self help
Self help, because you are your greatest asset.
what keeps me going
Every day I wake up and thank GOD that I made it through another night, and like most people, I get to the point where I feel like giving up. Life gets rough for everyone, and sometimes it is difficult when you have no motivation or someone to come home to that can help you relieve that stress it's hard to find motivation. When I am having a rough time, and I am at the point where I feel like I can't go on anymore, I read a book sometimes we overuse our mind, and we forget how important our intention is to us. Whenever I have too much on my mind and feel exhausted and cannot continue, I like reading children's books. I live alone, and I work in the healthcare industry, and stress and mental health are at its peak with all of us putting in overtime and working with positive Covid-19 patients; its little had not to get stress out. I love reading children's books because they take me back to when I was young and carefree. They calm me down and put my mind at ease. I love picturing myself at the moment in the book section and most of the time when I finish reading the book. I am all calmed down and ready to get back into work. While I am reading the book, and I take time to reflect on what is going on and how me doing what I am doing brings joy into someone else life. The joy I see on family welcoming their family member back walks out after beating COVID makes all of my stress go away. It gives me a sense of comfort, and I thank God every day that he chose me for this role, and I wouldn't want it any other way. The reason I wish to read children is book it's because I am visual learner, I understand better when I can see what I am reading. When I read children are books whenever I flip a book, I get more and more excited, and the more excited I get, the more relaxed I forget how stressed I am.
By Mawazo Niyo6 years ago in Motivation
Gyspy Soul
If a picture is worth a thousand words... what could be said of this one? This photo was taken at a low point in my life. I had just been fired from my job and was put on anti-depressants. These were the days when laying in bed seemed to be the best option and stepping outside of my bedroom door seemed to be more of a triumph than anything else. There is something funny about anti-depressants, something that the doctors don't tell you. It's the fog; like the fog that rolls in after a morning shower. I could now wake up, eat normally, talk with people, laugh with people (which I had not done in many months,) and live my life normally. Normally. Normally. Normal with a fog. Normal but not normal. Normal to everyone else, but not to me. I felt like I had a cotton ball wedged in between my ears and thoughts and ideas were just circling around it. Nothing could penetrate through. No emotions were strong enough to make me feel... well... anything.
By A. C. Clementine 6 years ago in Motivation
Finding Myself
I remember sitting in my room on New Year’s Eve of 2018 feeling lost and confused because I was getting out of a bad relationship. I spent 2 and a half years of my life dealing with an abusive, manipulating individual. As I sat in the dark room by myself, I began to wonder my mind and question “what is my purpose? why am I here?” I questioned myself and cried myself to sleep thinking I was alone, and no one would appreciate or accept me. I was tired of giving my all to my relationships and being treated like trash in the end. I have always been a shy person, soft spoken with a genuine heart. So why do bad things always happen to me? Am I cursed? Why do I attract negative people from relationships to friends? I never took New Year’s resolutions serious until this day. My 2019 goal was to find myself! I wanted to know my purpose in life and why I was put here on earth. I knew it was not to experience bad trauma but dealing with a traumatic childhood and being disrespected by men in all relationships from verbal abuse, to sometimes physical. I often blamed myself for everything that happened to me negatively. I know you are probably thinking what a bird scooter has to do with anything. Well 2019 was an experience where I learned a lot about myself. Overall, I came to the realization that I am a strong individual with an intelligent mind and nothing or no one can stop me from being a better me.
By Destinee Work6 years ago in Motivation
Positive Thinking Is A Stupid Waste of Time
If you have ever been into some sort of rough times in life, you know the most common advice that comes flooding in from everywhere. Be positive or think positive. But, have you ever questioned that what does positive thinking really mean. Most of us have a general perception that it helps in dealing with the bad situations , or its generally more preferable over negative thinking, as a way of living. But, Is that so?
