self help
Self help, because you are your greatest asset.
Rest and Recuperation
It’s true the world has suffered a trying couple of years. For some this was a great opportunity to find some new motivation, improve themselves, learn a new skill or completely remodel the inside of their house. For me, I have spent much of the last two years trying time and time again to find the motivation to give myself a better, healthier lifestyle but then failing to follow through. It has been very frustrating and I’ve ended up being quite hard and unkind to myself. However, I have plans in place to make a difference come the new year. Thankfully, I am lucky to have close and constant support from my boyfriend, through thus we can motivate, check and encourage one another.
By Katie Gagan4 years ago in Motivation
Happy New Year
It’s that time as the year draws to an end when our thoughts are all about self improvement and how can we make better versions of ourselves by repairing the damage of the past twelve months our heads become awash in self doubt and disappointment in the image we see reflected back in the mirror then if by magic on January 1st all over the world people are setting goals for themselves, promises of losing weight, exercising more, joining a gym and the daddy of them all trying to quit smoking. These resolutions we make are all set with good intentions, sometimes sadly they are made while still under the influence of the previous nights celebrations but deep down in our heart of hearts we know it’s only a matter of time before the wheels will fall off our wagon. Somehow logic goes out the window and we start to believe the propaganda that we have been bombarded with throughout the year thanks to the internet, ridiculous promises of ‘how to lose 10 kilos in 10 days without exercise’ and the classic ‘I lost half my body weight while I slept’, all I can say is it must have been a miracle or someone crept into their bedroom and removed a limb with a hacksaw while they were in the land of nod dreaming of having the perfect TikTok body. The question is why do we believe such nonsense, is it guilt? Are we desperately trying to repair the damage we have bestowed on our bodies over the past twelve months with an empty promise which deep down we know will fail, but we can justify our decision with ‘well I gave it a go’ then carry on down our slippery slide to failure. I have found a solution to this problem and it’s working for me and I am happy to share my success with you dear reader, I won’t be asking you to join a subscription membership and eat my specially prepared dietary cuisine or count your calories while living off a lettuce leaf. I won’t ask you to strap a piece of technology to your wrist and count the steps you take each day and I definitely will not be asking you to purchase an over priced gym membership which may or may not still be open for the extent of your contract. Todays modern resolution maker has to walk a minefield to compete with and more importantly to be seen by those that matter (which is everybody) for we are constantly on view, our pictures are displayed across social networks whether taken as selfies and posted by ourselves or captured from outside sources and posted without consent. Therefore leisure wear that doesn’t make your bum look big, trainers that cost the equivalent of a third worlds economy have to be purchased before you dare step foot into the outside world, the days of wearing a daggy old pair of ‘tracky dacks’ and going for a jog are long gone it’s spandex all the way or you will never make it as an Influencer. But if like me the only person you want to influence is yourself or your nearest and dearest then take my advice turn off your phone lock away your iPad and follow my instructions and ask yourself what is it you truly want to achieve and for who’s benefit are you doing it ? If the answer is me then do what I have done and I can tell you it will change your life as it has mine, I am now in better shape than I have been in years both mentally and physically, I have increased my circle of friends and I haven’t jogged, kicked a ball, eaten like a rabbit or spent a kings ransom dressing up like a walnut in a condom. I believe I have become a more caring human being, more compassionate and definitely a far less selfish man. I have taken on the responsibilities of caring for and supporting the welfare of a dog a beautiful loving animal that thinks I am the best thing since sliced bread, he doesn’t judge me, he doesn’t care if my waistline is expanding or if I’m wearing Kmart sneakers he’s not worried about my appearance his only concern is that I offer him my love and support. Daily walks in the park, balls to chase and a meaty bone to chew on and in return he offers me companionship a reason to leave the house each day and unquestionable love but more importantly he offers me all this without judgment. I can now look in that mirror and smile at the person looking back at me. So dear reader if you are thinking of making a New Years Resolution my advice to you is get a dog and if you can’t afford to buy one then borrow a friends or better still get a rescue dog from the pound I promise you it will be the best decision you will ever make and one resolution were the wheels definitely will stay on.
By Roy Travers4 years ago in Motivation
A Beginner's Guide to Visualization
If you’ve read my previous article, you already know that visualization is an extremely effective tool to accomplish goals and focus yourself. If you haven’t read my previous article, here’s a summary of what visualization is: you simply focus your mind on a goal that you have and visualize the process of getting there, problems you may have along the way, and what the final result looks like. In this article, I’ll be running through the basic instructions on visualization.
By Oliver Johnson4 years ago in Motivation
The 13 Self Improvement Tips to Transform Confidence and Self Development
Sometimes we reach a point in our life when we are ready for change and self improvement. Things aren't going so well for us, or painful or disappointing events seem to keep repeating themselves in our lives. You know what I mean; things like continually choosing the wrong partner or the wrong job, or maybe it's just the feeling that you are stuck in a rut with nothing exciting to look forward to on the horizon. You begin to think, "I need something more in my life," and you start looking everything related to self improvement. It seems that the only time we think of self improvement is when everything in our life seems to be falling apart, or getting worse, or you feel stagnant, unmotivated and unhappy. Then your mind fills with thoughts like, "What can I really do to change my life and make things better?"
By Johnathan Lum 4 years ago in Motivation
5 Rules I Live By:
Everyone talks about how to live life to the fullest, to make our lives matter. Especially now with all that is going on in the world. In truth every generation has had challenges. Every culture has faced adversity. That doesn't mean that how you feel should be any less deserving or ignored.
By JBaz4 years ago in Motivation
The Most Successful New Year's Resolutions Are Based on Personal Goals
The most successful New Year's resolutions are based on personal goals. Whether you want to lose weight, join a gym, travel more or just improve your health, it's important to make sure that your resolutions are achievable. Many people are too shy or busy to meet new people, but this is a mistake. Start small and gradually work your way up. Most successful New Years' resolutions are based on personal objectives and can be easily achieved.
By antoniowestley4 years ago in Motivation
Sleeping Resolutions for a Better Day
Recently, I stayed at a hotel while visiting and sightseeing in another part of the country. The bed was so good, that it was a memorable part of my trip. There was a placard on the nightstand promoting the updated mattress and bedding. After miles of walking each day, the bed was a welcome respite for my aching body and sore joints. Good sleep made it possible to start each day of my trip, rested and eager to continue our daily explorations.
By Terry Roe4 years ago in Motivation
