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Advice that will put you on the path to success; tips, tricks and nuggets of wisdom from trusted experts and motivational mentors.
Patience
"Patience is a virtue" many say; but what does that include? Some think it means having patience with others and not losing your cool when someone does something that upsets you. I found out it also includes being patient with yourself; breathing deeply and forgiving yourself when you don't reach a deadline or when you fail to go through with plans you made with friends because anxiety got the best of you or depression pulled you down into its dark depths of hell for some time and you just can't seem to get yourself out of bed. It is okay to not be okay sometimes. You are human. Forgive yourself.
By Catalina Glass6 years ago in Motivation
Seriously on the Right Track
I really don’t know why I am writing this. It’s the same old thing told once again—this time in my own words. How revitalizing! Not really. Then maybe this is my problem, and has always been my problem, my amazingly passive-aggressive attitude. My outlook hasn’t been stellar for some time, and the funniest part of that confession is that anyone who knows me would have never once thought that about me. That’s probably one of the greatest skills I have mastered with years of theatrical training (if that’s what we can call it). Ugh! I did it again. I spew passive-aggression and half the time I don’t even realize I am doing it.
By Mike Olsen6 years ago in Motivation
Struggle
Most people would say that they at some point in their lives have had to struggle. Adversity is an ever present part of our lives: trying to make ends meet, building our futures and families, and day to day living. At one time or another through our lives it will be, or has been, a struggle to get to where we want to see ourselves.
By Robin Person6 years ago in Motivation
From the Ashes I Have Risen
The words play over and over in your mind: "You're going to be an angel soon..." It's always in the back of your mind, as you are living this never-ending nightmare. Deep down, you know this is not what you wanted your life to be like, while constantly walking on eggshells, while listening to the constant reminders: "You are nothing without me!!"; "No one won't EVER want you again!!" All this time, you're just wanting love and acceptance so you learned to smile through the pain. You, then, succumb to remain an empty shell of who you once were.
By Elizabeth Forbes6 years ago in Motivation
The Little Prince Philosophy
"It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye." Are we living the right way? Do we value what is important? Or are we just counting? Are we still humans? Or are we turning into mushrooms?
By Mariana Gigliotti6 years ago in Motivation
Where Were You Last Year? Pt. 1
Sometimes, I just think about what I was doing on this day, last year. It's interesting to try and think back to this day last year. What were you doing? Where did you go? Who were you friends with at the time? What did you do leading up to this very special day? How was your life at the time? How is it different now?
By Lauren Day6 years ago in Motivation
Things We Didn't Learn in School
Things we didn't learn in school... "A lot" is two words. It's not one. Your job title doesn't define who you are. Most people go into careers that they don't truly enjoy just to make good money. Many people become attached to their job title, thinking their job title determines who they are. However, you are much more than the job you hold. A job title doesn't even begin to describe your true identity. It literally just tells other idiots what you do to make an income. Your character does a much better job of portraying who you are.
By B6 years ago in Motivation
Living Life in a Bubble
Have you ever found yourself on social media comparing your life to everyone else's life? There's that friend who married their high school sweetheart with three kids, the party goer who's always at every social event. Then there are those people who never left their hometown who never really post a whole lot. But my favourite to follow is that friend who is travelling the world, living life to the fullest, taking every opportunity that comes their way.
By Angela Alexandra6 years ago in Motivation
A Lesson From a Loved One
I have always been an overly positive person and despite what some people may think, I am proud of the way I am. However, due to recent circumstances, I have seen the world in an entirely different way, even more upbeat than before. Unfortunately, last week I lost my grandma, which was extremely hard for me and my entire family because of how close we all are. But through this experience, something my dad said about her really stood out to me. My grandma was one of the sweetest people I knew without a doubt. All of the stories everyone told about her had to do with her kindness, especially all of my dad’s stories. He told me that as much as my grandma disliked swearing, the worst word that could ever be said was the “h-word.” And that word is not the word you would naturally think, but instead it was the word “hate.” She never wanted to hear any of her children saying they hate other people, no matter the circumstances. It’s one thing to hate vegetables or push-ups, but once you use that word about another person, that’s not okay and it was something my grandma felt very strongly about. I like to think that’s part of the reason my family is so nice all of the time. Because it really is an important thing for people to understand and the mindset my grandma had is a mindset that I wish everyone would hold.
By Molly Weinfurter6 years ago in Motivation
Charities
Whom to give to? Everybody wants donations. Church? Private schools? The poor? Those sad-eyed dogs on TV? What is behind some donations? A leg up, perhaps? This is where my world turns black and white. Donating money is serious business for me. I don't have a lot, but when I give—I give with my heart. Donating to private schools and pet projects is all well and good, but these are not what you think of when you hear the word "charity."
By Monica Bennett6 years ago in Motivation