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Do It Scared: Calculated Risks
Huge leaps of faith require so much patience and going against the current. I will say something totally counter-cultural, but taking leaps of faith are for the weak-hearted. What did I just say? You heard me correctly! It is for the weak-hearted. Why do I say that? If taking leaps of faith was for the strong and brave-hearted, how could it make you grow? Taking leaps of faith without consideration of your feelings takes guts, maturity, and trust that on the other side, everything will be okay—even when I take a huge risk that I have never done before. Growing definitely requires you to be outside of your comfort zone, into the sports stadium, showing action and doing it SCARED.
By Katheryn Compton7 years ago in Motivation
When You're Having a Bad Day...
I'm very dramatic, very impulsive, and I'm always ready to react to anything. So every time I had a bad day, I used to have terrible thoughts, I even thought about starting to take drugs (which is impossible because I can't even inhale a fag, never mind the rest, ahah) or running away and starting a new life (yes I'm that dramatic, but don't lie, we all do this).
By SEWI .7 years ago in Motivation
Take Control of Your Life
I have always been that type of person who was skeptical when it came to mind coaching and self-motivation speech. But this woman really caught me off guard. If I consider how catchy and involving she was—and with all her passion and relentless work she has been put on to encouraging thousands of people in the rocky path called Life. Her smile, her attitude, and her warm words definitely get her a long way through. Last and not least, I adore how she wears her must-have colourful sneakers with such a bubbling confidence. And all this began with a simple video on Instagram.
By Letizia De Luca7 years ago in Motivation
On Why We Should Live as if We Only Have Five Years Left
"I don't know how to help them." "I don't know how to help them." He was stammering and he kept repeating himself. I looked down at his feet while he shifted weight from one to the other. There were wide spaces between his teeth and his face, youthful, was betrayed only by the lines of fear etched across his forehead.
By Danielle Dragani7 years ago in Motivation
In a Year from Now: An Exercise You Can Do Right Now
I love to think about my future. I've been constantly planning and editing the picture in my head for several years now to make it fit with what I see it to be. And of course, it changes all the time. But sometimes I can get carried away or discouraged that I will never get to do something, or that I can't do it now and it has to wait. However, there are ways to feel good about your plan, but not feel too overwhelmed about what you want your life to look like. I have come up with a way to attract your ideal life into your own reality without it being too complicated. It helps me feel grounded about the coming months, years, and also the present moment, which I feel is just as important. This is how I do it:
By Manda Sweeney7 years ago in Motivation
Failure, Faith, and the Victim
I remember it as though it all happened a day ago. I was in 12th grade and I chose not to apply to as many colleges/universities as I should have. Instead, I concluded that one application was enough. Amusingly, that one decision was enough to book me an appointment with you at this very moment, so hello friend, my name is Ntokozo and I’m from South Africa. This is my story and I hope that you take away the value of presence when you make decisions when you’re done reading it. You won’t always feel sure or certain, but do with all that is within you to prepare as best as you can and leave the rest to life. And one day, you’ll have a great story and the pleasure of telling it.
By Ntokozo Masilela7 years ago in Motivation
Balancing Hustle & Play
In a world full of fast-paced technology and the instant glorification of being constantly on the go, it is counter cultural when we actually implement balance over constant hustle. It not only leaves us anxious to always find something to do, but also leaves us empty when we find ourselves falling short at the end of the day. We are now to overwork ourselves to keep up with the pressures of meeting deadlines that we have created and that culture has pushed us to fulfill. Constant hustling is glorified, but do we ever stop to think about what it does to our beings—physical body, soul, and spirit?
By Katheryn Compton7 years ago in Motivation
20 Intentions for My 20th Year
Thank yourself for your strength. Instead of wallowing in your moments of weakness, thank yourself for your moments of strength and courage. Acknowledge your little successes every day. Even if all you managed to do was get yourself out of bed, it's still an accomplishment to celebrate. Simply put, life is hard. Quit setting your expectations for yourself so high. Like I said in #2, life is hard. Even if you do somehow manage to do it all, you won't be able to without losing your sanity. Engage in more positive self-talk. Moments where you look into the mirror and tell yourself, "I am so proud of you," and "You did so great today," are some of the most influential to the mind and soul. Be kinder to yourself. Go easier on yourself. You are deserving of your own love. Quit comparing yourself to others and begin comparing yourself to YOU. Nothing good comes from comparing your happiness or success to the ones of those around you. However, comparing yourself to the old you will help you to recognize progress. You are incessantly evolving. Breathe. This may seem like a no brainer, but in all seriousness, learn to slow down in the midst of the chaos and focus on the rising and falling of your chest. Appreciate the ability to inhale and exhale freely. Let go. Some will try and destroy you out of their own anger. Stop feeling sorry for yourself, and feel sorry for them instead. You may have been hurt, but you are deserving of peace. Forgive yourself. There's no use holding onto your pent up frustrations. You're going to make decisions you wish you hadn't and you're going to miss out on opportunities. Some things are inevitable, so forgive yourself for what you cannot control. Accept your timeline. Every human being's timeline in life is different. Quit thinking in the mindset that you're "early" or "late". You are neither because every moment in your life happens on your time. You will achieve your goals when your time is right. You will be successful when your time is right. Have enough dignity to be vocal when it matters most. Instead of allowing others to disrespect and degrade you, have the dignity to say in confidence, "You cannot speak to me that way." Listen to the needs of your heart, mind, and soul. They are constantly in communication with you. If they are asking you for rest, give yourself rest. If they are asking you for solitude to recharge, give yourself alone time. Don't push yourself too far. Give yourself permission... To push someone toxic away, to spend the day in solitude, to take a mental health day, to do what you need to do. It all begins with you. Worship your body. What you have and what you are is nothing less than beautiful. Whether you are changing into new clothes or soaking in the bathtub, appreciate every curve, every scar, every mole, every birthmark. This is you. Pray. When you need help, when you need strength, when you or a loved one needs healing, when you need to know someone else will be okay, pray. Remain self-aware. Self-awareness encourages growth. Recognize your emotions and behaviors. Focus on how you normally respond to situations versus how you would like to respond. Work on processing your emotions in a healthy way before reacting. Like #11, listen to what your body needs in those moments of high-stress. Give. Whether tangible or intangible, do what you do best. Give. No more apologizing. Do not apologize for the factors that are out of your control. Do not apologize because someone does not acknowledge your worth. Do not apologize to the people who do not deserve you. Instead, apologize for their inability to appreciate something good when they have it. Go. Don't give yourself anymore excuses to hold yourself back out of fear. The best moments in life happen outside of your comfort zone. Go after what you want. Go after opportunity when you see it. Go after that dream. Go after that job. Become a go-getter. Persevere. No matter how many times you get knocked back down, stand back up. Come back even stronger. Move those mountains. You've been doing it your whole life, don't give up now. Believe. Believe in yourself. Believe that you can do it. Believe that you can get yourself to where you want and need to be. Believe in your end goal. Believe in your dreams. You will get there, but it won't be easy if you don't believe you can.
By Maia Annalisa7 years ago in Motivation
Stepping Outside of Your Comfort Zone
People are always going on about the importance of stepping outside of your comfort zone, which I do agree with; after all, there are the personal and professional benefits. There is a quote I refer to when thinking about comfort zones.
By Melissa Abraham7 years ago in Motivation
