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Personal Freedom
Despite what some people may think, personal freedom isn’t automatic. It’s something that must be achieved for oneself. This is done in different ways. For example, if someone does what they think is right, despite what everyone else tells them, that person has achieved personal freedom. Also, when someone speaks their mind about something that is difficult for them to talk about, that person has achieved personal freedom as well. Even when someone simply becomes more confident in themselves, they too achieve this freedom.
By Vanessa Solorzano8 years ago in Motivation
Why You Should Wake up Early
Some of you may be reading this saying to yourself, "Yeah right," "Next," "This girl's crazy." Yeah, yeah, I get it. I hear it enough from my own friends. But really, think about it, and this isn't just the farmer in me saying it—if you wake up early every morning, you're going to feel better about yourself.
By Ashley K8 years ago in Motivation
Why Am I Here?
Why am I here? That is the question. I honestly don't know. I don't know what life is. I've only been here for nearly 20 years and I still don't know the true meaning of why am I here. Ever since I was here, I've gone through many challenges. I don't know what life takes me nor I know what to do with my life. I have many things to go for, but nothing seems to work out for me.
By Mica Chau8 years ago in Motivation
The Promise of Restoration
Three weeks into the new year. Although things are definitely improving, I still see no progress in the areas that most interest me. Now, I have done everything I can, I am as patient as I never thought I could be, I keep working hard and also, enjoy my time off and spend, at least, a moment of gratitude every day. I look for the positive, bright side of everything I do and all things that come past me. But the struggle is still very, alarmingly real.
By Jared Snow8 years ago in Motivation
Don't Take It All on at Once...
Till recently, I had a particular habit that never seemed to change. I was stuck in a cycle that went between being completely unmotivated, and finding a sudden inspiration to do a complete overhaul of every aspect of my life. Out with the old, in with the new. My brain would fire off a million aspects of my life that needed a change, and needed it now.
By Melissa Neel8 years ago in Motivation
Life Lessons Everyone Can Learn Through Baseball
Growing up, I spent more time on a baseball field than most girls. And because of this, baseball is still my favorite sport to this day. Maybe because it was my entire childhood and maybe because I learned so many important lessons from the game of baseball.
By Kam8 years ago in Motivation
Being in the Flow
"Every thought we think is creating our future." - Louise Hay Have you ever had a day when everything seemed to fall into place? A day when all of your appointments were on time, when traffic seemed to part for you, when every interaction or situation seemed to happen effortlessly? This is what "being in the flow" is like. Some may say it is an accident or that it is simply luck but in my experience there is no such thing. Being in the flow is about your energetic offering. It is about your thought patterns and emotions and how those signals create the world around you.
By Jenn Tomomitsu8 years ago in Motivation
Things That Make Me Happy
We live in a busy world where the news is bloated with misery and tales of greed and corruption. It makes me feel as if we have gone back to the dark ages where basic human rights were privileges for the wealthy. With all the stress being buttered about in the world that is only getting worse, I decided to combat the stress by writing a list of five things that makes me happy. This is all my personal opinion, and I hope by sharing this that you find it empowering.
By Chloe Gilholy8 years ago in Motivation
Delayed Gratification
What if I told you that you could have $100 right now? No catch, just free money! You would probably say “Heck yeah!”, take the money and head on over to the mall and pick up a pair of those nice shoes you’ve been eyeballing. Hold on just a second though. What if I told you that there was another option? How does $1000 sound? I know what you’re thinking, what’s the catch? Well you’re right, there is one. In order to receive 10 times the original offer you have to wait. You have to be able to wait 3 months before getting your hand on any of the money. Instead of waiting these long months you can opt out at any time and just settle for the quick cash of $100. The choice to wait in order to receive a greater reward is known as the method of decision making called delayed gratification. Delaying gratification means to make a choice that limits the ability to receive something now, in order to be able to have something better later. Choosing to practice this method of decision making throughout life certainly can lead to success, and here’s why.
By Vanessa Solorzano8 years ago in Motivation
Life
Just when you think that you have finally got it in all the right places. Whether with love, family, jobs, or even financials. Things just have a way of rejecting all your progress—all the good given and all the hard work, just gone. Sometimes I wonder why it always has to be this way. I know out there, in this vast world, so many of us struggle. So why does life have to fight against all of our good? Why does the world work against all of our hard work? Why? So many "whys," but no matter how many times I ask, the world seems to refuse to answer. My life—many lives out there, whether the same or different—contain so many struggles.
By Cuajtug Ayang8 years ago in Motivation
