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Who Says I'm Not Good Enough? Part 2
When I sat down to write part 2 of this series I’ve created, exploring the “not good enough” mantra I’ve struggled with most of my life, I was surprised to see how big it quickly grew. This post ballooned up to over 2000 words before I knew it, and the more I wrote, the more I thought of to write. (As a result, I’ve split it into even more segments, to keep it the size of a nice, easy read.)
Chrissy ShawPublished 6 years ago in MotivationRise Up and Win
I rise out of the ashes, ready to conquer. I have been buried for so long, but now it’s time for me to rise up out of this state.
Shauna CampbellPublished 6 years ago in MotivationWhy Getting to Know Yourself Should Be a Top Priority in Life
The universe we live in is really freaking big... I want you to imagine for a moment just how big it is... No, really, take a moment here to just take in how enormously big the universe really is...
Osana WasutPublished 6 years ago in MotivationLife Choices
You only get one life to live. I believe it's important to become the best version of yourself. No one is perfect but you should want to try to be a good person. I have been having a hard time lately trying to find this version of myself. My journey has been a long road but I refuse to give up.
Natasha DosterPublished 6 years ago in MotivationThe Power of Positivity
I’ve always been the type of person to see the bright side of things. As a child I grew up in a home where I basically had to raise myself. This taught me a lot about life. One of the most important things that I’ve learned is that; No matter how bad the situation may seem, it can always get worse. As cliche as it sounds, this mentality saved me a lot of trouble. I’ve learned that the time we spend complaining and worrying about what could happen next, could be better spent on things that actually matter and are happening now. I’ve observed people from all walks of life put so much energy into things that can’t be prevented. Things that can’t be changed.
Dustin LongoPublished 6 years ago in MotivationWhy You’re Stuck
Now let me specify here who I’m talking about. To some degree, everybody gets a bit lost in their life and hopefully manages to find their way back. But here, here I am talking about the late teens/twenty somethings working part-time, no quite sure what they want to do with their lives and floating about from one job to the next getting enough money that month to pay a bill, rent to the parents, and a bit of spare money for drinking and having fun.
Emma BaylissPublished 6 years ago in MotivationFear Is Strong, Drive Is Stronger
Fear. It drives us all away at one point or another in life. Fear can hinder relationships. It helps shape who we are as individual. I have spent a lot of my life afraid.
Allie CornettPublished 6 years ago in MotivationBeautiful Storms
One day it'll catch up to you. You know. That mess you made of yourself years ago. If only you could go back and change the way you did everything.
Christine PolingPublished 6 years ago in Motivation30 Journal Entries to Self Discovery - Day 30!
Hello everyone. I am horribly sad to announce that this is our last day on our self-discovery journal. I am so happy at all of the weird writing conversations I have had with all of you. I've had an outstanding time writing with all of you and an even better time discussing the questions with you all. Thank you again, for not being judgmental in my journal entries. They were horribly personal and very hard to write at times, but you were all so supportive. Thank you for that. In this messed up world it's hard to post things on the internet that don't get brought down by mean comments. You are all amazingly sweet people and I hope you all keep writing. Forever. Even if you never publish anything (which, after talking to you, I think a lot of you will) keep writing. This journey has been amazing and I will write more about how amazing it is in my reflection. Here is the final quote: "A writer is a writer not because she writes well and easily, because she has talent, or because everything she does is golden. A writer is a writer because, even when there is no hope, even when nothing you do shows any sign of promise, you keep writing anyway." - Junot Diaz
Michelle SchultzPublished 6 years ago in MotivationFinding Comfort in Uncomfortable Spaces
I took my first beekeeping class the other day and it was amazing. Extremely informative, engaging, and invigorating. Honestly, exceeded my expectations (which they were sort of low to begin with, this being my first time). I only thought "I'ma get stung TF up" about seven times in a two and a half hour time frame, so I'd say that was pretty great.
v like the letterPublished 6 years ago in Motivation30 Journal Entries for Self Discovery - Day 29
I can't believe we're on our second to last day. Welcome all to day 29. This is so hard. I'm sad I won't be writing everyday, or rather, I always write everyday, I'm sad I won't be following a prompt and discussing it with all of you following along. Here is another beautiful quote to keep all you awesome people writing: "Always write as if you're talking to someone. It works. Don't put on any fancy phrases or accents or things you wouldn't say in real life." - Maeve Binchy
Michelle SchultzPublished 6 years ago in MotivationStrength
What is the first thing you think of when you hear the word strength? Probably a big, muscular man lifting something heavy, or maybe someone who survived cancer? Sure, those are forms of strength, but what about the other forms? The ones we don't see, and maybe aren't so big? A young girl who struggles with depression who chooses to tell her parents instead of taking her own life. A son, who wants to help his struggling family but gets a job instead of stealing. An amputee who, instead of being ashamed of their ailment, goes through therapy to adjust. There is something so important that is involved with all of these examples of strength, and that is help. Sometimes people believe that if you ask for help, that is a sign of weakness. But recognizing when you need help and not seeking it is the real sign of weakness. You can't do everything on your own your whole life. If this were true, humans wouldn't have established ideas like teams, relationships, and even community. We are all individuals living and working together. When things get rough, we are supposed to ask for help and that’s okay! Strength comes in all shapes and sizes. Everything from the superheros we grew up loving, to the bank teller at the local Wells Fargo. To recognize one’s faults and request assistance is not a shame, but to recognize and continue on as ignorant of said faults is just the beginning of a destructive path birthed from prideful damage that will only result in the deterioration of one’s self.
Quinn ReidPublished 6 years ago in Motivation