happiness
Happiness, defined; things that help you find happiness, keep it, and share it with others.
Emotional Funks
Emotional funks. We all get them. Which way do I go? What do I do? Why am I not moving? That's just the thing! Emotional funks are misunderstood. They're friends in disguise that remind us simply to DO SOMETHING. MOVE. They're opportunities to choose faith instead of fear. The presence of an emotional funk, existing for us to know that staying in that space isn’t what we want; they are reminders that we can choose to live in joy and hope.
By Shannon Easter7 years ago in Motivation
Don't Know How to Overcome Obstacles?
We can get so caught up in thought. We daydream. We revisit past transgressions. We plan for our future. We are not maximizing this moment, instead we are sabotaging this moment. Our thoughts become obstacles. Obstacles to our success and obstacles to our happiness.
By Kimberly Sheldahl7 years ago in Motivation
I Learned How to Believe in Myself
It's amazing how far into life you can get without believing in yourself whatsoever. These days, I'd compare it to learning to play the piano by using a paper keyboard and never really playing a piano. In theory, I suppose you could kind of do it, but... no not really, nope. Going through life without believing yourself is like never really experiencing what it's like to be you because you just end up constantly holding yourself back. It's like the silliest, most unnecessary kind of prison, yet it can feel so impossible to escape. I should know, I was in it for like 26 years. For what it's worth, here's (more or less) how I got out.
By Lizabeth Yandel7 years ago in Motivation
Four Steps to Unshakable Self-Confidence. Top Story - July 2019.
We've all felt the sting of being let down, frustrated, unfulfilled, or not quite good enough in our lives and relationships. I have been guilty of having unrealistic expectations of others, wanting them to shower me with compliments, approval, and validation, sometimes even trying to control situations or outcomes in an attempt to get what I thought would make me feel good. It was a painful, exhausting way to live.
By Kate Eckman7 years ago in Motivation
Awaken the Species
When I was about ten years old, I remember pondering the idea that humanity wasn't awake to who they truly are yet. I remember thinking about this at such a young age; it was shortly after the 9/11 attacks in New York. I was a young girl at that time, but I had so much inner knowledge in me, and I knew that humanity wasn't awake to the truth yet, the truth of who they are.
By Osana Lindsay7 years ago in Motivation
Life Is Not About Winning
The sooner you realize that life is not about winning everything, the more successful you will be. If you try to win every argument you find yourself in the middle of, that is just extra time you are wasting on your ego, rather than actually spending that time living. Now don't get me wrong, winning an intense argument with your partner or parents may feel good. However, that does not mean it is worth-while. Life is all about living in the moment and experiencing new things, and how is anyone going to do that if all they are thinking about is how to win the next argument or battle? A small competitive game can be great fun between a group of friends, but when does that competition become too much? When it gets to the point you are risking things for a competition, it has become too much. Whether the risk is money to the point that you are living paycheck to paycheck, or a friendship, it has become too much for you to keep in your life. If you grow to like the feeling of winning to the point it becomes all you think about or you are fixated on winning any disagreement that comes your way, you have gone too far. Life is not about winning everything, but learning how to roll with the punches. At some point, to grow up, you have to realize that not everything will always go your way and that often you have to settle. Life is about compromise. Many great things that come to you come from compromise. Life is full of hardships, in which you have to accept that you cannot force things to go your way.
By Kay Tetz7 years ago in Motivation
Men's Inner Struggles
To all the guys out there, we all know that saying, "toughen up!" In the end, we still, deep down, have that vulnerability in ourselves that we don't let out. It is to say that holding back emotions can cause many mental and physical issues later on in life. It's at that time now, in this generation, it's ok to open up and let go of the anger, the weight, and learn to forgive those who have done us wrong; but most importantly, loving ourselves.
By Donald Callahan7 years ago in Motivation
The Anatomy of Optimism
Optimism and hope are two closely tied psychological concepts which dictate how we relate to life’s unexpected hardships. Being optimistic means believing—in the face of uncertainty—that there is a favorable solution to get out of the problems and obstacles we might be facing.
By Alonzo Echavarria-Garza7 years ago in Motivation
Simple Self Confidence Tips for Anyone
In about every facet of our lives, self-confidence is highly crucial, yet many individuals are struggling to discover it. Unfortunately, this can be a vicious cycle: it can be hard for individuals who lack the self-confidence to succeed. Individuals whom are confident are adored by other people and inspire trust in others. They endure their worries face-on and are more likely to be natural risk-takers. They understand that whatever barriers they may encounter, they have the capacity to overcome almost anything. Also when situations don't go so excellently, self-confident individuals tend to see their life in a favorable light and are typically content and respectful of themselves.
By Paisley Hansen7 years ago in Motivation
Existential Beauty
This process between heart and mind can be pretty messy. I have always struggled with uncertainty and have needed things to make sense. But I have been learning these past few years that things mostly do not make sense, that there isn't always visible or easily detectable rhyme or reason. There is logic there, however, if we look deeper, but it won't stand out or fit easily into the perception of the world that we each create. It won't always feel nice or comfortable either. Life isn't fairytales. It doesn't work out (mostly) the way in which we imagine it to. I have learned that courage is choosing to face and understand it anyway. When we are suffering, we benefit most by feeling it so that we can then know times of joy when they arise. There is no answer or fairy godmother, just realness in its rawest form. Each moment has the potential for learning.
By Alaias 7 years ago in Motivation
