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Celebrities and other motivational icons who made it to the top, from real actors, athletes and authors who used to be just like you.
I TRIED 5 MORNING ROUTINES OF SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE . Top Story - April 2020.
Hey guys! Quarantine has made life drastically different for me. At first, I had a hard time adjusting to the new normal and couldn’t help but let fear take over. And while there seemed to be so many things that have been out of my control, I realized that the way we respond to this global pandemic is completely in our control. So instead of panicking, I decided to do my best to use this time as an opportunity to engage in self discovery, practice self care, and learn new ways of being. It’s so important to remember that the world is shaped by your own perception.
By Gracie Norton6 years ago in Motivation
Woman of Strength
Act I: The white rose in the garden took me by surprise, as the wind blew east its pedals and thorns called my name. I longed-for the day I would hear it again. I began to breathe, profoundly; my chest felt tight, almost as if my heart had skipped over a thousand beats. The way I see it, society and life in general disregards mental ability. Experiences, outlooks and perspectives make us human, we are conditioned to act, play and expose ourselves not in a vulnerable way but in the ways others view us. Why? I’m no scientist or psychologist but I do know this, we push ourselves too much. We think too much, I think too much. We react too much we portray too much, is that bad? Who knows. What I do know is that I have full control. My mind, body and soul are the key to my personal life, these essential factors showcase the person I am and still becoming. I’ve traveled far, and for being 24 years old my experiences are beyond me. I never knew that at 13 years old I would sing “just dance, gonna be ok” for the next 12 years or for the rest of my life for that matter.
By Luis Cabrera6 years ago in Motivation
Arundhati Roy, Love in Action
I am deeply inspired by writer and activist Arundhati Roy. She seems to hold one of the keys to actually changing the world, the power to get to the heart of political issues and to the heart of our collective humanness at the same time. She writes about politics, environmental justice, Indigenous rights, nationalism, and social movements, while acknowledging the nuances and intricacies of our human experience, as emotional beings.
By Antonia Paquin6 years ago in Motivation
Suspend Disbelief
Suspend disbelief, always. I would be lying if I told you this was easy to write. It should be as it comes from a place rooted in Truth. But like most, real, raw and honest experiences, it makes me uncomfortable. And like most things that I know need to happen to "uplevel" a bit, I am experiencing a resistance. It’s a certain type of resistance - not the kind that invokes a visceral reaction - but the kind that gives temperature to that voice in the back of your head. A soft murmur that inevitably turns into a loud, clarifying scream, “Oh shit, this is what I need to do? Oh shit. Not this, anything but this. Yup, it’s THIS.”
By Amanda Van Kessel6 years ago in Motivation
Where Does the Present Live? Inside a Grateful Heart
As a facilitator, for workshops on creativity, I like to take the participants to the place where soul and imagination reside by giving them ideas of how to tap into their most creative selves. I often start the class out with the following exercise;
By Kathleen Thompson6 years ago in Motivation
Finding My Wings
Have you ever had someone that came into your life and changed it for the better? Well, I do. I was in a hospital bed three times during 2018. I was struggling with my own self worth and honestly tired of almost dying a few times from the attempts to numb the pain of feeling inadequate. With a boulder on top of my head filled with the massive amount of pressure to have my life figured out there I was alone in the cold hospital watching videos on my phone. I grew up thinking that by 18 years old I had to have my entire life mapped out to a tee. I also thought that if I wasn't making six figures out of college that I did not have what it took to figure it out.
By Jahbrae6 years ago in Motivation
Really Real
Reality tv, a place where good looks and poor moral judgement are rewarded. This dreamy world is usually filled with screaming matches, drama, love triangles, baby mama drama, cat fights, and more drama. Okay breath, I know that's a whole lot of drama. Everything everyone claims to hate but everything I proudly love in reality tv! Would people take me seriously if I said one of my biggest inspirations is a reality tv star? I started watching her at the age of 16. I know what most are thinking, bad influence on a developing teenager brain. My parents didn’t mind me watching it but they weren’t her biggest fan either. A lot of eye rolling, head shaking and teeth kissing from them when the program would come on. It wasn’t just my parents, most people didn’t approve of her demeanor, “How can you watch someone so brutal and rude?” they would ask, but that wouldn’t deter me from tuning in every night, “She’s so judgmental” they would add, “Yeah judging is what she’s supposed to do”, I’d reply in defense of the woman who taught me that “umm” is not an answer. The no-nonsense queen, Judge Judith Sheindlein is one of my biggest inspirations.
By Clara Bil6 years ago in Motivation
Sir Patrick Stewart Sparks Love Of Language With #ASonnetADay
#SirPatrickStewart might be best known for roles like Professor Charles Xavier in films like Logan and Days of Future Past, or to older generations as Captain Jean-Luc Picard from Star Trek: The Next Generation (and more recently, Picard), but for those of us following the talented thespian on social media, Stewart is the man behind #ASonnetADay.
By Christina St-Jean6 years ago in Motivation
Authentic Self
I personally haven't been the greatest in speaking my truth in the past. I would agree with other beliefs or values when it contradicted mine. I lived my way in others shadow and following the crowd. Honestly, it wasn't fulfilling. It was a trauma response, to be a people pleaser. -- During my time of reflecting and attending to wounds I found that some of my destructive behaviours were trauma responses. This gave me the compassion that I needed to heal and forgive for myself. We can't undo trauma or our past. Mistakes were made and some regrets. Although that is where lessons are embedded in. It is the individual's job to find the lesson. Sometimes it's not always in your face.
By Merichel Sanchez6 years ago in Motivation
