self help
Self help, because you are your greatest asset.
Thoughts of a Strong 22-Year-Old Woman
I never dreamed life would be so hard. As a child, you think adults have it easy. You can’t wait to be one. I will forever reassure children being an adult is no fun. The only fun part is you don’t have any rules from your parents. However, I promise you will want those silly rules back.
By Madison Stant7 years ago in Motivation
Inner Purpose Journal (January '18)
(1/1/18) A good day. My purpose becomes more and more clear each day. The plan is there, the assistance is there, I just have to play my part. Do what I'm supposed to do. Love God. Love people. There is a lot I was put on this earth to create; it's game time now. The lights are on, it's time to perform. Continue to Learn. Continue to Grow.
By Balance Period7 years ago in Motivation
Dear Universe
"Dear God" comes from one of my favorite books, The Color Purple by Alice Walker. Another story of the underdog woman, who rises strong within herself, finds love, and reunites with her long lost sister and children. A story that sings pain and fairytale like triumphedness. I find that a lot of my mentors find that I am not yet all that I could be in this life. I find that I am pushing myself to be greatness and achieve a sort of grand, unrealistic homeostasis. I wanted the relationship, the scholarship, the fantastic grades, the spiritual apex, the "Queen of the World," the justice for my people, a story where a woman like myself could rise grand out of the shadows with perfection and a strength unlike anything ever seen.
By SAYHERNAME Morgan Sankofa7 years ago in Motivation
Breath
12/21/2018—I've lived in Pennsylvania for three months now after living in Central Illinois and Greater Buffalo area in New York the past several years. I was accustomed to the bitter winds and blizzard-like conditions that those states offered in abundance. So while one evening, on a warm December day in Pennsylvania, I sat on my balcony and checked the temperature on my smartphone, it flashed 60 degrees Fahrenheit across the screen, and I thought to myself, "This is unusually warm. I can't believe it's almost Christmas and it's this warm outside!" I then decided to take a break from my busy day of cleaning and allowed myself to take in the sight of the distant tree-covered hills, and the busy sounds of passing cars on a nearby highway.
By RMcKittrick7 years ago in Motivation
The Struggle Is Real
Falling into a pit of utter failure while eating your last box of rice and beans can feel a bit like you will never get out. Some days it may be struggle to get out of bed because you feel like you are going to get nowhere or that you just can’t do it. Getting sucked into your negative thoughts as if they are a vacuum piling the dirt and dust of your life, all into one spot. Stagnate and stuck like it’s never going to go away.
By Salina Lehn7 years ago in Motivation
Who Am I?
Everyone wonders who they are at some point of time or another. Some get the answers they're searching for, while others keep searching for years and years until they finally either die or give up and move on. Who you are and who you're supposed to be are two completely different things. Maybe you're supposed to be the perfect child and follow in the footsteps of your parents or grandparents. That doesn't mean that's who you are. In order to find out who you are, you must journey that path alone. The people you meet along the way will help you discover the answers you so desperately seek, but that's all they can do.
By Keri Gordon7 years ago in Motivation
5 Ways to Channel Your Stress
We all have stress to deal with between work, friends, home life, or whatever else you have going on. All of those little stresses can build up fairly quickly, and before you know it, it’s one big mess of stress. If you hold onto that stress it can make your days miserable. So what do you do when you’re feeling down? Here are five things that you can do to hopefully improve your mentality.
By Tiffany Marrotte7 years ago in Motivation
Being Alone Doesn't Mean You're Lonely
For years, I was just like any other middle schooler/high schooler. I had friends and a good base of support. That changed, though, sophomore year and my friends became my bullies. To this day, I have no clue as to why my whole friend group (as well as complete strangers) turned on me. They won't even give me or authorities involved in the matter a reasoning for their attacks on me and emotional abuse. This bullying continued until senior year, when I decided to completely isolate myself from everyone. I figured if I'm not close to anybody that nobody had the opportunity to hurt me. While that was true, it also gave me the opportunity to hurt myself without being aware of the fact that I was doing so.
By Alexis Runyon7 years ago in Motivation
What Two Popular Self-Help Books Can Tell Us About Self-Improvement, Personal Growth, and Increased Productivity
Walk into any book store, and you will find countless books on self-improvement as well as how to increase productivity in both life and business. Because of the endless supply of resources, it can be a bit daunting to put such concepts into practice. However, if you have areas in which you need improvement that require either building up your character, your discipline, or even little behaviors in the workplace, then you may want to consider adopting some of those concepts into your life.
By Jackie Barrows7 years ago in Motivation
