Posts tagged "note to self"
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The quickest way to be unhappy is to be too lazy to do what makes you happy. And using “being scared” as an excuse for not chasing a dream is a form of being lazy: instead of pushing through the feeling of being uncomfortable while you grow bravery, you are choosing not to push anything at all.“The world is too quiet without you nearby.” — Lemony Snicket
Words Less Spoken: How to deal with friendships you've outgrown:
My reply to a question I received:
First, I would say that different people come and go in our lives at different times, some stay for a while but others are only in our lives for a short time. It doesn’t make any of those relationships less valuable in teaching us, supporting us, or shaping us….
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When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.Lao Tzu (via aquaticwonder)
(via thatwasmysarcasticvoice)
COUNSELLING BLOG: Some questions to ask when you’re feeling overwhelmed
1. Is it really true that I have too much to do … Or am I just busier than usual, for now?
2. Which of these tasks should I prioritise? Do what’s most important first, and the pressure will subside.
3. Would I achieve more if I got some extra sleep? If you’re tired too work then you’re…
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Be kind to yourself. Stop telling yourself that whatever you are struggling with “should” be easy. If something is hard for you, it is hard for you. There are probably reasons, though those may just be how you are wired. Acknowledge these things. When you finish something hard, be proud! Celebrate a little.How to keep moving forward, even when your brain hates you.
And really, just stop saying “should” to yourself about your thoughts and feelings in any context. You feel how you feel. The things in your head are the things in your head. You can’t change either directly through sheer force of will. You can only change what you do. Stop beating yourself up for who and what you are right now–it isn’t productive. Focus on moving forward.
(via smashedbear)
Hi there, I'm a twenty-something lass from Brisbane, Australia.
This is my posting space for stuff I find aesthetically pleasing or intellectually stimulating. "Note to self" is popular.
Any event management, social media or career posts are at my professional blog 'Event Geek'. I also own Fuck Yeah Two Sticks, for drummers.
You can find me elsewhere, via Facebook, at my website, at LinkedIn or on Twitter.
Any event management, social media or career posts are at my professional blog 'Event Geek'. I also own Fuck Yeah Two Sticks, for drummers.
You can find me elsewhere, via Facebook, at my website, at LinkedIn or on Twitter.
