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“Enjoy your own life without comparing it with that of another.”
A lot of our unhappiness comes from comparing our life with others’. However, we don’t know what challenges someone else is going through unless we’re walking in their shoes. We all have our own unique path. And each of our paths will have some trails and tribulations. So, before comparing…
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“Dreams don’t have to just be dreams. You can make it a reality; if you just keep pushing and keep trying, then eventually you’ll reach your goal. And if that takes a few years, then that’s great, but if it takes 10 or 20, then that’s part of the process.”
“Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less.”
“Happiness is your nature. It is not wrong to desire it. What is wrong is seeking it outside when it is inside.”
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“When it rains, look for rainbows. When it’s dark, look for stars.”
Rain and darkness don’t typically result in happy, positive emotions. And if we had to choose between a hundred days of dreary weather and a hundred days of sunshine, we’ll most likely choose the latter. But sometimes life gives us a hundred days of rain; a hundred days of darkness.…
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“A bend in the road is not the end of the road…Unless you fail to make the turn.”
“Be grateful for what you already have while you pursue your goals. If you aren’t grateful for what you already have, what makes you think you would be happy with more.”
“Hope is important because it can make the present moment less difficult to bear.”
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Living Life Poetically: Keep On
The poem, “Keep On”, was written for those bad days; for whenever you feel like giving up. Perhaps, you’ve lost the drive to pursue your dreams and aspirations. I’ve been there. However, I’ve learned that giving up leads to more regrets. So push through the challenges. Come out stronger, each…
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This Too Shall Pass
“This Too Shall Pass” is an adage that is both universal and timeless. So much so that it’s somewhat uncertain when and where it comes from. It has appeared in various forms and translations throughout different cultures and centuries. It has appeared in Jewish folklore about the bible’s King Solomon…
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“Life is fragile. We’re not guaranteed a tomorrow, so give it everything you’ve got.”
“It’s so much darker when a light goes out than it would have been if it had never shone.”
“People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing. That’s why we recommend it daily.”
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Being defeated is only a temporary condition; giving up is what makes it permanent
It’s not uncommon for an athlete or team who had lost in the past to win later on. Happens all the time. Now, imagine that after a few defeats, they completely give up and vow never to play again? That would be crazy…and unfortunate, right? Well, we do this with…
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Anxiety does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows, but only empties today of its strength.
This quote, by Charles Spurgeon, is a great reminder that the time we spend worrying about tomorrow doesn’t really do anything to make tomorrow any better. Instead, it robs us of our strength and enjoyment of today. It robs us of our joy, passion, and motivation; making us more prone…
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Whether good or bad, it’s yet another day; and tomorrow can be better
In life, not every day is going to be great. Sometimes, with our best effort, we’re lucky if the day is just okay. Some days might be sad, devastating, or simply boring–despite our effort to find joy. It’s especially on such days that we need to have this phrase ringing…
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When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.
This quote, by Viktor E. Frankl, is not about giving up on trying to change a bad situation. Unfortunately, there are certain situations that cannot be changed. The only way to change such situations is with a time machine to go back in time or with superpowers. Both of these…
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Start and end the day with gratitude.
It’s simple. Wake up and think of at least one thing you’re thankful for. This simple act sets your day off on the right foot. An attitude of gratitude is more likely to carry on throughout the day if you begin the day with it. But don’t stop there. Before…
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“What we do today, right now, will have an accumulated effect on all our tomorrows.”
“When you arise in the morning think of what a privilege it is to be alive, to think, to enjoy, to love.”
“Money is ultimately not enough compensation for investing your time and energy. There has to be a sense of purpose, meaning and fulfillment. “
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The Link Between Movement and How You Feel
Many of us are already familiar with the fact that anxiety can either cause paralysis or rushed movements. Sadness and depression can lead to slower and fewer movements. Meanwhile, the adrenaline rush from excitement can lead to more energetic movements. These are all examples of how the way we feel…
