wait to see where my job takes me, and how I grow with that. I cannot wait to see where this blog takes me because it is my passion to write and I will forever be a writer. I cannot wait to see who will still be by my side in 2020 because friendships have not always been my strong suit. I cannot wait to see how my family does in 2020, what they accomplish for the good. I cannot wait to see what adventures happen in 2020 because it is about to be my year. The year of prosper, making money and doing big things.
By That One Barista7 years ago in Motivation
Worth It
Our relationship with ourselves is the key to forming healthy external relationships. The way we view ourselves is critical. It shapes how we view everything around us. If we see ourselves as an unworthy person, we will tolerate things that we shouldn't. We'll say yes to things that disobey our true selves. Although forming a loving and healthy relationship with ourselves, isn't a walk in the park. It is learning a whole different language.
By Merichel Sanchez7 years ago in Motivation
How I Manifested My Soulmate
Two years ago I began my Journey of self discovery, which eventually led to me manifesting the relationship I always dreamed of. For a long time I didn’t believe that I would ever get married or even find a guy that would love me. I kept attracting men who liked to party and have a good time but never was it a guy who would want to spend time with me to get to truly know me. I eventually gave in and just figured that I’d never find the right guy.
By Maria Musser7 years ago in Motivation
