15-May-2013
Over the past year I have gone through an enormity of changes- physically, emotionally and mentally. It started with moving out of home from small town Queenstown in NZ to the busy capital city of Wellington, moving into a university flat with 4 strangers and adjusting to my new independent lifestyle that consisted of paying bills, walking absolutely everywhere, making new friends, keeping in touch with old ones, all whilst I was working my butt off trying to get good grades at university!
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Overcoming Depression, College, Personal Triumph, Philosophy, Positivity
09-May-2013
The Happiness Project
Author Gretchen Rubin
"The days are long, but the years are short"
One of the most inspiring books I've ever read (and I've read a lot of books).
The Happiness Project outlines a one year project by author Gretchen Rubin to achieve careful, measurable goals in different areas of life (vitality, work, relationships, attitude) and build on them using definite steps (such as getting to bed earlier, pursuing passions, exercising better, and being more organized). The outcome is good, not perfect, but Rubin's perceptive, intelligent, relatable account is both inspirational and forgiving, accentuated with just the right amount of research, tips, and sound advice. The book is organized into twelve chapters with each focusing on one month and a specific goal (boost energy, remember love, aim higher, lighten up, pay attention, pursue a passion, etc.) in a ce
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Books, Philosophy, Positivity, Quotes
06-May-2013
By James Uhl
The ego is the piece of us that allows for distinction from those around us, it can be a useful
tool in understanding self-worth and confidence in one’s abilities. So why would it be such a bad thing
to value our ego, to use it as a means to grow strong and be satisfied with one’s own self? Because in
choosing the ego for purpose and growth you forfeit your connection to the universe. In looking only
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Zen, Psychology, Positivity, Overcoming depression
26-Apr-2013
If you were to ask the question, "how can I be happy?" My question for you would be, "who's asking?"
We all have different roles that make up our ego identity. We might be a daughter, mother, father
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Health, Psychology, Positivity, Zen
12-Apr-2013
She’s running and crying at the same time. For some reason that’s how she likes to do it. The tears are coming fast and hard. It was a single thought that triggered them. The family motto that’s haunting her – you can always do better.
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Health, Positivity, Psychology, Overcoming Depression, Personal Triumph, Exercise
06-Apr-2013
Stop it. Yes you. You know what I’m talking about. Stop the mental bashing that goes on inside your
head. Stop hating yourself. Listening to that voice in your head that tells you you’re undeserving
and that doubts everything you accomplish and dream of.
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Psychology, Overcoming Depression, Health, Nutrition, Positivity
24-Mar-2013
We are all living out our own unique story. We call it life, and it’s easy to forget we are the storyteller - not the story.
In stepping back and seeing ourselves as the creator of our story, we step into the power to write our next chapter anyway we desire.
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Spirituality, Zen, Positivity, Philosophy, Yoga, Health, Exercise