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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.
Liking Myself
At the age of 19, I am beginning to learn the benefits of liking myself, and more importantly liking being around myself. See there has always been, within my own mind, and freakish separation between the Hanna that is fully me, and the one who just needs to get shit done. Until recently I would go about my day fulfilling most tasks mindlessly, making lists to myself of everything I had to get done, then once I was finished with my work for the day, I would find someway to continue to push down the mindful Hanna, keep her down with television, scrolling through worthless content on Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat etc. I would not think, I would not be alone with myself, rather I would turn to the noise of the world to drown out the person who I really needed to be a friend to.
By Hanna Wingate7 years ago in Motivation
Twenty-Seven
There seems to be an interesting thing that happens to us humans between the ages of 25 and 29. For some, it comes a little sooner, others later, but eventually, we all realize that we are here. But what does that really mean? What does it mean to be here? And who are we really? These seem to be the only thoughts circling in my tornado of a brain for the past few months. Do I really love all the things I’ve always loved? Do I truly care about the things I once cared about, or do I care about them because I’ve been taught to care about them? It sounds crazy, but take a second to think about it…
By Chloe Lallouz7 years ago in Motivation
Time to Say Goodbye
“How is it almost Christmas already?” “This year has gone so fast!” “Where has the time gone?” We get it. Christmas trees, carol concerts, mistletoe and mulled wine. Often the festive season is one of anticipation and good old treating yourself. But as the nights start to close in, we find ourselves fearing the inevitable end of the year. Another one been and gone, passing us by. Maybe some of us live with regrets from what’s gone or fears of what another year may bring.
By Lianne Cooper7 years ago in Motivation
Crossroads
What a big day for me. I am at a crossroads. The end of another year, Christmas and celebration looming. I do not feel like celebrating. No, actually I do. I am celebrating the changes to come. I am certainly not celebrating my life as it is today, but what is to come; well, that surely is worth celebrating?
By Ali Gill7 years ago in Motivation
You Are More
It’s 2:54 PM on Monday, December 4, 2017 and it can be really hard to remember why your heart is beating today. Monday’s are hard days. You may still be in recovery mode from a really long weekend following a really long week of a really long month of a really long year. That’s okay. You are not alone. We all feel that way sometimes. And we all need a little help sometimes.
By Meghan Harris7 years ago in Motivation
9 Crucial Things I Wish I Had Learned Sooner in Life
I have had many great teachers in my life, but none have taught me more than the greatest teacher of all-life. Through experience and problem based learning, life has given me more knowledge than any university or vocational school in existence. You may live and you may learn. And yes, you may never actually graduate. But at the end of the day, when all is said and done, who cares? Life isn’t all about the destination or the graduation, it’s about the journey—the forks, crossroads, and detours on the way. Life has been tough, and the road quite steep at times. But I’ve done my best to push through and keep moving. I’ve learned so much and yet so little at the same time. Many things I wish I had learned the easy way but instead I was forced to learn the hard way. Here are nine important things I wish I learned sooner in life.
By Erika Potap7 years ago in Motivation
Ken Jouself. Top Story - December 2017.
I guess it’s sort of a cliché to say, “confidence is key,” but as well as it is a cliché, it’s also very true. Someone told me that other day that people shouldn’t watch or go on social media, so that they do not feel less than another individual or simply insecure. I disagree with this concept. Now, I believe that people with insecurities should take steps to becoming more secure and confident with themselves and if turning off social media helps you, then by all means do that, but I want us to look at the thing we fear will create an insecurity and face that head on. Rebuttal the negativity with positivity. I believe confident comes with knowing yourself enough to see “bad” comments about yourself. To know others are not so fond of you and be okay with that because you love you.
By Vanity Jones7 years ago in Motivation
Life Lessons: #1
As a nineteen-year-old, you may say that my life hasn't started yet, or maybe that you think I'm still ignorant of life and its life troubles. In fact, most will agree with this. I partially agree with this myself; yes, I am still experiencing life but what life has taught me in the nineteen years and six months that life is a wonderful platform where you can create your own story with the free will of choosing people how they affect your life, too. For whatever reason, you will always think 'why is this happening?' or 'what is the purpose of this [insert] lesson?' Majority of us will think life is cruel, but in reality, it can be used either way. You can either use your life experiences as a foundation to grow more; spirituality, physically, mentally. I have experienced all three of them that's for sure.
By Lauren Moore7 years ago in Motivation
20 Things to Remember Before You’re Old as Shit
Let’s jump right into this before your hair turns grey and ya bones get to crack-a-lacking. 1. It is YOUR life that you are living. Don't let anyone tell you how you should live it—there are no instructions to life.
By DeOndra Davis7 years ago in Motivation