self help
Self help, because you are your greatest asset.
How to Move Across the World
I was born and raised in Iran, and pretty much lived the majority of my life there. When I moved to the United States, I was excited but scared at the same time. I left a whole life of family, friends, and school behind myself for a more comfortable life and a better future. I started sophomore year of high school in a local school in the county that we were living in, and I felt pretty good about myself and my first day. I was so optimistic that I was destined to meet many people and make lots of friends and become that cool main character from the movies that I used to watch back in Iran.
By Deltora J7 years ago in Motivation
My Flat Was Flooded and This Is What I've Learnt
It happened two weeks ago. It was 8 AM on a Tuesday. I was lying on my small comfortable couch, reading a book, eating my breakfast. Everything was peaceful—I still had a lot of time before I needed to set off. It was the second day of Freshers’ Week and I was excited to go and finally get my Student ID card, discover all the societies, experience Speed-mating and explore what Language Café had to offer. The day ahead of me was full of possibilities.
By Denisa Cerna7 years ago in Motivation
30 Journal Entries to Self Discovery - Day 12
Day 12 has arrived. It's like the twelve days of Christmas. Except there are no gifts from anyone else... and we still have eighteen days to go... Okay, it's nothing like the twelve days of Christmas. But I'm having fun with it! I hope y'all are too! The quote for today is: "Be courageous and try to write in a way that scares you a little."—Holly Gerth
By Michelle Schultz7 years ago in Motivation
30 Journal Entries to Self Discovery - Day 11
Hey, Y'all! Hope everyone is having a good week so far! Happy Thursday! I'm excited about this question today and I hope you all are too. If you're writing along, be it in an online journal or your own personal notebook (I love actually writing things down) I hope you're getting inspired and self-discovering. The quote of the day: "I am writing a first draft and reminding myself that I am simply shoveling sand into a box so that later I can build castles." - Shannon Hale
By Michelle Schultz7 years ago in Motivation
Forgiveness - Why It's All About You
I've never been great at this whole, "forgiveness" thing. There's been plenty of opportunity to practice, but I've never really gotten a hold of it. It's like algebra for me—two hours after I had already flunked the test, the concept just dawned on me, and I finally understood. Too late.
By Emily Rochester7 years ago in Motivation
Learning from Failure
Failure. Some might say that it is an opportunity to start over, a chance to redefine yourself. Even so, no one ever told me how heartbreaking it could be. Case in point, my driving test, or rather 'tests.' The first one, I failed, apparently due to hesitation. Which is rather infuriating. We're always taught to think about our decisions, to not jump the shark. Yet there I was, having just been failed and then informed that I should go home and reread the Highway code. My mother, who had been waiting for me at the test centre, was obviously upset on my behalf. So I cried and I cried until my stomach hurt and until I had no more tears left to cry. The act of shedding tears normally leaves me feeling invigorated, as if it were possible to purge the feelings of worthlessness, but not that day. Nevertheless, I rebooked my test and waited four agonising weeks to retake it. During that time, I lived in my own purgatory, hating and cursing myself for committing such an offense.
By Anxious Young Adult7 years ago in Motivation
'Mastering Affluence' - My Personal Journey
The Launch Team I recently had the honour of being one of the select two hundred members of the pre-launch team for Carol Tuttle's new book, Mastering Affluence. If you haven't heard of Carol Tuttle, she is a highly influential motivator who has helped millions of people across the world discover their potential to live true to themselves. Her expertise covers many areas including fashion and beauty, parenting, and personal growth.
By Dorothy Massey7 years ago in Motivation
30 Journal Entries to Self Discovery - Day 7
HAPPY ONE WEEK!! Thank you again, to everyone following along. Or even if it's your first day jumping in to read, thank you. This first week has been more than I thought it would. I'm actually surprised at how much I've truly enjoyed this. I also thought I would've given up by now because, honestly, I usually do. This really isn't my type of thing. However, I haven't and I'm having a lot of fun with it. I'm also having a lot of fun reading the few messages I've gotten from people following along. Thank you again and keep writing! Here's my quote for the day: "Writing is like driving at night in the fog. You can only see as far as your headlights, but you can make the whole trip that way." —E.L. Doctorow
By Michelle Schultz7 years ago in Motivation
Evening Thoughts
Sometimes I wonder what w'ere all doing here. We are just placed on this earth. Some of us have more freedom than others. Some of us born into rich families, others born into poor. Growing up and being in the real adult world can be shocking and exhausting. Sometimes even humanity surprises me and I don't think I can take it anymore, whereas other times I can be purely inspired by stories and kindness seen from people. Life and career just seems like a rollercoaster, all the time. Sometimes when it actually feels good and happy, something backfires only to reveal that it was too good to be true. What is the point? I don't get it.
By Sara Davis7 years ago in Motivation
20 Self Care Practices You Should Start Today To Eliminate Stress
Self-care is crucial for our emotional and mental well-being. Do you ever notice that you forget to take care of yourself? It is important to maintain a healthy, flowing relationship with yourself as it produces positive feelings and boosts your self-confidence and self-esteem.
By Silena Le Beau7 years ago in Motivation
