You will experience setbacks
You will experience setbacks. This may make you want to quit. That's totally understandable. It's frustrating when we move backward. However, giving up won't get you moving forward again. Identify wha...
24 Maalis 202230s
The water you have is the water you have
Who cares whether the cup is half full or half empty? You've got a cup and some water. That's something to be stoked about. The water you have is the water you have. If you need more, seek it out. Oth...
23 Maalis 202230s
Take some pressure off yourself
Whatever "we" are, we spend most of existence as stardust and light. The current experience, this moment, is a blip in time. Make the most of this blip, whatever that means to you, if you'd like. Unde...
22 Maalis 202234s
Put in the work because you see it as worthy
The value of your effort isn't dependent on others' recognition. This isn't to say input from those around you isn't helpful. It's only to say that the work you do is worth more than the credit you ge...
21 Maalis 202230s
You're going to make mistakes
You're going to make mistakes. You could worry incessantly about this fact of life. What does that accomplish, though? When things don't go as planned, respond accordingly. Fix what you can fix and le...
18 Maalis 202234s
Use those difficult emotions
Many of us bury difficult emotions. When we do this, they often only fester to later explode. Understand that they're integral to this human experience. Reflect on why you might be feeling them. Consi...
17 Maalis 202230s
Be kind to yourself first
Many of us struggle to show kindness, even if we see its value. We might find rudeness, condescension, or aggression easier. This is often driven by insecurity and self-loathing. That is, we're not ki...
16 Maalis 202233s
The best revenge is often no revenge
Defense, intervention, and justice all have their roles. Revenge, though, is rarely productive. Does revenge ever undo any pain you've experienced? It usually only perpetuates the cycle of harm. What ...
15 Maalis 202235s
