self help
Self help, because you are your greatest asset.
Being Your Own Hero
Dear Readers, The reason why I started this piece is that of the quote in the subtitle. The one by clinical psychologist Jordan Peterson where he states “When the damn flood comes you want to be the one to build the ark”. His quote is what inspired me to open my eyes and see light through the cracks in my moments of doubt and darkness. To see the beauty in the broken. This quote helped me through one of my darkest periods of my life. I understood myself only after I destroyed myself because I had lost myself in the damage. Only in the process of saving myself, did I truly find myself. I hope his quote could do the same thing for anyone reading this who needs a push through recovery.
By Hailey Estes8 years ago in Motivation
The Secret to Happiness
I think most people have the idea that if the way to be happy was simple and easily accessible, then everyone would be happy. There wouldn't be so many unhappy people in the world. And we certainly wouldn't be unhappy. And so we have this idea that whatever that is, that method, that philosophy, that skill, or whatever it might be, must be a secret. Because otherwise everyone would be applying it in their lives.
By Nandan Das8 years ago in Motivation
Diaries
Diaries, I used to find them a commitment. Given I have quite a busy schedule I never found the time to write in one. However, once I started, I couldn't stop. I find it a way to say things words can't explain. They don't even have to be private. If you feel like writing something down because speaking up isn't easy, start with that.
By Caitlin hancock8 years ago in Motivation
How to Stop Being Negative Through Taking Responsibility
I’ve started to believe that the way you approach situations is a choice, and from that choice, future opportunities present themselves in the way you want to perceive them. In essence, you make your own “luck.” That’s not to say the people that struggle have chosen to struggle. We all have our fair share of issues and hardships but—now especially—the temptation to stay a victim is palpable.
By Violet Jupp8 years ago in Motivation
The 10 Most Helpful Ways to Become a Better You
#1 - Abandon your comfort zone. We always fear leaving our comfort zones—and never achieving anything extraordinary because we are afraid of what a bit of courage might cause. We must understand that our comfort zone is our enemy. It’s the little voice telling us to keep that job we know we hate, or to stay in our relationships we know we’re unhappy in, or to not go after a girl or boy we know we’re interested in. We stay in it because we are afraid of what facing adversity and humility feels like. We tend to get so afraid of being anything but “comfortable”, that we never end up pursuing our dreams, and always settle for mediocrity. We should abandon our comfort zones— and stop letting our fear of the unknown dictate what we can or can’t do with our lives. The world is ours for the taking, and we should make our lives exactly what we want to, regardless of who says otherwise.
By Heath Russell8 years ago in Motivation
Hey, Is Anyone Listening?
I recently moved to London after living in Ireland for five years and travelling to 45 countries during the same time, something that I would love to write about some day. Although I will always love Ireland with all my heart, being a guy from South America, used to massive and quite chaotic cities, I was missing all the buzz from a big metropole and due to nothing seemed to be flowing anymore on the other side of the Irish sea, I thought this would be the best opportunity for me to make the big move. Well, here I AM! Living the dream in one of my favourite spots in the whole world. Well, am I really?
By Leonardo Lacerda8 years ago in Motivation
12 Feet Down
The triumph I felt crawling out of the pool early one morning last summer should probably be reserved for Navy Seals and Olympic champions. Nevertheless, I wrapped a soft, oversized beach towel around my body, inhaled the calming scent of chlorine and exhaled pure, unadulterated triumph.
By Kelsey Hull8 years ago in Motivation
Take Back Your Power
How many times has someone made you upset, angry, broken your heart, disappointed you, or made you feel unloved or unworthy? You might say it happens all the time, but I'm going to tell you something radically different, something which you might find difficult to accept. The truth is that no one's ever done that to you... ever.
By Nandan Das8 years ago in Motivation
How to Cope with Loss?
Leaving. The little voice that has been inside your brain since you've known yourself. Some taking it seriously, some pushing it down; for fear or for reasons beyond themselves (and me). Obviously, everyone wants to spend spring break in Bora Bora, a week in Belize. But you notice this voice becoming louder and louder when, one day during work, you consider starting a new life in a small city in Colorado. However, when it starts approaching unbearable, the fear overcomes. Then, how to let go?
By Laura Port8 years ago in Motivation
This Is Why Rejection Is a Good Thing
Have you ever thought you were in love only to be told by the one you admire that he or she wants to break up with you? Have you ever applied for a job and been told the organization or company chose someone else? Have you ever applied to a school or program and been declined entry?
By Rabbi Daniel8 years ago in Motivation
