goals
Understanding your goals to help you achieve them.
Kicking the Habit of a Lifetime
For as long as I can remember, I have turned to food when faced with sadness, anger or any other kind of negative feeling. Rather than seeking support from my family or friends, I would find comfort in a family-sized tub of ice cream, or a large multipack of crisps. After a binge, I would be so ashamed that I would hide the wrappers under my pillow or stuff them down the side of my bed so that my mum didn’t find them. Slowly, I gained more and more weight and to the outside world it was a mystery because as far as they were concerned, I had my regular three meals a day and maybe the odd snack, however, I knew the truth. I knew exactly where the weight was coming from, but I just didn’t have the strength to stop it. It was easier to eat than face the real problems that were haunting me.
Laura ArmstrongPublished 6 years ago in MotivationA Day in the Life of a Male Dancer
“SHALL WE DANCE?” One day I found myself in a college provided for people with behavioural problems, attendance issues, mental health, a lack of great life experience and responsibility. I, at the time, was sat at a computer day in, day out studying business administration... BORING, I know! I thought to myself, this can’t be all my life has in store for me.
Liam JonesPublished 6 years ago in MotivationThe Size of a Mustard Seed
A mustard seed has many benefits to our every day lives. I know I know, you’re thinking, really lady? A mustard seed? It’s so tiny!
Hailey AutumnPublished 6 years ago in MotivationOvercoming Obstacles & Redefining Failure
I am a person who has embarked on several new beginnings in my life. I have moved to new cities, taken on challenging jobs, completed university, and fallen in love. One thing I have recognized is that during every one of my achievements I have been burdened with many obstacles. Like, things that should go smoothly, and otherwise should have been simple. But then they drag on, and I must decide “Is this a sign I should stop?” or “Is this a test?”
Aly MoonPublished 6 years ago in MotivationThe Battle
Another word for battle is conflict. I really don't like it and I have been doing my best to avoid it as much as possible. Depending on how well or how long you've known me, you may question that opening statement. I say that because of my feisty personality. But the reason I was so feisty is because I was small and if I didn't stand up for myself, I would get overlooked or pushed over. I may not like conflict but I didn't run from it either.
Simply StephaniePublished 6 years ago in MotivationThere Is No Competition
I remember being younger and just knowing I was different. I remember sometimes comparing myself to other people and wondering why I couldn't find more common ground. At one point or another in life we all go through it. We look for comforting comparisons rather than embracing our own uniqueness.
Karina NistalPublished 6 years ago in MotivationMomentum
Laying in my bed in the dark hoping to have the strength to get up and face the day. Just the idea of it all terrifies me. Every moment I lay there thinking, driving myself deeper into this state of mind. It feels unbreakable. My failure day after day only compounds the thoughts that weigh like bricks keeping me pinned to my pillow. The depression seeps deeper into my mind with every passing day, and it feels like I will be like this forever.
Just Another ArticlePublished 6 years ago in MotivationWhy You Should Start That Side Project Today
Do you remember the last time you did something just because it was fun? Something that you have been thinking about over and over again, but just never had the time?
Laurie WangPublished 6 years ago in MotivationLife
I saw a post not long ago about waiting for the good parts of life. When you're at school, you can't wait to finish and get a job. When you've got a job, you can't wait to be retired. When you're in a relationship, you can't wait to be married. When you're married, you can't wait to have kids. When you've had kids, you can't wait till their older — and so on, and so on.
sophiePublished 6 years ago in MotivationFacing My First Obstacle
So, a few weeks ago I wrote an article about starting university. I decided to post it here on Vocal. I did this yesterday.
Hamish MacCollPublished 6 years ago in MotivationG.R.O.W.T.H
I want to start this off by saying that I am by no means perfect, nor am I super successful. I am, however, very optimistic. Now yes, I've had my moments of doubt like everyone has, and I have dealt with depression that did leave me crippled mentally, but somehow I managed to bounce back numerous times in ways I thought impossible. In my opinion, the universe is a funny place. I'm no expert when it comes to galactic beams of energy that somehow manipulate our decisions—not to say that the existence of such energy is questionable—but let us pretend for the time being that it does exist. If it is true, then what we give out to the universe will be paid back to us in one form or another, correct? Sort of like how we view good and bad karma. Well, personally, GOOD karma would be great for me right now because I need a Christmas miracle haha. BUT, in all seriousness, I'm in a slump, maybe even like many of you are. My money is stretched thin, my bills aren't paid, eviction notices every month, and yet I make just under 60k yearly in income, which isn't even considered middle class anymore in my opinion. I'm 27 years old, a high school drop out with a criminal record. In all fairness I did all these things to myself. Fortunately, with the help of self reflection, we can be taught many things about how we totally F'd up and should have made better choices. Although it's too late to change those particular things now, it is, in fact, beneficial to try to unlearn past behaviours in order to succeed further in life, or like right now. Do it. Haha.
Les GervaisPublished 6 years ago in MotivationSecrets to Achieving Your Goals in Your 20s
Once you've been freed from the shackles of America's rote memorization-centric education system, you can finally live a real life and discover the person you've always been on your way to becoming. Peel away your anxieties and bloom! You can find your passion, accomplish short term goals, and even start saving for the future. Unfortunately, many of the people around you and society at large may pressure you to conform to a prefabricated design for life. Don't do it! Here's how to step back and take control of you by achieving your goals in your 20s.
Lauren SkopkowskiPublished 6 years ago in Motivation