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The Power Of Mantras
The word “mantra” is derived from an ancient Sanskrit word meaning “to think.” In some cultures, a mantra is a specific type of sound, chant, or word used to center the mind during meditation. But in the western world, it’s come to mean a phrase that captures a specific belief or philosophy.
By Lacey Doddrow5 years ago in Motivation
Take-up arms
Discouragement. It is the thing that will make you feel as useless as the letter U in the word "guitar." Regardless of the word, the letter is still important; U are still important. As you go to and fro you will come across opposition which will deliver heavy blows verbally, physically, emotionally, or conscious/unconsciously that will make it seem like U aren't. Perhaps you are tough enough to take a few hits, after all, we are a strong species. Sooner or later, however, there will come a time where a cry for help will be greatly needed; there is nothing wrong with accepting assistance here and there.
By Mahonry Franco5 years ago in Motivation
Think of life as a romp
I once saw a kind of interpretation of life: life, that is, life is born, to live wonderfully. This interpretation of the spirit makes people dumbfounded, which is more helpless to life, but at the same time there is no lack of perseverance in the courage of life.
By Brice5 years ago in Motivation
My 2021 resolution: Burn your New Year's resolutions list
Once again, I fell for the "new year, new me", the unoriginal and diminishing social promise that this would finally be the year when I would become all of what I had always dreamed of, and when I would unlock all my raw potential into proving a triumphant woman. I helped to plan this magical party that would, at last, prove that I was worthy of self-admiration and success. I spent days thinking what my new year’s resolutions would be for 2021, after a dreadful, slow 2020.
By Amelia Smith5 years ago in Motivation
11 Highest Compounding Life Habits to Build Your Ideal Self
My mom, a personal trainer for over 30 years, sees clients making the same mistakes every January. They set a large weight loss goal supported by unrealistic outcomes. Before coming to her, they’ve attempted to simultaneously cut calories, triple their weekly workouts, and eliminate alcohol.
By Jonah Malin5 years ago in Motivation
Be, and do it well
Whenever someone starts talking about wellness goals and a healthier lifestyle, my mind autofills the standard droning list: less screen time, eat better, sleep more, save money, etc. etc. My eyes glaze over just thinking about it. We know. We all know what we’re expected to do when January 1st rolls around. And, we all know what happens by January 3rd. It’s hard to overhaul deeply ingrained habits for no reason other than a flip on the calendar and an increase in gym advertisements. Does all this "New Year, New Me" really motivate us to do better or does it just remind us of who we aren’t? True lifestyle changes happen when you actually enjoy what you are doing and when you do it with other people. There has to be a reason for the change other than a number on a scale or a box to check off. Those types of extrinsic motivations simply don’t last long.
By Renée B5 years ago in Motivation
Choose your Attitude Consciously . Top Story - January 2021.
We are taught in modern self-help literature that ‘life isn’t fair’. We are taught to choose our attitudes in how to deal with life’s unfairness. As Victor Frankl, Auschvitz survivor and psychotherapist states in 'Man’s Search for Meaning '
By Bianca Best5 years ago in Motivation
Kindness
Kindness is a conundrum. It brings up questions we don’t have answers to like why do humans show kindness? Is it because they want to help others? Or is it because they want to feel better about themselves? Psychological egoism is the construct that all people are selfish and do everything for selfish reasons. That every act of kindness has an ulterior motive. But is this true? And how do we disprove it?
By Hallie Jones5 years ago in Motivation
Resolutions x4 2021 Edition
2021 is a year to focus more on family, friends and personal relationships that will help our Earth heal. We have already started seeing changes in our environment from cutting back on the amount of fossil fuels we burn going to work and the destructive behaviors tourism generates. As we go into 2021 lets focus on these resolutions to reset our mindset and help our planet get a Fresh Start.
By Kendra Cardinale5 years ago in Motivation
Relearning The Art Of Being Grateful
I've been through a lot of things that my conscious mind likes to repress. That being said, it is easy for my mind to drift into a depressive funk. For years, the only way to battle my negative thoughts and memories were the loathsome tasks of putting myself to bed early, distracting myself, or staring at a wall. It was easier to stare at a wall and think of nothing, than deal with negative obsessive thoughts. 2020 negatively impacting everyone around me did little to help the situation. If I was not in a bad mood, the first person I came across usually was. My day might start okay, but it took less than an hour at work for someone to come ruin it.
By Julie Lawrence5 years ago in Motivation
Reimagining My Resolutions for 2021
In past years, my resolutions have been aimed towards vague self-improvement over the coming year. They took the forms of various goals such as “workout 3 times a week”, “get a promotion at work”, and “read 1 book a month”. I felt that if I achieved them, I would be fulfilled; however, I would instead be left disappointed by the lack of satisfaction upon completion. These goals would also cause me to have a “what’s next” mentality in which I was anxiously preoccupied with what I had to do following my current action to accomplish my goals. It was upon realizing this that I decided to switch things up for my resolutions this year; instead of choosing distant goals, I am focusing on intentions that can guide me in my journey. I was able to do this by practicing a self-reflective “seeing” exercise and shifting my mindset about pursuing goals.
By Your Pursuit of Wellness5 years ago in Motivation
dreamer vs. DREAMER!
A quick thing about me will help me convey the message for today; I tend to eavesdrop on conversations I have no business being a part of. What can I say, I just love a good story! Whenever I walk to my next destination I always keep an ear out for any information I could potentially use. Not in a blackmail/gossip sort of way, but in an honest search for key phrases for me to bring up for someone else's benefit at some future time. You may think that's weird; low key I agree with you. I simply can't help it. I have found this little habit to be useful in such big ways!
By Mahonry Franco5 years ago in Motivation
