I'm tired. Not tired physically, but emotionally — more specifically, drained and weary from all the drama, misunderstandings, losses, betrayals and disappointments that come with being alive. I work hard at staying optimistic, but with every let-down, the time it takes for me to recover and …
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12 Things You Need To Let Go Of If You Want To Be Happy
Photo credit: Josh Felise on Unsplash; Happy, Alex Lemon "There is only one way to happiness and that is to cease worrying about things which are beyond the power of our will." ~Epictetus "I want to be happy 24/7", he said. I thought he was crazy. And then I saw what he did to try to be …
Why Motivation Is Bullshit And What You Really Need To Do To Reach Your Goals
At 41, Mel Robbins was unemployed, her self-confidence at rock bottom and family, drowning in debt. When her alarm went off at 6AM, she'd open her eyes and lie in bed, thinking about the bankruptcy she and Chris, her husband, were dealing with from a failing restaurant business, how …
3 Questions You Must Answer To Create A Morning Routine That Will Transform Your Life
The late Steve Jobs started his mornings by asking himself this question: "If today were the last day of my life, would I be happy with what I'm about to do today?" If he answered "No" for days in a row, he knew that it was time for a change. "What good shall I do this day?" was what Benjamin …
How To Re-Ignite The Spark In Your Body, Mind And Soul
It's 2AM. You're lying in bed, but your heart's beating so fast it feels like it could jump out of your chest. Thoughts are racing through your head at a million miles per minute. You've been feeling tired and anxious for awhile now, but you're not really sure why. You know that …
How To Stop Feeling Like A Fraud And Start Becoming Confident In Your Own Skin
I have a friend who's beautiful. She's vivacious, smart, funny, kind, great at what she does and turns heads just walking by, but for some reason, constantly doubts her self-worth and struggles with her self-esteem. The other day, I got an email from someone who wrote: "I struggle with …
10 Gifts You Need To Give Your Future Self (And Why They Matter)
One day, I decided to wear a pair of jeans that I hadn't worn in a long time. While trying it on, I realised that I no longer had to struggle to get it past my hips, and that zipping it up was easy when before, it was near impossible. The best part? There I was, wearing my favorite pair of …