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Thirty & Thriving: Thirty Things I Learned in the Year That I Turned Thirty
The idea of turning thirty was making me anxious. What if I wasn’t ready to be that old? What if I hadn’t accomplished everything that I wanted to? I decided I would do what I do best: avoid it. I began planning a vacation; hoping, if I went far enough away, I could convince myself that it wasn’t happening. Unfortunately, my thirtieth birthday was slated for May 22, 2020. There would be no jumping on a plane, no vacation—no escape as the world entered a global pandemic.
By catchafrisbie5 years ago in Motivation
Five Ways Postcrossing Makes Me A Better Person
I'm a postcrosser and proud of it I joined postcrossing in 2012 where I am known as werewegian and since then I've sent over 13500 postcards to people all over the globe and received a similar number back. It's a great hobby that is ideal for a serial collector like me: postcards and stamps arrive almost every day. But I've found it's not just about collecting. There are subtle things about the postcrossing experience that help me grow to be a better person.
By Wilkie Stewart4 years ago in Motivation
I Fell Out of a Tree
When I was 10 years old, I fell out of a tree. Perhaps not my finest moment. I remember feeling the sudden pull of gravity. Now, gravity was an old friend of mine. We had a mutual understanding until this point. Today it was the day I finally learned who’s the boss.
By Blake A Swan4 years ago in Motivation
18 Memorable Kung Fu Panda Sayings To Live By
As a kid I honored Po as a Kung Fu genius. It was my first time seeing an unusual Panda perform elite Kung Fu techniques while eating dumplings at the same time. Being born in the year 2000 I remember being 8 when the first Kung Fu Panda movie was released. The movie was a hit. I couldn’t help but to think to myself “How can such a chubby panda be so athletic?” ... “He eats, a lot, but he’s superior?” ..”I love it.” And he’s what the new generation would call a “G.O.A.T” greatest of all time. This is something I can fairly agree on.
By 𝒟𝒶𝒾𝓈𝒽𝒶 𝒲.4 years ago in Motivation
An Open Letter To the Kids Who Raised Themselves
I’d been lying to my therapist for a while, and it was a stupid thing to do. Why on earth would you think it makes sense to lie to someone you’re paying to listen to you. She was a great therapist, and I wanted so desperately to open up about everything. But, it’s hard. And I’d never had the practice.
By Lena Simons4 years ago in Motivation
I Lived Out Of A Suitcase For Over A Year
I always believed that the secret to a beautiful life was partially embedded in having more stuff. You've heard it as well. Get a well-paying job and career. Buy the white picket fence and slide a couple, or three, nice cars right in. Preferably the kind made in Germany and that warm your butt on cold days.
By Rick Martinez4 years ago in Motivation
Just Because You're Unemployed, It Doesn't Mean That You Can't Be Productive In Other Ways
Did you just complete high school and/or post-secondary school but don't know where to begin? Are you currently unemployed because of your disability? Are you homeless? Do you live in an impoverished household or a community with limited paid-job opportunities? Or do you have other reasons behind being unemployed? If you answer "yes" to one or more of these questions, now's the time to read this basic guide to productivity for the unemployed!
By Talia Devora4 years ago in Motivation
