self help
Self help, because you are your greatest asset.
Why You Need Patience and How It Can Benefit You
We live in times where high-speed internet connectivity is the norm and everyone has their very own mobile device. From buying our necessities and luxuries, to ordering in our meals, to watching our favorite movies and shows, to connecting with friends far away. These devices, combined with the internet, allow us to do almost anything in a matter of seconds. While there can’t be any complaints about it from a convenience standpoint, one of the greatest negatives of living in this era of instant gratification is the severe lack of patience.
By The Breatharian Blogger5 years ago in Motivation
The Power Of Vulnerability
Vulnerability. The key to finding your true self. We often hide who we are at heart for silly things like the fear of judgement or how others will see us. We also deny our true feelings because we are afraid of being hurt, suppressing feelings is what leads to a disconnected life. Our feelings are what makes us human, They make us feel alive, love, happiness, inspiration, sadness. These are normal, everyday feelings. They do more than just make us feel alive, when you allow yourself to feel and to be vulnerable, it’s like unlocking another level of knowing ourselves. When we are vulnerable, we are connected to our hearts. It’s so important listen to your heart. We all just need to think less, and Feel more in order to have a fulfilling life.
By S Thiep5 years ago in Motivation
Comparing Apples to Athletes
I’m pretty sure I always will flinch to the sound of closing doors. And shiver to the touch of anybody I didn’t see behind me. Or even cower below someone’s mixed tone of voice. I am weak, I call it. But in reality, I am cautious. I check the backseat, the lock on the door, and my pockets 17 different times when I go to leave the house. It’s not OCD it’s anxiety. No, It’s my awareness. I look in every mirror when I leave the house to make sure I’m presentable to each and every one. Like judges on a runaway I ask permission to advance and some days they tell me “You made it'' and others it’s a brisk “Not today”. It’s not insecurity I swear, I am just prepared. Some days I leave the bed only to eat and tire myself out enough to get right back into it. People call it lazy days but I call it depression. But again it’s not, I am resting my body.
By Aaron hughey5 years ago in Motivation
Self-Improvement Binge
I overheard a term the other day while my friend was taking an online class that stuck with me. I mean, I just could not let it go, maybe because in some way I felt a connection to it. The term: Self-Improvement Binge. The moment I heard this terminology it was an AH-HA moment. It immediately clicked within me that I have been self-improvement binging for years.
By Stephanie Morton5 years ago in Motivation
What is Stuttering?
Stuttering is a speech disorder which consists of repeating words & sounds or prolonging words and sounds. One sign of stuttering is when you are about to say something but you make a weird face such as your eyes closing shut or your mouth is stuck in the position of the sound of the word you are making. A way to control this is to not think to much about what you are going to say because when you think to much you automatically assume you are going to stutter and then you get anxiety because you fear someone is going to make fun of you. I have had this experience many times. People will tell you it’s in your head but it’s not. For some people when you wake up in the morning you can feel it in your throat that today you are going to stutter the most. The feeling is like someone is squeezing your throat and you just can’t release that pressure. Even before you stutter, before you say a word you can’t get the word out and your face is frozen in the same position and you can’t stop the word your going to say cause that seems impossible too. This is just to name a few things of what stuttering looks like. But what does it actually feel like ? When you stutter , it doesn’t matter who you are with or who you are around everyone’s first instinct is to laugh. And nobody wants to be laughed at. While the person who laughed doesn’t realize what it feels like , to you, you feel embarrassed and you feel like you don’t want to talk ever again. And when you feel like that you shy away from friends and family because you don’t want to be laughed at. Just the thought of talking again is terrifying. That’s when the depression starts, that’s when isolation starts, that’s when anxiety begins , and that’s also when anxiety attacks begin. As we all know when we start to feel depressed and anxious that’s when suicidal thoughts start. People who stutter uncontrollably and who grew up with this disorder often feel alone because it’s so rare to come across someone with the disorder. Let me tell you a story of the first time I noticed I had a stuttering disorder. Growing up I never stuttered, not once. But my brothers did and they got the speech therapy they needed and now they don’t stutter anymore. I first started to notice that I was stuttering uncontrollably in the 5th grade, the teacher had called on me on the first day of class and wanted me to stand up and introduce myself so I did i stood up so confindently but when I went to speak it came out like “ H-Hi m-m-my name iiiiiiis Cha-And-ssller” ( clearly my name is Chandler) And like all 5th graders everyone laughed and even my teacher said “ it’s okay don’t be nervous” and I said “ I’m not nervous I’m not sure what happened there “ so I try again and it came out perfectly. Then at recess I was talking to my friend who I’ve known practically my whole life and we were talking and I stuttered with her and she asked me about it but I couldn’t explain. So later on when I went home I told my parents what happened and they had this knowing look and they sat me down and said “ booboo ( my nickname) stuttering runs in the family but when you were little you never showed signs of stuttering so we assumed it didn’t get passed down to you “ and as my mom is explaining this to me I could feel my heartbreaking. i was thinking I am a freak, I am not normal , How could I ever make friends if I can’t even talk to people, so I didn’t. The rest of the school year I did not say a single word , I was too embarrassed. At the time I was just 10 years old, I am 21 now. And I am just now starting to accept this is my fate. After years of breaking down in tears , constantly being teased , years of depression. I am just now , as I am writing this have accepted this is my fate. I don’t want this for anyone else so I am telling whoever is reading this . Stuttering will only run your life if you let it. There is no cure for stuttering but you can learn how to control it by learning your trigger words, learning what makes you stutter the most. I am here to help, I understand , I know what you are going through and we can get through this together.
By Chandler Harvey5 years ago in Motivation
What to Expect When You Over-Expect
Put yourself in this scenario: Hair’s tied up. Game face on. Your workout bottoms are snug around your waist. Shoes tied. The pre-workout is kicking in and you look and feel fierce. It’s ab day. 3 sets of 20 Crunches superset with 3 sets of Russian Twists. Done. Leg Lifts. Done. Bicycle Crunches. Done. Sweat and endorphins. Got ‘em.
By Yaritza Diaz5 years ago in Motivation
How to calm down in any situation
15 Ways to Calm Yourself Down We all worry and get upset from time to time. It’s a normal part of life, right? But what happens when that anxiety or anger takes over, and you can’t calm down? Being able to calm yourself in the moment is often easier said than done.
By charu kalra5 years ago in Motivation
You are not your emotions...
You are not your emotions Life lessons can arise in the most unexpected situations... Any number of self help articles will tell you “you aren’t your emotions”. I only began reading these articles late in life, before that it hadn’t occurred to me that that was true... that was definitely me, very sensitive hugely reactive… a worrier.
By Gillian Lesley Scott5 years ago in Motivation
Your Power To Choose
Did you know that at any time, no matter where you are in life, no matter how long you have been a certain way, you can choose to become the person you've always wanted to be. You can decide, at any time, to make a change and begin your journey to a happier, more fulfilled you.
By Lena Claybon5 years ago in Motivation