By Rahul Upadhyay6 years ago in Motivation
The Point
Often I reach a wall, that is taller than I. This wall is an object of reoccurrence, where I am forced to reevaluate and grow. This wall creates discomfort, as well as confusion, doubt, and anxiety. The pressure can feel real, but in reality, this discomfort brings action, this anxiety brings question, this confusion brings ideas, and this doubt, can create a surplus of will power to push forward and create my next move in life. Whether this be a physical move, a mental move, or a spiritual move. All equally necessary building blocks, to build “my best life”. Though life can bring lemons..as it were, we have to make a juice so pure that we appreciate every effort put forth into the creation, as well as every effort the universe met us with. The world may never seem to work “in your favor”. Imagine if it did, though you have never taken the time to truly focus on this favor. Our favor of life, experience, choice, abilities. Now don’t give me hate for not getting into depth about our choices. All I will say for now, is that we have to be thankful. It’s in our best interest as individuals and community, to focus on love instead of hate, respect instead of avoiding, and consideration instead of neglect. Love thy neighbor. Treat others as you wish to be treated. Quotes we have listened to our entire lives, has gone so unnoticed.
By Olivia George6 years ago in Motivation
A little about me...
Hi everyone! For my very first post, I would like to briefly introduce myself. I know this isn't your typical social media platform, so this may come across as “not interesting” or “unnecessary”, but I honestly feel more at ease knowing that I am just me, interacting with whomever person is on the other side of the screen.
By Iris Wong6 years ago in Motivation
Who am I?
Sometimes I surprise myself,because of the questions arises in my brain.Questions that made me to think deeper,than my actual capacity and potential.And the big problem is that,I can’t even discuss these questions with my loved ones,all I can do is to find answer of these stupid questions on my own with the use of my stupid small brain.This condition is similar like heaving a tootache due to eating of excess chocolates,and you can’t even tell it to your mom due to terror of your mom.Sometimes I didn’t actually want to think on these questions,but at the end I can’t control myself and become forced by my brain to think on these and waste my valuable time,in which I can do much productive work.Every time I ended having an disagreement with myself,and finally wasting my so called valuable time,I do forgot that question and my solutions or thoughts too.What a waste of time..isn’t it? But this wasting of time make me feel happier than usual days.I don’t know why this happen…but it happens.So now a question arises in my mind,and this time I am writing this time.So the question is quite simple as the question what is equal to one plus one? We all no the answer of it,it’s simply two.But it is not that simple actually.As many professors proof one equal to two,so it’s answer may be four or three.If you don’t believe me,open your youtube and search proof of one equal to two.So like these my question is also not that easy and real.
By Rahul Tailor6 years ago in Motivation
You’re all alone in this f*cked up world.
Nobody tells you this, so it’s hard to accept when you finally realize. You’re all alone in this f**ked up world. People are there but they’re never really THERE for you. We have people in our lives to pass time, make memories, have fun, love, laugh/cry with. When it comes down to it we never really have anyone but ourselves. I learned that in the hardest way possible.
By Kay Lala 6 years ago in Motivation
OUTSIDE
Oh vitamin D, how I miss you old friend! We are right in the middle of the infamous summer of 2020, and like most parts of the world, New York City's sunsets are elongating and returning our starry sky at a later time. Unlike the winter where the sun sets at 5pm, during summer time the city is showered with sunshine for over 12 hours a day. This defines summer; unlimited sunshine the whole day followed by a cool night starting at 8pm the earliest. Plenty of time for outdoor parties, bbqs, picnics, outdoor movies, tourism, or simple strolls in the park. Activities which are usually followed by a night out in the city! Whether it's in Broadway or the rowdy East Village, NYC nightlife is second to none! Unfortunately, our NYC this year will face a less vibrant, a less bright, and a less vivid summer. For those new to New York, we apologize for the inconvenience, but no refund is available at this time.
By Isabel Valencia Zuñiga6 years ago in Motivation
New Home, New Mindset
Let's jump right in: My four-year relationship crashed and burned right before quarantine, but I just moved out of my ex’s house a month ago. Frankly, I thought living with my ex would be less awful than living alone during a pandemic. I was very, very wrong. It was textbook-toxic. We still argued, acted like children, and hurt each other, even after we called it quits. I was angry, I was heartbroken, and I was under massive stress. No day was a good day until I gathered all the remaining strength I had and moved out. Waking up that first morning in my own space was a massive relief. The contrast was like night and day. Though I am broke and alone, I am also free, and that freedom from stress is worth it.
By Rebekah Crone6 years ago in Motivation
