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“If your compassion does not include yourself, it is incomplete.”
Sometimes we tend to have a much greater compassion for others than we do for ourselves. We understand when others make an unintended mistake and we’re prepared to help them in times of need. Meanwhile, we may be quick to dismiss our own hurt and pain and be less forgiving of…
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“God will not look you over for medals, degrees or diplomas but for scars.”
Metals, degrees, diplomas, and various accolades are nice to have. But what’s not so nice is being so consumed by them that we don’t see the things that really matter. Moreover, it’s not so nice when they come to define who we are–become our identity. This quote, by Elbert Hubbard,…
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“The best way to make dreams come true is to wake up.”
“There is no royal road to anything. One thing at a time, all things in succession. That which grows fast, withers as rapidly. That which grows slowly, endures.”
“We must all suffer from one of two pains: the pain of discipline or the pain of regret. The difference is discipline weighs ounces while regret weighs tons.”
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“Understand: you are one of a kind. Your character traits are a kind of chemical mix that will never be repeated in history. There are ideas unique to you, a specific rhythm and perspective that are your strengths, not your weaknesses. You must not be afraid of your uniqueness.”
This quote, by the author Robert Greene, reminds us that we’re all unique, including our thoughts, ideas, and character traits. Moreover, our uniqueness doesn’t just apply to the current time but spans throughout history. Often we try to hide the things that make us stand out because society trains us…
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“When you stop chasing the wrong things, you give the right things a chance to catch you.”
“The foolish man seeks happiness in the distance, the wise grows it under his feet.”
“Always refuse to be like the others. The more you become similar to the others the more you will be useless because there are already plenty of the others.”
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“No one is you and that is your power.”
Every once in a while, it’s good to be reminded that no one else is you. Which is what this anonymous quote does. But beyond this, it lets us know it is our super power. The fact that no one else is you makes what ever you have to offer…
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“Money is ultimately not enough compensation for investing your time and energy. There has to be a sense of purpose, meaning and fulfillment. “
“There are only two rules for being successful. One, figure out exactly what you want to do, and two, do it.”
“Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending.”
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“When you know your worth, no one can make you feel worthless.”
Sometimes the value we have of ourselves is swayed by others. This is dangerous, especially when they’re making us feel less about ourself. This anonymous quote tells us that no one can make us feel worthless as long as we already know we’re not. It’s that simple. But self-worth can…
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“Lighten up on yourself. No one is perfect. Gently accept your humanness.”
This quote, by Deborah Day, is all about not being hard on yourself and giving yourself permission to not be perfect–because no one is. While “no one is perfect” is a cliche statement, it’s so easy to forget when it comes ourselves and those around us. Which is why this…
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“Make a pledge to yourself right now, to declare that you are worth your time and energy.”
In life, we spend a great deal of time and energy on a lot of things. Think about what those things are for you. Now consider how much of that time and energy is spent on yourself. Unfortunately, putting ourself on the back of the back burner happens more often…
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“Too many people overvalue what they are not and undervalue what they are.”
It’s interesting that this quote comes from Malcolm S. Forbes, son of the founder of Forbes business magazine. It’s a quote about value; but not in the business sense. Rather, the value we hold about ourselves. In business, it’s not good when something is overvalued or undervalued. An overvaluation results…
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“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.”
We live in a world that constantly tells us we’re not good enough or we need to change in some way or another. So then we end up with aspects of ourselves–our personality, appearance, behaviors, etc.–that don’t come from us. They come from how we think we should be. This…
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The Effect Negative Self-Talk
The impact negative self-talk can have on our overall happiness and wellbeing should not be understated. Therefore, the “effect of negative self-talk” deserves a post of its own. It is just that important. What is negative self-talk? In this short post, we’ll provide an overall definition of negative self-talk: The…
