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“If you can quit for a day, you can quit for a lifetime.” -Benjamin Alire Saenz What is addiction? Medically, it’s defined as a reward to the neurological part of your body that eventually becomes a dependency. In layman’s terms, it’s a want that eventually becomes a need. In previous posts, I have written about … Read more
“Nothing can dim the light that shines from within.” -Maya Angelou Regardless of age, sex or race, we’ve all been through this process: Either you sleep through your alarm or were tossing and turning all night or kept having nightmares. Either way, you wake up on the wrong side of the bed and the day … Read more
“Worrying is like sitting in a rocking chair. It gives you something to do but it doesn’t get you anywhere.” -Traditional Proverb Though never having experienced it personally, it’s said that an axiety disorder is one the most common mental illnesses in the world. Much like depression, the symptoms and triggers of it vary from … Read more
“Depression is an illness; not a choice.” -Unknown I’ve written about depression and mental illnesses before on this platform. But while the previous posts were written with people just like me in mind, this one is written more for people who have never experienced a mental illness or never quite understood it. There are a … Read more
“You don’t have to be great to start. But you have to start to be great.” -Zig Ziglar Whether it’s new endeavors or continuing on a path that’s brought some turmoil before, the fear of failure is something nobody can avoid. Sometimes, the only remedy to that is to start the endeavor no matter what. … Read more
“Wherever you are, be there totally.” -Eckhart Tolle What is mindfulness? To me, it’s accepting the current situation you’re in even as you’re aspiring to get out of if it’s negative. I look at it much like the first step to conquering an addiction: Admitting you’re an addict. It’s only after then that you can … Read more
“Trolls are slow in the uptake, and mighty suspicious about anything new to them.” -J.r.r. Tolkien If you’ve been on any kind of social media platform for some time now, you’ve probably had your fair share of trolls. I know I have. Who exactly are trolls? Basically, they’re haters who express their opinion not to … Read more
“Life is only a reflection of what we allow ourselves to see.” -Unknown Two years ago, I remember going through a horrendous experience when there was a tumor discovered in my liver. Not only did this put a strain in my finances but I also had to deal with other little nuisances like my hair … Read more
It’s the repetition of affirmations that lead to belief. And once that belief becomes a strong conviction, things begin to happen. -Claude M. Bristol Do self-affirmations really work? Does saying something over and over again make it true? Was the book The Secret accurate? Scientifically, no. If repeatedly you tell yourself you have a million … Read more
“Absence makes the heart grow fonder.” -Unknown Does time apart make you value your partner more? Though nobody has an exact time frame, today’s quote is speculated to be originally discovered in 1602. Since then, methods of communication with loved ones that are far away have changed significantly. We can practically talk to anyone anytime … Read more
“Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is relax.” -Mark Black In previous posts, I’ve written about how important it is to not let a goal become an obsession. I would like to expand on that thought to stress the importannce of relaxation. Working hard and focusing are no doubt crucial to going forward … Read more
“Happiness starts with you. Not with your relationships, your friends, or your jobs. But with you. -Mandy Hale Very often, we rely on the love and emotional support of others to move forward in life. And that’s certainly normal. We’re not robots, we’re human beings and have feelings. Those feelings need validation from others. That … Read more
“Share your smile with the world. It’s a symbol of friendship and peace.” -Christie Brinkley In today’s fast-paced society, we often tend to forget the value of simple things in life. Things like smiling. Not only can smiling prouduce endorphins but it might change someone’s day. Smiling creates a positive energy around you. And should … Read more
“When you feel like giving up jusr remember the reason why you held on so long.” -Unknown One of things I’ve came across in the past few days is friends with suicidal tendencies. Thankfully, no one I came across took any drastic steps but it got me thinking. This is not one of my usual … Read more
“Never put an age limit on your dreams.” -Unknown Ever feel like life is passing you by? There are many things in life that are difficult to attain or even pursue after a certain age. Dreams, however, are NOT one of those things. No matter how old you are and at what stage you can … Read more
“Some things are worth the splurge.” -Actress Kiernan Shipka There are times in life when you have to take the time to reward yourself. Doing so not only makes you feel good but also helps keep up self-confidence. It also motivates you to keep going on a journey in which certain goals may take a … Read more
“Born This Way’ is about being yourself and loving who you are and being proud.” -Lady Gaga I often wonder how often are we ourselves and how often do we put on masks so to speak? Sometimes, we may behave one at work (especially with seniors and supervisors), another way with our friends and another … Read more
“The meaning of life is whatever you ascribe it to be. Being alive is the meaning.” -Joseph Campbell Searching for the meaning or purpose of life seems to be a quest that everyone goes through at some point. And while it’s normal to wonder about it, I’ve always felt that in many ways it’s a … Read more
“Speak when you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret.” -Ambrose Bierce I’ve often felt that in this day and age, the proverb “silence is golden” is not very apt, especially in an age in which silence is often mistaken for contentment. That said, I do think there is … Read more
“There is no failure except in no longer trying.” -Elbert Hubbard No matter how much positivity and optimism we’re surrounded by, sometimes we still feel like giving up. We are, after all, human. While obviously not failsafe, there is a method I’ve been using for the past year or so which might help in those … Read more
“The best way to create the future is to create it.” -Abraham Lincoln Can we really predict the future? Self-help gurus always say you can by your actions. They often state that by doing the right thing today, you a have a better tomorrow. But advice like that is obviously more on an ambitious level … Read more