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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.
What I Learned in Boating School Is...
College is weird. Growing up is even weirder. You’re expected to know what you're going to do for the rest of your life at such a young age. You are encouraged to have a plan for your life. Graduate high school. Go into college knowing what path you want to take. "Study medicine, business, or become a lawyer," they'd usually say. Graduate college and find a high paying job. Work your way up. And if for some reason your life doesn't go according to plan, you are no longer worthy of being looked up to.
By Samantha Castro7 years ago in Motivation
Habits for Days: How I Build My Perfect Week
Leading a healthy, happy, and successful life is something we all aspire to have, but sometimes it can seem as if having all three at once is impossible. Unlike most things in our world, a fulfilling life can't be obtained with the click of a button or the swipe of a card, and this is why it can seem difficult or even impossible—but by putting in the time and determination, the results are infinitely rewarding.
By Alicia Bonnin7 years ago in Motivation
The Complement and the Truth
I have a confession to make. Sometimes, when I'm sad, and I mean really really sad, I get on tumblr and I send myself anonymous messages of positivity. I'm not proud of it. If you aren't familiar with Tumblr as a website, or the way Tumblr works, than this may not make a lot of sense. Specifically, this is something that comes about a lot in the Tumblr roleplay community. Yes, I'm that dweeb. Judge me all you want, friends. In the RPC (roleplay community) something that happens a lot, is that people send each other messages of positivity. Usually along the lines of "Hey, you're super sweet and I love writing with you" or "Hey, just a reminder that you're awesome!" You know, nothing majorly important but a little message the brightens someone's day. Maybe it doesn't seem like much, but there's something to be said for logging on after a long day and getting a little self esteem boost that someone out there thinks you're cool or talented or whatever the compliment may be.
By Rachel Estep7 years ago in Motivation
Life After Graduation (So Far)
Graduating from college with my Bachelor of Science degree was one of the biggest accomplishments that I have ever experienced in my life. I can say that it didn’t take me the normal four years like everyone else; it took me five years to finish, and I am not ashamed to say it. I told myself that this was only the beginning for me. I have a lot more to accomplish and pursue in my life. So the next thing I asked myself was: What’s next for me?
By Sylvester Long7 years ago in Motivation
Stop Paying Your Fantasy Self to Ruin Your Life
You're doing it again. Standing on the stage, millions of adoring fans chanting your name while you shred on that shiny red guitar sitting in the back of your closet. Maybe you're high up on the steps of some Tibetan monastery in perfect tree pose.
By Rani Lee7 years ago in Motivation
Patience
"Patience is a virtue" many say; but what does that include? Some think it means having patience with others and not losing your cool when someone does something that upsets you. I found out it also includes being patient with yourself; breathing deeply and forgiving yourself when you don't reach a deadline or when you fail to go through with plans you made with friends because anxiety got the best of you or depression pulled you down into its dark depths of hell for some time and you just can't seem to get yourself out of bed. It is okay to not be okay sometimes. You are human. Forgive yourself.
By Catalina Glass7 years ago in Motivation
Seriously on the Right Track
I really don’t know why I am writing this. It’s the same old thing told once again—this time in my own words. How revitalizing! Not really. Then maybe this is my problem, and has always been my problem, my amazingly passive-aggressive attitude. My outlook hasn’t been stellar for some time, and the funniest part of that confession is that anyone who knows me would have never once thought that about me. That’s probably one of the greatest skills I have mastered with years of theatrical training (if that’s what we can call it). Ugh! I did it again. I spew passive-aggression and half the time I don’t even realize I am doing it.
By Mike Olsen7 years ago in Motivation
Struggle
Most people would say that they at some point in their lives have had to struggle. Adversity is an ever present part of our lives: trying to make ends meet, building our futures and families, and day to day living. At one time or another through our lives it will be, or has been, a struggle to get to where we want to see ourselves.
By Robin Person7 years ago in Motivation
From the Ashes I Have Risen
The words play over and over in your mind: "You're going to be an angel soon..." It's always in the back of your mind, as you are living this never-ending nightmare. Deep down, you know this is not what you wanted your life to be like, while constantly walking on eggshells, while listening to the constant reminders: "You are nothing without me!!"; "No one won't EVER want you again!!" All this time, you're just wanting love and acceptance so you learned to smile through the pain. You, then, succumb to remain an empty shell of who you once were.
By Elizabeth Forbes7 years ago in Motivation
The Little Prince Philosophy
"It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye." Are we living the right way? Do we value what is important? Or are we just counting? Are we still humans? Or are we turning into mushrooms?
By Mariana Gigliotti7 years ago in Motivation
Where Were You Last Year? Pt. 1
Sometimes, I just think about what I was doing on this day, last year. It's interesting to try and think back to this day last year. What were you doing? Where did you go? Who were you friends with at the time? What did you do leading up to this very special day? How was your life at the time? How is it different now?
By Lauren Day7 years ago in Motivation
