self help
Self help, because you are your greatest asset.
Now, Later, or Never
Going back and forth with my head is so tiring. I'm the type of thinker that no matter what, I always go to the extreme with any given thought, and then I get so fixated on some particular aspect of that thought until I'm finally in a very, deep, emotional well. Whew.
By Temperance Moore8 years ago in Motivation
When I Mess Things Up
Have you ever just sat pissed off trying to blame someone else for your fuck up? Even when you attempt to be honest with yourself you still find your anger trying to direct the blame elsewhere. When I mess things up, I typically accept my part and move on, but this screw up has me all twisted trying to save my emotional sanity. I want to blame someone else and to talk about how they put me in the position that I am in now, but I cannot. All I can do is accept the responsibility and move on. Deal with my screw up and try to do better.
By I AM. Master of Arts8 years ago in Motivation
How I Am Improving Myself
Up until February of this year, I resided out west with my mother, step-father and four younger siblings. I was 19, had quit my job as a babysitter, and was mooching off my mother for four months as my impending moving day inched ever closer. I was getting paid $10 a day for 12-24 hour shifts with three children, frequently living at their house (for free). I often was not paid on time, my bosses (the children’s parents) were abusive towards each other, and I got the dreadful end of the consistently. I have been physically, mentally and sexually abused (only since moving across the country) and was drained from a decade of consistent abuse from one source or another.
By Eadlyen Greenwood8 years ago in Motivation
Starting Over... Again
What is life like for me? At this point my life is a constant roller coaster; every day is a struggle and a battle with myself. I always apply the most pressure on myself because I have always been my biggest critic, doubter and everything negative that could possibly happen. Looking back on the things that have happened in my life I still continue to have no regrets and try and learn from it no matter how emotional it makes me—no matter how much hurt it causes me I learn to deal with it. Some say this isn’t the healthy way to go about things but it’s always worked for me and when it didn’t I try and find a different way of going about things in a more healthier way. I spent the last year being a person that I thought I let go of, and since coming out of that situation it's been a crazy experience finding myself again and being accepting of what I love about me that others saw as weird or made me feel was wrong.
By Chelley René8 years ago in Motivation
Who Am I?
A lot of people say cheesy things like “follow your heart and it will lead you to your unanswered questions” or “follow your passion and you will find your purpose” but what if I don’t believe in that anymore? What if that has always been a lie? A lie to keep people in this world, to keep them from thinking that they don’t even exist.
By Meli Espinoza8 years ago in Motivation
Under the Weather
Under the weather. What does that mean? Google will tell you it means, “slightly unwell,” or, “low in spirits.” Everyone feels “under the weather” on occasion. I feel it most when the weather itself isn’t nice. I feel it in the winter when the cold gets under my skin, and my hair gets brittle. I feel it when the days are short and dark and I can’t pull myself out of bed. “But winter isn’t all that bad!” Well, I guess I can agree.
By Karlea A8 years ago in Motivation
Dear My Younger Self
An open letter to my younger self, my nephews, or anyone. I’m going to go through a bunch of stuff that I’ve noticed in my life. Things that may or may not have happened to me. Things that I’ve observed, and some simple grandiose opinions that I have that carry absolutely no weight other than I’ve decided to say these things on a platform.
By Vincent Graziano8 years ago in Motivation
Self Love
When asking people about loving thyself as one would want to be loved. I received these gifts. All things are possible. Love is more than most perceive. Love is in all things. The energy that runs through you, runs through me, animating me to be the love I wish to see in the world.
By Jessie Malulani Cleveland8 years ago in Motivation
4 Ways to Feel More Empowered
Hi my name is Ashaki and I am a holistic health practitioner. I have been speaking to multiple people and there is a constant theme of people feeling disempowered. So, I sat and I thought about all of the ways I have been able to maintain the SUPER feeling of empowerment. I literally walk around with a huge E on my chest (insert laughter here)! Well I may not walk around with an E on my chest but my confidence, my tenacity, and my overall strength shows and permeates my very being. So, what is the secret? Shhhh, don’t tell anyone this — there is NO SECRET! But, there are some simple and practical ways to improve your views and help you to feel more empowered.
By Ashaki Ali8 years ago in Motivation
Write Your Own Legacy
Imagine a book with several billion pages, each page having a unique story engraved onto its delicate pages. With each flip of a page, there is a different font, different images, and a different energy that is emitted from each message. There are no two stories that are exactly alike, each being its own original that cannot possibly be replicated. Each is special. Beautiful in its uniqueness. Magnificent in its simplicity.
By Nicole Addison8 years ago in Motivation
