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What If We Stopped Complaining?
We all do it. We bitch. We moan. Poor us. I have been working in the Public Sector for more than six years at a professional establishment that has amazing benefits, it's dry, warm, well lit, and it pays decent. Perhaps more than decent.
By Jon McKinnon7 years ago in Motivation
The Law of Distraction
Much has been made of the Law of Attraction, the idea that what you think about enough will come true. I won't debate the pros and cons of this concept here, but there is a related topic that also deserves discussion: The law of distraction.
By Dillon Burroughs7 years ago in Motivation
Invest in Yourself
When I was growing up, I was always too much of something. Too smart, too happy. Too social, too shy. I never could get the perfect formula for making anyone happy. With my childhood, I oftentimes was the only black student in my class. I was also the smartest student in my class. I wasn't loud, I definitely am not "ratchet." I didn't fit the stereotypes of what they pegged I should be. This would result in me having very temporary friends and severe depressive mood swings that resulted in isolation. I came to the conclusion if I couldn't make anyone happy, then I shouldn't be around anyone. It wasn't until high school that I perceived different.
By Spiritually UNAPOLOGETIC7 years ago in Motivation
What Is Happening?
Does anyone else have the looming fear that life has literally no purpose, like at all? Because I find myself getting up in the morning, getting ready, going to work, going home, going to bed, and repeating that. Every day. I find myself waking up a little bit later in the mornings. I set more alarms so I can actually wake up before I get up. I put in less and less effort when I get ready for work in the morning, and often get things done to me that make getting ready in the morning less of a hassle (i.e. get my lashes done so I don't have to put on makeup). I leave at the last possible second for work, and still get coffee on my way to work, because I can't survive the next 8 hours without it. I am late every morning, but my boss doesn't care. I don't actually work that hard, the job is just really easy, so I get it done quickly and just bullshit my way through the rest of the day. I avoid making plans so I can stay in my bed when I get home from work, and I don't even fall asleep until around 1 AM. And then we start at the beginning again. I find little to no interest in eating food. I eat because I'm bored. I try to only hang out with "friends" once or twice a week, because anything more than that seems exhausting. I am re-watching the same show with 14 seasons on Netflix... again.
By Katy Cochrane7 years ago in Motivation
'As If' Technique
What is the "as if" technique? The "as if" technique is an exercise that utilizes the power of action. For example, when you act "as if" you are confident. When you act "as if" you are happy, you will start feeling that way. Your mental state will start to change when your body and its actions change. It sounds simple, right? Well, that's because it really is THAT simple. The hardest part of this technique/principle is convincing yourself to do it.
By V7 years ago in Motivation
Finding My Path
This is my logo. This signed my fate and sealed the deal of my future. I should be excited and thrilled. I should be overjoyed, I’m 23 and starting my own business. Yet, I’m not. Instead, doubt fills my head and I’m constantly thinking if I'll succeed. Fear makes me question the one thing that I’ve dreamed of for a year. Am I good enough? Am I smart enough? Am I witty, clever, bold and interesting enough? Why would anyone buy from me? What makes me special? All these questions I can’t answer. All these questions I wish I could answer. I wish I could erase the doubt that I feel. I wish I knew that this was path that won’t change. But I don’t. I don’t know if it will. I don’t know if I will make it.
By EJ L7 years ago in Motivation
