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The Power of You
In early 2017, my life was pretty simple, straightforward, and—as strange as it is for me to think about in hindsight—completely bland. I was 20 years old and a full-time law student. I worked my part-time retail job on the weekends, and I spent time with my girlfriend on my days off. I saw friends from time-to-time, but for the most part, I kept to myself and was focused on my grades and my career prospects.
By Josh Firmin7 years ago in Motivation
January 1
So the new year started 23 days ago. Exactly 23 days ago I created my new year’s resolution. I wonder how many people wait till the very first day of the new year to start change. Nonetheless, I was one of those who waited till January 1. Oh, the excitement! The wonderful feeling of another chance at change. Another opportunity for self-modification—whether physical, mental, emotional or all of the above. My new year’s resolution went something like this—I will speak my mind, express my feelings and stop putting others before myself. My new year’s resolution was all about self-care, emotional well-being, and above all, my own sanity. Finally, a little push to motivate the new me to emerge once more. Wake up the strong minded, strong willed me who has been sleeping inside for quite some time.
By Stephanie Gallegos7 years ago in Motivation
How Far Will You Go?
That’s a pretty broad question but it depends on your situation. For example, how far will you go for love? Would you endure a long distance relationship? Would you travel and start a new life, in a new place for the one you love? How far will you go for wealth? Could you take a leap of faith to pursue your career over working a regular job, even though there’s no guarantee? Over the last 3 years I’ve observed that everyone has their own limits.
By Null Null7 years ago in Motivation
What's Stopping You?
A single decision, a single word, thought, and action can completely re-track your life on the path to success. As easy as 1-2-3. When you're focused & understanding of what stress and failure will come when you embrace this challenge of being the "next big thing."
By Spencer Schmidt7 years ago in Motivation
My Transformation Story
January 21, 2019 My transformation story starts about six years ago—it was January 2013, I was severely depressed, overweight, and I had absolutely no hope for the future. I remember I had thought that the world was going to end on December 21, 2012 like they had been predicting for many years leading up, and then when the world didn't end like it was supposed to, I found myself hopeless in January 2013 still breathing, still alive, but feeling completely lost.
By Osana Lindsay7 years ago in Motivation
Embrace the Suck
This is a phrase I try to tell myself as often as I can. Sometimes, life just sucks. It really does. This situation sucks, or this person sucks. But that's really, really ok. Life isn't supposed to be easy. What’s life without a little drama, or bleakness?
By Rose Walker7 years ago in Motivation
Fear the Future?
The future, that word sometimes strikes the fear of the unknown within each of us. This fear of the unknown is prevalent in everything in society, we are all afraid for many reasons in our life. Some fear like that of danger is inherent to our most primal of natures and can help us protect ourselves. While other fear we allow to interfere with who we are as a people and as an individual.
By John Ames Birch7 years ago in Motivation
A Letter to My Emotions
Dear Happiness, You are easier said than done. My brain seems to think that you don’t exist in me anymore, but I feel you at least once or twice everyday, more so if I’m lucky. I feel you in a song, a gaze from a loved one, the whispers in the trees, or a long car ride full of different sounds and people. The best time that I feel you is in my chest. Bursting through me like the morning sun, breaking down my walls and carrying every piece of me to the promise that life will be good from here on out. Though both of us know that our journey together can end at any second, day or night, we carry on. Bringing joy to those who we love so dearly. Smiles and laughs, dancing through our faces as we glide along the streets with our friends feeling the chains of sorrow slip away. It’s so simple. It’s so easy to forget what I felt yesterday when I have you. You’re here with me now as I write this. Eagerly trying to remember everything you make me feel so that I don’t forget. You’re so special. You bring souls together, creating love and joy. Happiness, you’re in everything. But sadness, you are too.
By Ihi ♡7 years ago in Motivation
