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Advice that will put you on the path to success; tips, tricks and nuggets of wisdom from trusted experts and motivational mentors.
Value Versus Price
The value of any product or service is indubitable in the eyes of the beholder, but I believe that the way we measure value is often clouded by what we want rather than what it's actually worth. One of the most frustrating things when working in the medical field is watching patients turn down health-specific products or services because of a price tag. That is not to say that medical services are not overpriced, but in relation to all the other extraneous expenses we spend our dollars on, one must admit that the priorities are habitually out of order. We are eager to fork out hundreds of dollars for a designer bag without hesitation. Shoes, accessories, and items that boost our social status are consumed at outrages prices at no question, but as soon as it comes to anything in regards to what we actually need, the wallet is on shutdown and we need answers. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average American spends more than $1700 annually on clothing alone. I doubt that this includes all the designer shoppers, because last I checked, an MK backpack costs about half of that by itself. While I believe that everyone should live the way that makes them happy, I also know that having the wrong perception in regards to what we need and what we want can eventually lead us into some big trouble.
By Ocean Desmore7 years ago in Motivation
Confidence when Confidence Gets Low
Whenever my confidence is low, I just think of the times that seemed impossible, the times when I felt like I could not achieve. One term while attending college, I made the winter term dean's list all while working and consistently being involved in extracurriculars. That was a very proud moment for me. Not only because I had upped my GPA and attained A’s and B’s, but because that was a VERY stressful season for me. I was working a lot of hours and faithfully attending a Writer’s guild, plus I was also helping out my family at the time. When I was stressed out, what did I do? I prayed, remembered to rest and think positive, and reminded myself of the reason for it all: my passion. My passion is to write. My passion is to uplift, encourage, and motivate other people to be their ultimate best!
By Woman With an Edge7 years ago in Motivation
All In Perfect Timing
Sometimes we have the tendency to try to take control over everything in our lives. We desire for things to go as planned, things to be presented to us on time, and for everything to work out a certain way. And when things don’t unfold exactly the way we were hoping them to, we can get pretty bent out of shape. And how often do things actually go the way that we plan? In most cases, not very often.
By Nicole Addison7 years ago in Motivation
A Letter to My Future Self
I know you feel like you need to be doing a million different things and want to accomplish so many things, but quit putting a time limit on your work. You’re a perfectionist, and so focused on the details that you’re going to burn yourself out if you keep trying to reach the deadlines that YOU put there. Let it happen when the universe says so. You’re putting yourself through the same thing twice, because you stress yourself out over something that has yet to happen. So relax and keep grinding.
By B7 years ago in Motivation
What's the Cost of Love
There's love that cultivates itself in ways that are according to your manifestation. The life surrounding it, however, has been interrupted by the phases of the Earth. The phases of which societal views on what love should be categorized is also a gateway to influencing us of the magnitude of how we should love ourselves.
By Robyn Henson7 years ago in Motivation
Your Life's Hard Because You Choose the Easy Way
What if everything you've felt about yourself could change... for the better... in a month? What about a week... or a day? Would that be a positive for you? Would that help you change the way you see life and everything involved in it?
By Spencer Schmidt7 years ago in Motivation
Simple Ways to Feel Like Your Best Self
You may have noticed that you have some work to do on your personal self or maybe you are feeling stuck in your career. Both of these feelings are totally normal and it is a good wake up call when you are aware of what you are missing in your life. Sometimes self-development isn’t as hard as we often times think it is. You don’t have to have some drastic, life-changing experience to become better. It often starts with just taking simple steps to being better every day.
By Paisley Hansen7 years ago in Motivation
To Whom It May Concern
I often flashback to my younger self and wish I had access to the knowledge that I have now. As an older sibling, elder cousin and model, I often sit back and wonder how the state of the world is affecting those closest to me through relation and experience. I wonder how others cope, decide and maneuver during this current age of technology, oversaturated consumer markets and narcissism. Then I remember that this has always been our theme, and technology has just boosted everything.
By Ana J7 years ago in Motivation
Please, Believe in You
The human body is capable of a lot. The mind is also capable of a lot. No matter who you are or what you do, I personally don’t think you will ever learn exactly how capable you are. There is just too much, too many possibilities. I was told once you can do and be anything you want. But you can’t do and be everything. This is fantastic, because it means you can pick anything and put everything you have into becoming the best you can be at that one thing! At the same time, there is so much you can do, and finding that one thing or two or three things is difficult.
By Charlie Macke7 years ago in Motivation
