self help
Self help, because you are your greatest asset.
Things I Learned When I Turned 21
In the 21 years that I have been on this Earth, what I have come to understand is that, if there’s one thing for certain, it is that DEATH is a FACT. Time is an illusion, it’s a lot more pleasant to think in terms of hours, days, months, years… because why not? I’ll save It for later, I have time... And once under the illusion of time, we begin to PROCRASTINATE.
By Juan DeLaRosa8 years ago in Motivation
Lessons Learned from Reading 'The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck'
First off, let’s talk about the title of the book. Did it grab your attention? Probably… It’s not every day you see the word “Fuck” in the title of a NYT Bestseller. Mark did this on purpose. It’s interesting, confusing, intriguing and polarizing. Kinda makes you wonder what’s in it, right? Regardless of whether you think it’s clever or distasteful, it’s working. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck is the most downloaded audible book EVER (according to Mark Manson).
By Kyle Metcalf8 years ago in Motivation
Roots
"Do you want to be liked or do you want to be loved?" That’s a hard question, right? For some, it would be easier to answer, and for others, it can be troublesome. But what does the research say? "The Secret to Happiness: Feeling Good or Feeling Right" talks about just that. The article begins with a depicted comparison of Aristotle and Contemporary Research. In his early findings, Aristotle was one of the many founders of theory in the world of psychology. He primarily focused on the psyche, a word used to describe both the mind and soul, to develop a rough framework of human behavior, reasoning, and impulses. Aristotle also believed that the more we process how we truly feel, the happier we are. The article state that “such emotions are not necessary pleasant emotions and may even be unpleasant, like anger or fear. Indeed, Aristotle held that the absence of unpleasant emotions was not an indicator of happiness. Instead, happiness is linked to feeling unpleasant emotions when they are appropriate and goal conducive” (Tamir, Schwartz, Oishi, & Kim, 2017).
By Yvonne Coleman8 years ago in Motivation
The Chameleon
My story: the CliffNotes version. My parents were divorced before I was born. Each parent remarried. Between the two of them I went through four step-parents. I was moved across the country and back before I reached high school. I grew up with the strong notion that everything and everyone was temporary and replaceable. I never liked to grow strong attachments to anything or anyone.
By J B8 years ago in Motivation
Self Love
I know self love can be one of the hardest things a person can do. It has taken me years upon years to look at myself in the mirror and love who I am. In a society where we're taught that what we are isn't enough, loving who you are is a long and sometimes painful process. We're often told that how we look isn't what society deems "beautiful." Fads and beauty trends change every year and it's hard to keep up, especially when you're young and changing. You could be the "it" girl/boy and the next year, that look is out and you're back to being shamed for not having that "it" look.
By Madison Sullivan8 years ago in Motivation
Sometimes You Gotta Ask Yourself
1. How did you go from an extroverted personality to more of an introverted personality? Puberty started the closed and standoffish personality. My body was changing and so were my thoughts and perspectives of people and the world. When I entered 7th grade I became more opinionated. It wasn't until that day I discovered I lost my voice. Not by a teacher but by another student. After that day my philosophy became "The more I stay quiet, the happier I would be." I discovered that that was one of the worst mistakes of my life.
By teisha leshea8 years ago in Motivation
Taking Care of Your Mental Health
Mental Health: What is it? How do you take care of it? You probably hear it everywhere nowadays: "take care of your mental health." It seems like all of a sudden your mental health is all anyone can talk about. But what does it really mean to take care of your mental health? It's not as if high school health class taught us how to be mentally healthy like they did with how we should stay physically active. Here are a few tips to stay mentally healthy and care of yourself, especially when you're swamped with work.
By Les R8 years ago in Motivation
