You’ve Come Too Far To Quit Now! (KEEP GOING – Motivational Speech)
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Dealing with a Big Disappointment: How to Soften the Blow and Move On
“New beginnings are often disguised as painful endings.” ~Lao Tzu In the middle of a storm, it is difficult to see any way out. But on the other side, we…
10 Things to Tell Yourself When Going Through a Hard Time (Free Printable!)
When life gets challenging, we often make things even tougher by being hard on ourselves. We berate ourselves for feeling down, as if we should be positive and happy all…
Why I Attracted One-Sided Relationships and Gave More Than I Got
“I was once afraid of people saying, ‘Who does she think she is?’ Now I have the courage to stand and say, ‘This is who I am.’” ~Oprah Winfrey In…
All the Ways I Tried to Numb My Loneliness and What Actually Helped
“A season of loneliness and isolation is when the caterpillar gets its wings.” ~Mandy Hale I feel so alone right now. Like, crawling out of my skin, I’ll do anything…
How I Lighten My Mood by Making a Bargain with the Universe
“Pain is what the world does to you; suffering is what you do yourself.” ~Gautama Buddha I don’t expect things to be a steady state of bliss. In fact, I…
The Truth About Mr. S.: The Sexual Predator from My High School Band
TRIGGER WARNING: This post deals with accounts of sexual harassment and assault and may be triggering to some people. “There can be a deep loneliness that comes from not having…
Beyond Discipline: The Real Reasons You Don’t Follow Through on Self-Commitments
The popular self-help culture inculcates in us the belief that in order to become successful, we must have discipline. We are told that discipline is the key to achieving academic…
How to Be a Lot Happier: A Simple Solution
“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” ~Leonardo da Vinci There’s a funny thing with us humans. We spend our lives trying desperately to find happiness, and yet we don’t even know…