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Advice that will put you on the path to success; tips, tricks and nuggets of wisdom from trusted experts and motivational mentors.
“Hey, World. Don’t Hurt Me.”
Birth. I don’t think many of us really REALIZE how insane the process of birth is, and I don’t think I’m going to even try to get into it, but the basic idea is this—transition. We go from complete safety within our mother’s womb to the big bad world, within what seems like an instant. How is that fair? Did I ask for this? Shit, I had it so good. I’m not complaining, no no. I’m glad my mom decided to raise me, feed me, occasionally scare the literal HELL out of me. It made me who I am today. I’d like to consider myself a decent person, and I’d like to say I have it mostly figured out. Is that the case though? Not by a long shot. It’s a journey, ya know? We find our way, slowly but surely. Or at least, that’s what I was told…
By Melody Kee7 years ago in Motivation
What to Add in Your Life to Stay Motivated
At times, life can get hard and dull. The job may get distressing and the people you love may seem to get distant. At these times, it is of monumental importance for you to keep going and to stay motivated. Times like these are what separate the winners and the losers. Those who win know that it is important to keep on going and to stay motivated. However, doing so is not that easy at all. Many people fail to find the right tools that they can use to overcome these challenges, even when the tools are right in front of them. This article will help you find some activities and tasks, which can help you in getting forward with your life, and to stay motivated.
By Kari Oakley7 years ago in Motivation
On Writer's Block
I don’t think I’ve ever really understood the concept of writer’s block. I know there are times where we don’t know what to write next. I’ve always got ideas, but sometimes I’m uninspired. However, that’s the thing with writing—you’re not going to be inspired or motivated all of the time. In fact, most days you won’t be. There will be occasions when you get stuck, and you’re not sure what to do next. But you’re not blocked.
By S. Eliza Gregory7 years ago in Motivation
Finding Your Inner Peace
Finding your inner peace is difficult in our crazy world... but not impossible. I love the quote, "Don't let people draw you into their storm; bring them into your peace." It signifies a chaos that surrounds us and slowly engulfs our good intentions. The more we fight it, the more we suffer. But if we submit to it and let our world spin out of control, naturally we stop caring because then we can stop hurting. It happens to the best of us.
By Jessica Nixon7 years ago in Motivation
Escaping Your Mind
So, what’s on your mind right now? Any thoughts? Worries? Concerns? Is there any annoying chatter? Any upsetting feelings, complaints, or complicated questions? Our minds continue to talk, day in and day out. It never seems to stop, does it?
By Nicole Addison7 years ago in Motivation
How to Strengthen Your Creative Muscle
As someone who is currently working to improve my craft in all aspects of the word, I thought it would be beneficial to share how I do this in the hopes of helping others who might not be sure where to start. I have likened creating to a muscle because it is exactly that; if you do not regularly train a muscle, atrophy occurs just like if you do not consistently create you start to lose that muscle memory or creative memory. This article will cover three subjects; imitation, practise, and innovation.
By Toni Inwang7 years ago in Motivation
Making Time for What Matters
Y'all, life is crazy. If someone had told me 12 years ago when I first started the married-with-kids chapter of my life that I would have three (almost four) kids—and four dogs, that I would have started multiple businesses, have been broke almost as much as "wealthy," and have moved more than 10 times in 12 years, I would have thought it impossible to fit so much living into such a short span of time.
By Jennah Mitchell7 years ago in Motivation
Rise and Grind: 8 Morning Habits for the Ambitious
When asked what the key to success is, everyone will tell you something different. Hard work. Determination. Vision. Ambition. None of them are wrong. There is no right or wrong answer because success means something different to everyone. The man who puts on his work boots every morning has a different drive in life than the man who wears a suit and tie. The stay at home mom has different goals than the career woman. Does that mean one is less successful than the other? No. Put all money, all materialistic things aside because they are superficial. Success isn’t all that. It’s achieving an aim or purpose in life. It’s following your ambition. So, no matter who you are, where you come from, what you do for a living, everyone has the power to get where they want to be, and become who they want to be. See, successful people have a high sense of self, that’s why accomplishing their goals comes naturally to them. The rest of us just need a little boost in the right direction. So let’s get started.
By Ambi Ambition7 years ago in Motivation
"I Am"
"Ahum de LeeLa:" To be in God's light. From this, I was named. A simple four letter word, attached to my soul to ripple energy out into the universe. "Ahum de Leela," "Ahum de Leela," "Ahum de Leela." Repeated three times for the mind, the body, and the soul. Repeated throughout my life to remind me that I AM in God's light. (I have a confession to make, as a child, I hated my name, I insisted being called something different. I think that I was not ready to take on the energy that is attached to it.) It took me until college to grow into it and now embrace its meaning and powers.
By LeLa Becker7 years ago in Motivation
A Message for the Younger Generation
I’m a bicentennial baby. Yes, I was born in 1976. My parents are Army vets. Yes, I said Army vets. I grew up in a caring household. My parents weren’t overly strict, but they also didn’t let me do whatever I wanted whenever I wanted. They set boundaries to ensure that we were safe. They taught me morals and values. I had a healthy balance of dependence and independence. I knew that if I wanted any success in life that I would have to work at myself. Nothing was handed to me. My parents taught me how to be responsible for myself and for my actions. If I did something wrong, I had to own up to it. There was no “all inclusion” for things. If we wanted to be a part of something we had to try out for it, or meet certain criteria for it. When I go to work, I know that I have to perform my best if I want to be a good employee. I’ve noticed that things aren’t like that with the younger generation. I’ve noticed myself clashing a lot with the younger adults of today.
By Pamela Dirr7 years ago in Motivation
