When you dig another out of their troubles, you find a place to bury your own. ~Author Unknown Helping others is not only good for the human race, its good for your own personal healing. Focusing on helping those in need puts things in perspective. No matter what you’re going through, there’s someone who’s dealing [...]
“Gratitude is the hope for future favors.” – Author Unknown Whenever I start feeling ungrateful, I remind myself that there are people doing more with less. Sometimes we complain when we should be saying “thank you” instead. Never take your blessings for granted, there’s plenty of people who would be willing to trade problems with [...]
It is never too late to be who you might have been. ~George Eliot Sometimes people give up on their dreams because they believe their time has come and gone. But this is far from the truth. There’s no expiration date on a dream. The only thing that can stop you is doubt. Never mind [...]
“When you feel like giving up, remember why you held on so long in the first place.” – Unknown Sometimes dreams require perseverance. Even when it seems like you are far from your goal, don’t give up. Instead, reflect on why you started in the first place and use that passion as fuel to keep [...]
"The foolish man seeks happiness in the distance, the wise grows it under his feet." - James Openheim If you depend on someone else to make you happy, you may find yourself sitting in a pool of disappointment. Happiness is an "inside" job. If you want to attract joy into your life, you have to [...]
“Blowing out someone else’s candle won’t make yours shine brighter.” – Author Unknown Today’s midday motivation is inspired by a conversation I had with my son. He was telling me about an art contest he was entering and said he was sure he would win because the other entries were bad. I explained to him [...]
Procrastination is opportunity’s assassin. ~Victor Kiam The longer you wait, the less likely things will get done. You can always find an excuse for why something can’t get done, but you'll only push yourself farther away from your goal. Whether it’s losing weight, going back to school, or just making overall improvements in your personal [...]
Seek first to understand then to be understood – Proverb No one likes to be judged, including you and me. If you’ve ever had someone make assumptions about you, I’m sure you can understand how frustrating it is. This is why we shouldn’t be quick to judge others. A person’s actions are often based on [...]
"Limitations aren't physical, they're mental." - M.Collins The thoughts you dwell on the most eventually turn into your reality. Don't worry about the wall in front of you, focus on how you're gonna knock it down. Remember, a mountain may stand between you are your dream, but it will also give you its back to [...]
You block your dream when you allow your fear to grow bigger than your faith. ~Mary Manin Morrissey Fear will always stand in the way of your success. Its like a wall between you and your dreams. Sometimes, we naturally “plan for the worst” because we’re too focused on past failures instead of the things [...]