self help
Self help, because you are your greatest asset.
Already Exhausted
I blinked -.- and 2021 has passed. I wore many faces this year; full time mother, full time student, full time manager, devoted wife, loving sister, friend. So many faces I think I actually lost my own somewhere in the mix. One thing is certain, rest was never a priority in my year.
By Catherine Langenkamp4 years ago in Motivation
I Experimented on Myself for Two Years
It started with an offhand comment from my therapist. I'd been seeing her for about a year, to help recover from the trauma of a nasty head injury. I can't for the life of me remember what prompted it, but she suggested I keep track of my daily mood—the goal being to prove to myself that I wasn't miserable all the time.
By Jackson Ford4 years ago in Motivation
2022
Making changes is never easy, especially if it involves starting something that is good or you, but you would rather not do, or stopping something that you love to do because it's not good for you. It seems that most people's New Year's resolutions fall into that category. During the last two years, we have all felt the impact of Covid and I don't think that anyone came out unscathed. Life changed for everyone, everywhere. The 9 to 5 became 24/7 and there was no such thing as the weekend. I have seen some places that almost turned to ghost towns. Businesses shutting down, when scaling down wasn't making enough to pay the bills. I have also seen a select few industries thrive amidst the chaos and make more money than ever before, because of Covid. No doubt things are different and with the world changing, we need to make some adjustments of our own if we want to survive. This year, I am looking at life in a new way. I have decided to take the bull by the horns and fight for the life I want. So, I didn't follow my original plan, ok then, it's time for me to figure out a new one. I always thought that I would have more time to follow my dreams, but I put it off and I blew it. I didn't even realize that until a few years ago. Here's the thing; I'm ok with that now. And that is the difference that will make all the difference. I must come to terms with my failures so that I can have a better understanding of what it takes to succeed. For me, that is step number one. With that out of my way and out of my head, I can then begin to rebuild. Stay focused and stay healthy. A sound body and sound mind is a must. And this may sound cliche, but the truth is, that diet, exercise and plenty of sleep are the key to well-being. So, if I want to find sucess, I must keep a clear head. In order to keep a clear head, I must get enough sleep. In order to get enough sleep, my body needs to be tired enough to sleep. If I'm too wound up, I won't be able to fall asleep. It is sometimes difficult to stick to a workout routine, and in order to stay motivated to workout, my gift to myself for having to exercise, is that I get to eat whatever I want and not feel guilty. No more denying myself the things that I enjoy in life, and food is big on that list. I can make a few simple changes so that I will be able to wake up in the morning with renewed strength and insight. Maybe one day I will again be able to go after the dreams that I had so long ago. I know that they won't be exactly the same, but that doesn't mean I have to give them up. It's hard sometimes to do things for youself , when all your attention and energy has always been given to our family and friends. This year, I hope we all take time to remember to love ourselves and know that life can be amazing at any age, if we allow ourselves to keep growing and learning and loving. I must remember to be grateful to wake up every morning. With that said, good luck to everyone and I hope this new year finds us all better than before....
By GINA DREW4 years ago in Motivation
Being to me
Sleep is the one thing I can always leave for later, I’m ok with a couple of hours I would say, have a soda, or coffee, eat a snack, it will wake you up they would say, the worst part is that we reach for the bad snacks, the sugary drinks, at least in my case. For years now I have been running basically on fumes, bad eating habits, terrible sleep patterns, and being a diabetic, I was on a path of self-destruction, a path that was not comfortable but it seemed it was the only way to get things done.
By Claudia Rodriguez4 years ago in Motivation
Sleep: A Parent's Guide To The Impossible
As a parent with young children, sleep has become what cannabis was to my teenage self - something I dabbled in, but never quite had enough of to make a difference. Like an illicit drug in my subconscious, I know I can't just go to bed whenever I want to, even when I have a craving.
By Tim Boxer4 years ago in Motivation
Fitness and Music Relation
Music For Health: How Does Music Affect Your Workout? Fitness and music relation is the best way to get rid of your stress. It's a kind of meditation. This article will show you how to make it work better for you. Daily dose of any music improves mental health, reduces anxiety and depression and helps people with Alzheimer disease or dementia. Music has been used in group therapy sessions, such as Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, due to its ability to aid communication between members and ease tension among group members. Music also enhances workout performance by increasing.
By Roshan Tambe4 years ago in Motivation
7 Signs show it's time to see a psychologist
There is an opinion that somehow it is not proper for a man to dismiss nurses and even more so to ask for help. Following this postulate, year after year you suppress your emotions, not even suspecting that you risk a lot of health problems, including psychological ones. Just wait until the light is not nice, so-so idea.
By Michail Bukin4 years ago in Motivation
The Year of Me
I started off my 2022 the same way I always start off a new year, which very honestly, is hungover. I had gone out the night before with a group of friends to celebrate the New Year’s festivities by watching the local fireworks, and then going to a drag show afterwards. It was a great night, but I woke up feeling empty. As if I was lacking, like something was missing. I pondered what that could be. Was it purpose? Was it love? Perhaps both. Either way, I knew something in me needed to change.
By Geri Chan-Blackburn4 years ago in Motivation
