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Why Procrastinators are More Likely to be Overachievers
I had an interesting conversation with one of my classmates recently. We were having a Zoom study session and she revealed to me that she is a self-proclaimed procrastinator. I let her speak for a few moments, and describe her situation and why she waits to get everything done until the last minute. At this point I interjected with my own comments.
By Millennial Musings6 years ago in Motivation
Regrets
Ever reach that point in your life where you’ve become so disappointed in yourself and asked questions like, “what if I never went to that place? Or what if I never met that person? Or what if I never made that decision?” Well, it’s a little too late for that now. You find yourself trapped in a hell-on-earth state. No, you are not burning in those raging flames inside that deep hole reserved for those who didn’t follow the rules and regulations of their denomination right next to that red-horned devil. However, you are feeling pretty low. You may even find yourself in a profoundly sad state. Not even the jokes from the funniest comedian can put a smile on your face. It’s the realization that you did something that you feel like you weren’t supposed to do or said something you weren’t supposed to say, and now you are forced to eat every ounce of that bitter fruit of your labor. Now you wish you could go back and stop yourself from making that colossal mistake to which you are currently paying the consequences. Unfortunately, there is no way to go about doing so. Therefore, you are now stuck, wondering when the suffering will end. To me, this is what having regrets feels like when it finally hits you.
By Spencer Jean-Mary6 years ago in Motivation
Thoughts
Thoughts are running in and out of my mind. Stress is slowly creeping up where it doesn't belong. Feeling overwhelmed and insecure about what is to come. Not knowing what to expect or how to survive is a struggle. Who thought I would be feeling this low again? After being through it about two times. Now I feel like the ship is sinking and I can't overcome it. I can't pull myself up like I want to because it feels like something is holding me down. Where do I go? How do I proceed? Many questions running through my mind. I'm lucky if most days I know which way I'm coming and going. Life is hard! Oh, boy it is but it is also filled with wonderful things. Without the stress, I know that I have my children. They are a bright light in all that is going on. The laughter, smiles and just spending time together. We get so wrapped up in all that is going on that we forget to enjoy and embrace the little things. Don't let your life pass you by. Don't let the stress of the world hold you back from experiencing life's little joys. Take a step back. Take a moment to examine all that is around you. Look to see what your next step will be. Even during the darkest times or rough patches, you know that there is a little light shining through. Follow that light. Follow it to the end. Let the bright light shine through. We are strong and can get through anything as long as we put our minds to it. Take some time for yourself. Put yourself in a time-out. Give yourself time to think. All things will work out. You just need to remember to take that step back and analyze the situation. It isn't going to be easy. It will be hard but it is possible. Don't let the darkness wear you down. Pull yourself together. Set forth on the journey ahead. Put on a positive attitude and remind yourself that my friend you GOT THIS.
By MICHELLE SMITH6 years ago in Motivation
Go Write
I always wanted to be a writer. I like to write. I'll write poetry, plays, stories, songs, I don't care. I love creating things. I love coming up with ideas and creating something out of nothing. Having a book to hold in your hand is tangable evidence that what you think can become reality.
By L.A. Kirchheimer 6 years ago in Motivation
How To Find Yourself
So, you want to find who you are and live your life to the fullest. You've taken the first step by reading this. The first step is always the hardest. Many people want to become the best versions of themselves but most don't know how or the path just isn't clear.
By Jimmy Rust6 years ago in Motivation
Where Are the Cookies?
There’s a phenomenon that’s familiar to people who grew up with people who lived through the Great Depression, and among some Asian-American families. It isn’t exclusive to those groups, of course, as no generalization fits neatly into human categories, so the odds are pretty good that no matter where and how and with whom you grew up you will recognize it, and may personally suffer from it. It’s called Butter Cookie Tin Syndrome, or BCTS for short. I totally made that up, but the phenomenon is real.
By Maria Shimizu Christensen6 years ago in Motivation
Instant Gratification = Minimum Results and 5 Examples of it.
"Man I'm starving right now!" You thought to yourself and was in the mood for a home cook meal, maybe broil some steak, fix up your mom's favorite casserole recipe and bake some butter milk biscuits to satisfy your hunger.
By Mark Smith6 years ago in Motivation
