“Everything that happens to you is a reflection of what you believe about yourself. We cannot outperform our level of self-esteem. We cannot draw to ourselves more than we think we are worth.” Iyanla Vanzant High self-esteem is not an all or nothing game. For a lot of us, we can vary greatly on the … More Believing You Can

They say the world is round, and yet I often think it square, So many little hurts we get From corners here and there. But one great truth in life I’ve found, While journeying to the West- The only folks who really wound Are those we love the best. The man you thoroughly despise Can … More Life’s Scars

“You realize that our mistrust of the future makes it hard to give up the past.” Chuck Palahniuk In our pursuit of life, we seek to have more joy, better friendships, better relationships. In order to create a better future, we need to understand our present situation so that we can take the best course … More A New Way

What can I tell a person looking for motivation in life? It is often not discovered until later in life, that when we look for things in life like love, meaning, motivation, it implies they are hiding behind a tree or under a rock. The most successful people in life recognise, that in life they; Create … More Kick Start Monday

Let no man pray that he know not sorrow Let no soul ask to be free from pain For the gall of to-day is the sweet of to-morrow And the moment’s loss is the lifetime’s gain Through want of a thing does its worth redouble Through hunger’s pangs does the feast content And only the … More Life’s Harmonies

  ‘The greatest mistake you can make in life is to be continually fearing you will make one.’Elbert Hubbard It is never easy to admit you have made a mistake, but it is a crucial step in learning, growing, and improving yourself. We can only learn from a mistake after we perceive we have made … More Oops!

‘To say “I love you” one must know first how to say the “I”.’ Ayn Rand When we are self-accepting, we are able to embrace all aspects of ourselves – not just the positive, more admirable parts. As such, self-acceptance is unconditional, free of any qualification. We can recognize our weaknesses, limitations, and foibles, but … More Self Appreciation

“Lack of direction, not lack of time, is the problem. We all have twenty-four hour days.” Zig Ziglar Staying motivated is a struggle – our drive is constantly assaulted by negative thoughts and anxiety about the future. Everyone faces doubt and low ebbs. What separates the highly successful is the ability to keep moving forward … More Kick Start Monday – Direction

It ended Just like that Quick No explanation. Are all problems so simple? Or do they live by dying an overdue death Under the torture of reasoning, Of poor explanations, Poor judgments And poorer decisions. It is better Quick Sharp as a knife. A new chance For life waiting For another chance For you. Dejan … More Break Up

‘Whoever has tasted the breath of morning knows that the most invigorating and most delightful hours of the day are commonly spent in bed; though it is the evident intention of nature that we should enjoy and profit by them.’Southey During childhood, my mother woke me up saying, ‘Rise and shine. The early bird gets … More Early To Rise