Thirty Seconds is a Long Time
You’ve heard the expression “time is relative” as spoken by Albert Einstein. But what does that mean? Well, it’s like saying the amount of time you have to do something seems like a lot or a little depending on what’s going on. Take thirty seconds, for instance. that doesn’t seem very long, however, a lot […]
Don’t Be Discouraged
Everyone feels sad at times. That's not what we're talking about. The kind of "discouraged" we mean is worse, like feeling hopeless. If you can relate to that kind, then the first thing to do is drink a glass of cool water. then breath in through your nose very deeply and slowly before you let out [...] The Secret to Self-Confidence
“Indecision is debilitating; it feeds upon itself. . . often greater risk is involved in postponement than in making a wrong decision.” Harry A. Hopf It’s easy to tell someone to “have confidence in yourself.” It’s a lot harder explaining what that means, or how to get some. Self-confidence is a quality that needs to […]
Never Give Up!
Never Give UP! “Never Give Up!” – Winston Churchill …said when facing a dire war situation. Another expression: “It’s always darkest, before the dawn”, could apply to many situations. Sometimes, it feels the absolute worst just before you make a breakthrough: your feelings, your situation, your hopes, dreams, expectations. It doesn’t matter what – the pattern is the […]
Making a Decision is Not Easy
It took me years to realize what the toughest thing was to decide. The answer is: Just making a decision. When are you ready to cross over the line and say: “Okay, I’ve made a decision.” You may think it’s easy but just try it. Decisions come in many sizes. It’s the little ones that give […]
Being afraid can . . . actually help
“I have learned over the years that when one’s mind is made up, this diminishes fear; knowing what must be done does away with fear.” – Rosa Parks (from Brainy Quotes) Some people are brave all the time. Some people are afraid. Being afraid isn’t always a bad thing. In fact, it can actually save […]