There are all kinds of different people in this world. There’s good people, and bad people. Happy people and sad people. Rich people and poor people. People who want change in their life and people who don’t. Who do you want to be? Do you want to be better for yourself and your family? Then stick up for yourself. Be happy for you. Be bold for you. Work hard for you. There are going to be people who ruin your day, but the only way they’ll ruin it and bring you down is if you let them. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, life is what you make of it. Here’s your chance, it’s a new week. New week meaning fresh. Set a goal for yourself this week, to be happy for 7 days straight. And remember that goal when people are putting you down. Remember that you deserve to be happy and you deserve to reach your goals. Strive…. And succeed. Succeed for the people who said you never would.
Tag: motivation monday
New Week- Good People
Appreciate the people who were there for you at your lowest. These are the people that are true to you. These are the people that want to see you succeed and aren’t going to give up on you just because you’ve hit a rough patch. The people who befriend you because of your success are just there for the, “I know that person!” Don’t be blind and ignore these people. We all want to think the best of people, but we also need to be realistic. In today’s world, everything is different- hello, catfish! Just be careful who you open up to. Friend people who you wouldn’t mind being compared to. Friend someone who brings out the good in you. Friend someone who makes you want to be a better person. These types of people are rare. So look careful, and choose wisely.
New Week- Pray
Pray for the people who are struggling. Pray for the people who have lost someone special to them. Pray for people who need financial help. Pray for people who need that job they just applied for. Pray for the health of someone old. Pray for the health of someone young. Trust and believe that good things come to those who wait. Trust and believe that good things come to good people. Be a good person to have good things come to you. Be the person you want to see in your children. Life will throw a million curve balls at us in life, but you should always have faith and always keep the positivity alive. Pray for others in the hopes they’ll pray for you in return- and even if they don’t, do it because you’re a good person.
New Week- Bad Timing
First off I’d like to apologize for the late post. However, posting this late has motivated me. I’m late in posting today due to the amount of stress I have right now. And why does stress motivate me? Because I want to be successful and happy in my life that I don’t ever have to stress again. It sucks to think we live in a world that’s so hard on us. Why is getting an education so difficult and expensive? Having gotten an education and degree, why is it still so hard to get a job after? Everything in our world is changing and advancing, which is making things become more and more expensive. The more luxurious our world gets, the more luxurious we want to live- meaning double the effort and work we have to put in to get these things. What happened to simplicity? What happened to flip phones? Now we’re paying close to 1k for an iPhone 6 and for what? Because it’s what’s new. To be completely honest, and I speak for myself, all I really want in life is to be able to get an education without stressing over money and how I’m going to pay for it. Once having finished school, then bring it on. Throw whatever you want at me and in my way. Give me the chance to be on the level of people who were able to get an education easier than the rest of us. I’m sorry I didn’t get to choose when I was brought into this world. Because if I were in charge of that, I would have been born a LONNGGGGG time ago when things were easier. I say easier because nothing even comes easy, I’m just saying things are a lot harder for our generation. But, there’s nothing we can do about any of that. So, battle through the stress and come out top. Because we, the people of this generation, are going to come out even stronger because we’ve had to work that much harder. So push yourself and don’t ever give up, no matter how much stress comes your way and how badly you want to throw in the towel.
New Week- Goodbye to the Norm
Stray away from the norm for once- get in touch with your other side. Get to know people from different places, who speak different languages, who live different lifestyles than the one you do. It’s nice to take yourself out of your own shoes for a little while and explore in the shoes of someone else. Find people who are willing to take these journeys through life with you- to laugh, explore, and travel with you. Get to know the world and get to know yourself in a different perspective. And in these journeys, you’ll see things that aren’t so pretty- people living on the streets, people dying of illnesses, violence, and so much more- and at that moment, be proud of who you are and the blessed life you’ve so fortunately been given. Explore and grow.
