Motivation is a nice idea, but it doesn't stick around. You're better off building small, sustainable habits that you can get used to doing no matter the circumstances. Because, motivation will leave you the second things get difficult. And in the real world, things get difficult almost immediately.
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Motivation
Motivation is not something you can wait for, because it's not coming from anywhere but yourself. Motivation is not something you can count on, because it's only a flimsy idea. As it's only an idea in your own head, you can easily change your mind the second things get hard. It's best not to hope … Continue reading Motivation
Everyday Habits
If you truly want to know the reason for the state of your life, look towards your everyday habits. It isn't because of some overbearing overlord, or an invisible power like destiny or fate. It is simply the culmination of your mundane, and oh, so small, everyday habits. Like how you wake up. How much … Continue reading Everyday Habits
Happiness
Happiness is not so tricky. Actually, all it takes is for you to decide you want to be, and then allow it to happen. You don't need anything or anyone to be happy. You don't need certain conditions to be happy. In fact, if you're hanging your happiness on someone, something, or some type of … Continue reading Happiness
Every Day
Greatness comes from the habits you form to get you there. It comes from the things you do each and every day. You can achieve greatness. It might not happen tomorrow, but if you work at it, you can definitely get yourself there. Every day in every way you can get better and better, until … Continue reading Every Day
Habitual
Who we are ultimately comes down to our habits. What we habitually do and habitually think determines what our personality becomes. The good news about this, is that habits are formed by us, and if a habit isn't serving us, we can change it. We can change our habits by adopting new habits in their … Continue reading Habitual
Consistent
Whatever you're doing on a daily, consistent basis, is what determines what your life looks like. If you want to change your life, you can start by noting what your consistent daily actions are, and then change whichever action you no longer want to be a creative factor. Then add a new action to replace … Continue reading Consistent
Simple Habits
I can't go to sleep without having brushed and flossed my teeth. It's a daily habit I developed because taking care of myself is important to me. I also make sure each night that I've reminded myself of my blessings, and have practiced gratitude for them. And I make sure that I practice forgiveness, so … Continue reading Simple Habits
A Joyful Heart
I'm no doctor, but I know that there is a force running through us that is ultimately responsible for our health and healing. It's the same force that sparks life into us from the start. Doctors are most definitely needed, but the best of them know that they are there to brilliantly help create the … Continue reading A Joyful Heart
Reverence
The older I get, the more I'm mindful to follow the adage to live each day as if it was your last. To be present, enjoying the moments as they come, and to not take things for granted. To drop the troubled stories of the past, and the worries of the future. But I also … Continue reading Reverence
Habits
I've had a really bad habit of worrying about the future and worrying about what I'm going to do with my life. But what if I just focused on doing my best, and drop the worrying? What if I just focus on being at peace, being kind, and being as loving as I can be … Continue reading Habits
Like a Fox! 