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To Get More Money, Get Beaten First
Right after I graduated, I got an internship in Paris. I packed my bags and moved from Portugal to France, with a head full of dreams and a wallet full of nothing. Finding a place to live in Paris is not an easy job. When I finally managed to get a tiny studio apartment, I rejoiced! The only problem: the rent cost 595€, while my internship was paying 625€ per month. That left me with 30€ for living costs in one of the most expensive cities in the world.
By Diana Bernardo5 years ago in Motivation
Moving On
For anyone who has ever endured the experience of having their heart broken, off the back of a relationship break up, they would be well aware of the intense emotional pain that comes with it. For me personally, I've experienced it three times throughout my adult life, and two of those three being from a marital split. I'd like to say that both of the marriage break ups are now well and truly behind me, but sadly, one of these only took place a few months ago. The two times I had my heart broken previously were bad enough, but this time around, it has hit me big time emotionally. It was very sudden, and it was also unexpected, so after the initial shock of what had just transpired, that's when the devastation of the reality set in for me. In the six weeks that followed, I think I can only recall two days in which I wasn't in tears at some point. The emotional pain that I went through was indescribable, and no physical or mental pain that I have experienced in my life, has ever come close to it. I was actually wailing in pain on my bed on a couple of occasions, I was that emotionally distraught. What's worse is that it also retriggered my depression, just when I was starting to make some inroads mentally in my life. It has undoubtedly been the toughest period of my entire life, and sadly, there is many other issues going on behind the scene, that is further compounding this emotional pain and depression. I don't want sympathy or attention, nor do I want to sound like a victim, because sometimes in life, we need to go through some bottom of the barrel lows, and extreme adversities, in order to grow and become mentally stronger. One thing I come to understand, over these past few years I have invested in personal development and mindset training, is that you can't waste energy and focus on something you can't control. The relationship with my former wife is over, and sadly, beyond repair, and I can't change her feelings. It is something I have accepted, and despite the amount of hurt, pain, and suffering I have gone through these past three months, I have accepted the fact that I simply need to move on, for my own health, happiness, well-being, and future.
By David Stidston5 years ago in Motivation
Your Spirit awaits
There has been many events in my life that I have faced which has caused me to crawl inside myself. I would hide from the world, lay in bed, drink wine, find a tv show that would take away any thoughts. Until one day something that I thought was in my head but actually took place in my spirit, just clicked. I wanted to grow closer with myself. I can not explain how it happened, what I was doing when it happened , it just happened! I kept calling it my core. “I’m getting back to my core, the old me.” I would say, not know how true that statement was, or how centered, or deep this journey would take me. I didn’t know the actual name, or understand its actual name. I didn’t understand what was taking place in my life, or what I should do about it. It was constantly on my mind that I would try to share this “awakening” with anyone that would listen. I could have not have had a worse idea. See when you’re learning more about yourself, and trying to become in tune with your spirit, you can NOT try to convey that with others who have not reached that part of spiritual maturity!
By Tristyn Janai5 years ago in Motivation
if this, than that
When I look up from the keyboard I see clutter. Clutter everywhere. The table that I am using as my desk is full of papers, not all eight and a half by eleven, but all sizes. Torn rectangle ish scraps: one containing a book recommendation from a client, another part of a grocery list, there is even one that has comingled items: notes from a talk about biomechanics of the shoulder joint, and the beginnings of a poem. Things that can not be filed, because isn't the point of notes to stick out and remind you of something. I have tried the digital version to no avail because it too gets buried. I sigh, and swivel my chair into the rest of the apartment to see dished overstuffed in the open shelving in the kitchen, the thoroughfare, from here to there has a couch with electronics, more papers, three cups and books, some in stacks, some strewn around like litter, decorating the floor with no reasonable explanation as to why. I don't identify as a slob, but when you look around my space, perhaps I am.
By Claire Hunter5 years ago in Motivation
The art of Discipline
Discipline is rough. My whole life it's something I've tried to develop though I've struggled to actually get anywhere with it. I know the benefits, I believe in the message, but walking it out has been my great dragon to slay. There are areas of life and certain disciplines where it comes more easily to me. Maintaining a workout schedule and routine isn't very hard for me, but going to bed at eleven o'clock is. As a Christian, someone who's passionate about what he believes in, everyone expects me to read the Bible… well, religiously. I think they expect me to have it built into my daily routine, but the truth is it's just like all the other disciplines. Even a gym schedule can be difficult.
By alan pierce5 years ago in Motivation
The Gen Zers
If there is one thing I wish everyone to take away from life existences, it's this paragraph. No matter your dreams, financial situation, work ethic, talent, or luck, there will always be moments in time where you are knocked off your feet by someone, or something.
By Elliott Morreau5 years ago in Motivation
Disturbing The Peace
Often we tend to disturb our own minds into hysteria. We can't control our thinking if we are constantly overthinking. I use to think it was because of others that I could not find peace, but sometimes we have to look at the reflection of ourselves. Now don't get me wrong, other people in our space can "disturb the peace" as well, but we don't have to allow them to do so.
By Poetic Song5 years ago in Motivation
Make An Impact
You are just one individual in a world of over 7.8 billion people. It would be extremely hard for you to believe that someone, such as yourself, could possibly have any form of impact or influence over such a vast population, and you'd be right, it would be extremely hard to believe. Such a belief however, is a limiting belief, because the truth is, you can indeed have a positive impact and influence over millions, even billions, of people. Let's take a look at someone like music superstar Ed Sheeran, as an example. 15 years ago, hardly anyone had even heard of him, or knew of him. Nowadays, he has gone on to sell over 150 million records worldwide, and is now placed as the world's 22nd highest selling music artist of all time. His success has led him to have a net worth of over $360 million AUD. Okay, so that's just fame and fortune, but because we are so wrapped up in all the creativity and uniqueness of Sheeran's singing and songwriting, we often overlook the fact that he also donates to several charities and causes, and that's not even mentioning the generous acts he does for his fans on occasions, such as providing them with free pizza after having waited so long to enter the stadium in which he was to perform. The standout feature of Ed Sheeran is his character, as he is a role model to people all around the world on the various values and behaviors we should all possess, such as having the drive and passion to do what we love in life, having the perseverance, resilience, and determination to pursue our goals, having the kindness, care, generosity, love, and compassion, to help and give to others, and having the calmness, composure, and control, in maintaining a positive mindset and not reacting to critics or judgement. Even just through his songwriting, Sheeran creates impact and influence. All of this from a boy who sang in the choir at his local church, and started to learn how to play the guitar at the age of 11. I'd say that's a pretty impressive resume from one individual in a world of over 7.8 billion people.
By David Stidston5 years ago in Motivation
Brainstorm series. Young adult struggles.
Becoming an adult might seem an exciting thing. Don't get me wrong, it is! When I was a child, I remember vividly how excited I was for the future. I imagined living in the city, going to work, and walking home, and then it seemed like such a dream. A young mind of mine was a lot excited for the future. But in life all good things have downsides. As of now, I am facing adulthood and the happiness I had when I was still a child is somehow lost. And that's what I am going to be talking about today.
By Alice5 years ago in Motivation
