Overcoming DiscouragementWritten by Heather J. Tait
We have all had times in our lives where someone discouraged our beliefs or even passions in life. Maybe someone told you that you couldn’t do something because of whom you are or where you come from. Maybe they told you that you weren’t “good” enough or that you will never amount to anything. Those comments however small they may seem could actually become loud voices in your head eating away at your self esteem. For someone unsure of themselves, these statements may actually be more powerful than one may realize. The key here is to not give up on what you believe to be true for yourself. Giving up on yourself only let’s their voices rule your own. Only you know what you are really good at or enjoy doing with your life. It helps to have people support you and believe in you, but if you don’t have that, you can still go on and accomplish your goals. Know that you will meet people along way that will share your goals and even offer you support. But don’t wait for support to be there before you pursue your venture. Let belief begin with you. Our life challenge is to secure a balance within ourselves and our surroundings. We are faced with so many interferences on a daily basis that challenge our beliefs and our characters. Maybe you have friends swaying you to stay in a certain place or job. There could be family members discouraging your career aspirations. Despite their influence only person you have to worry about focusing on pleasing is you. Remember you are ultimately one who has to live with consequences not them. Distinguish what your wants and needs are from theirs’. Listen to your intuition as it is a voice all on its own.
| | Happiness Without PrescriptionWritten by Heather J. Tait
As life and lifestyles speed up, so does growing increase of sense of longing, wandering just what else is there for ourselves, our families. Some people address their thoughts and feelings as valid and some do exact opposite, they act as if those questions don't exist. For those that avoid inner questions, they tend to feel uncertainty, depression, and weighed down. Then they seem to wonder what is wrong with them. The truth is, nothing is wrong, their bodies are doing exactly what they were intended to do... alert you that something in your life needs attention. Our bodies are amazing because they really do work together with our personal well-being. When we take care of ourselves, our bodies function as they should naturally. When we subject ourselves to negative behaviors and lifestyles, our bodies pay price. You may not be able to always see repercussions of negative behavior right away, but it does take its toll in long term.
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