New Week- Bliss
Appreciate the little things in life. It’s funny because it’s the smallest things in life that make us the happiest, yet we always see past these “little things.” The smile of your children, the sound of the rain, the sound of pure silence. We don’t appreciate these things because we’re all too busy rushing through life. Slow it down, take a deep breath, and look at your surroundings. Realize that you’re blessed. Enjoy life and the little things that come along with it, because no everyone has this luxury. Yes, it’s a luxury- even if you don’t have fancy clothes and drive nice cars, or sometimes you struggle, it’s still considered luxury to some. There are people in different parts of the world who don’t get a moment of silence to themselves, who can’t enjoy the sound of the rain because it’s ruining their homes and their families, and people who don’t get to see their children smile anymore. We’re all dealt a different hand- so if you’ve got a good one, or even a decent one, take it and appreciate it.
“Only internal bliss is perpetual, nothing else is created to last.”
New Week- Positive Energy
Positive energy gets you a long way in the toughest situations. Crazy how your life could be falling apart, and you could be losing hope, but if you switch your attitude and find the strength and positivity it could all turn around. Now, sometimes it doesn’t turn around for the best, but I’m sure it’ll buy you a little more time. The negativity you project, and the sadness that comes along with it, makes situations seem worse, harder, and uglier. I’m not sure if you guys read the article about the LADWP worker that was electrocuted by 4,8000 volts, but that is an example of having positive energy. You could only imagine the injuries that this has caused, so I’m pleased to say that with the positivity of his family and friends in the hospital, he’s slowly regaining his strength. When things looked ugly, he knew that his family was right by his side, there for him no matter what the outcome. And going through hell these last couple of days, it’s with the positive energy around him that’s made him gather his strength to keep on fighting.
So today, if you’re not motivated, here’s a little push. This man almost lost his life by being electrocuted by THOUSANDS of volts, yet here he is, still fighting. What’s your excuse?
New Week- Change
So much is happening at one time. Everything is going by too fast and you’re frustrated because there’s nothing you can do about it. You can’t stop time and you can’t go back in time and change things. Well, that’s life. You get so caught up in your life and the people surrounding you that you forget you’re even working. Yeah, working. Life is like a real job. Always doing something to benefit you and your family/future family. It’s just all so crazy. Did you think as a little kid this is what your life would be like at your age? Cause I sure as hell didn’t. But you know what? It’s a good thing. I think the struggles, adventures, and lessons learned are what make us into who we wanted to be as we get older. Now, maybe some of you right now aren’t where you want to be. But, this is your test. To see how much you can handle. And after the storm, comes the calm. So have patience, have faith, and have fun. Life truly works in mysterious ways- And I’m not a religious person, but I believe that God has a plan for all of us. So let’s take it day by day, work hard for what we want, and be ready for change.
New Week- Goodbye Summer
Like most things, summer doesn’t last forever. Time to get up. Wake up and get your life going. The end of summer means the end of the year is near, which also means that a new year is approaching. Now, I don’t know about you, but I want to be at a different place in my life next year. And I don’t say that because my life isn’t good right now, because it is. I’m saying that because as the years pass, I want to see myself grow and reach the goals I’ve set for myself and my future. Summer is meant for cat naps on the beach and the night outs with your friends, but that shouldn’t have been an excuse to put your life on hold. And if you did, now’s your time to pick it up again and get to work. We are about to enter 2015… YEAH, 2015! Don’t you want better for yourself in the year 2015? Accomplish the goals you’ve set for 2014, and set some new ones. Finish the last quarter of 2014 right; strong, happy, and motivated. So say goodbye to summer, and say hello to fall.
New Week- Settling
Sad to think that as we get older the idea of love- being in love, finding love- is going to fade away. To think that one day you’ll make a pact with yourself that in x amount of years if you don’t find anyone, you’re going to settle for what you can get. The older we get and the more we find ourselves alone isn’t an excuse to settle. And not just settling for love, but for life itself- don’t settle for anything. Give life a chance and put yourself out there. Put yourself out there for the opportunities life has to offer specifically for you. Test the waters, and if you truly love yourself, jump in and find the love you deserve. This is our one chance at life- go for it, live it, love it, and know that you deserve it all. People say, “there is always something better,” but it’s up to you to decide when that better thing becomes the best thing. And in that moment you’ll know you didn’t settle for anything less than what you deserve- and that’s the best feeling.