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12 Quotes to Help You Think More Positively

Inspiration, Mental Health, Mind, Spirit

In the past months, I’ve realized just how easy it is to fall into the usual pattern of thinking negative thoughts. It is even easier when life just doesn’t seem to give you a break, but keeps throwing you curveballs instead. Once you have gotten used to thinking that everything that can go wrong will go wrong and how horrible your life is, it is quite difficult to see things from a different perspective – a more positive perspective.

However, throughout history, many a great man has emphasized the power of positive thinking. Yes, it is easier said than done, as most things in life are, but it doesn’t mean that you cannot give yourself a push, a nudge, or a kick – whichever applies – in the right direction: positive thinking. [Read more…] about 12 Quotes to Help You Think More Positively

Originally posted on July 23, 2014 @ 9:00 am

7 Things to Do When You Don’t Want to Get Out of Bed and Face the Day

Inspiration, Spirit

We’ve all had those days when we just don’t feel like getting out of bed and facing the day. The heavy feeling may even start the day or night before. It’s normal. It’s life.

That may very well be the case, but it still doesn’t make things any easier when we have one of those days, right? If you’ve had these moments, or if it comes at some point, here are some things that you can do when you don’t want to get out of bed. [Read more…] about 7 Things to Do When You Don’t Want to Get Out of Bed and Face the Day

Originally posted on July 16, 2014 @ 9:00 am

15+ Quotes to Beat Depression

Healing, Inspiration, Mental Health, Mind, Spirit

Lately, I have been battling depression more than usual. I know it is partly due to the extraordinary circumstances I am in right now, but it is also due to all those years of not facing my own issues. For many people who suffer from depression, the situation is usually the same.

Beating depression is not an easy thing. On good days, you get up and have hope that things will get better. On bad days, you feel like it’s a constant uphill climb.

Related: Beat Depression With These Natural Treatments

Coming from one who is in the same boat as you may be, here are some quotes to beat depression. I’m not saying they’re going to beat depression forever. They may even sound trite (everything seems trite when you’re in a rut), or they may seem useless. Trust me on this: keep reading and reading and reading.

You’ll get out of that rut, and you’ll find that strength inside you. They may just be quotes, but words have a powerful effect if you imbibe them and believe that there is always hope, even if it doesn’t seem like it at the moment.
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Originally posted on July 2, 2014 @ 9:30 am

6 Proven Ways to Quickly Chase the Blues Away

Inspiration, Mental Health, Mind, Spirit

Whether it’s the blues, or something is bothering you, the result is the same: you do not feel good. And, when you do not feel good, it’s always almost impossible to do what you need to do (whether it’s work or personal tasks).

Different strokes for different folks, of course, but here are some proven ways that will help you to quickly chase the blues away. Or at least calm you down so that you can go about your business.

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Originally posted on April 9, 2014 @ 7:00 am