"You became who you needed to be in order to survive. But now it's time to become who you need to be so you can thrive in life. Change is coming. It's time to embrace it." ~Topher Kearby
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Does everything feel too hard? Learn to get up and get stronger when life knocks you down so you can get a lot more out of life: bit.ly/3amsm5Q
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“Have the maturity to sometimes know that silence is more powerful than having the last word.” ~Thema Davis
Why silence is sometimes the best response to a verbal attack: buff.ly/2WCXIbj
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"When a flashlight grows dim or quits working, do you just throw it away? Of course not. You change the batteries. When a person messes up or finds themselves in a dark place, do you cast them aside? Of course not! You help them change their batteries..."
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"Sometimes, you just have to let go of your tight grip of how you think things should be or how quickly they should come together and simply let things run their own course." ~Keri Olson
Why letting go of your tight grip actually gives you more control: buff.ly/2IRcbcQ
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"Changed behavior is the only apology, otherwise, it's just manipulation." ~Maranda Pleasant
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We all feel anxious at times. It's nothing to be ashamed of. But there are a few things you can do to calm your anxiety before you act on emotion and do or say something you'll later regret.
4 anti-anxiety techniques to help create inner calm: buff.ly/3TbkpSD
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"Too many of us have tried to tone down our weirdness for friends or partners only to later learn that we were suppressing the best things about us. There's no joy like the joy of being your strange self and finding that there are people who love you for it." ~Boze Herrington
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At some point, there comes a defining moment when you know beyond a shadow of a doubt that you just can’t keep living the way you’ve been living. You know that something has got to give.
When things have to change - how to push yourself to take action: buff.ly/2MYRqhY
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A quick note regarding today's post about people-pleasers, for anyone who found the title triggering: buff.ly/3CzlWvE
The post now has a new title - Why People-Pleasers Lie and What We Gain When We're Honest Instead: buff.ly/3Km9mC8
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"You may not always see the results of your kindness, but every bit of positive energy you contribute to the world makes it a better place for all of us." ~Lisa Currie⠀
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If you're in NYC, meditate for a cause in the beautiful dome at THE WELL on Wed, Aug 31st. Session 1 is from 6:15-6:45 pm & session 2 is from 7-7:30pm. ALL PROCEEDS support Her Story Mentorship: buff.ly/3ADrx2H
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Grief never ends, but it changes. It's a passage, not a place to stay. Grief is not a sign of weakness, nor a lack of faith. It's the price of love.
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We can't control other people and force them to meet our expectations. We'd all be a lot happier if we learned to be more flexible.
How expectations can drive people away and how to let go of control: buff.ly/2KM8yqm
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People-pleasing won’t win you love and respect or make you happy. Set boundaries. Say no. Prioritize your own needs. And don't do for others the things they need to do for themselves.
Why people-pleasers don't get the love & respect they desire: buff.ly/2Ock0xy
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"At some point you have to realize that some people can stay in your heart, but not in your life." ~Kimberly Parisi Murray
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“And some days life is just hard. And some days are just rough. And some days you just gotta cry before you move forward. And all of that is okay.” ~Unknown
How to deal with low moods - a 4 step-plan to help you feel better: buff.ly/3pxWajY
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Life is amazing. Then it's awful. And then it's amazing again. And in-between the amazing and awful it's ordinary and mundane and routine. Breathe in the amazing, hold on through the awful, and relax and exhale during the ordinary.
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“When you aren’t worrying so much about how others see you, you can show them who you really are. Not everyone will love you, it’s true—but those who do will be loving the real you” ~Amaya Pryce
What it means to be loyal to yourself: buff.ly/2O0V2QQ
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"When you go into the woods & look at the trees, you see all these different trees. And some of them are bent & some of them are straight & some of them are evergreens, and some of them are whatever. And you look at the tree & you allow it. You see why it is the way it is. ..."
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If we refuse to grow and change, we end up feeling limited and stuck. It might feel safe to stay in the same roles, but life is about letting go and letting ourselves evolve.
When it's time to move on: buff.ly/2AdAt1A
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Some days, I can conquer the world. Other days, it takes me three hours to convince myself to shower.
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“Never be ashamed to say, ‘I’m worn out. I’ve had enough. I need some time for myself.’ That isn’t being selfish. That isn’t being weak. That’s being human.” ~Topher Kearby
5 simple yet essential self-care tips that can change your life buff.ly/3cdrAsC
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You can’t control how other people receive your energy. Anything you do or say gets filtered through the lens of whatever they are going through at the moment, which is not about you. Just keep doing your thing with as much integrity and love as possible." ~Nanea Hoffman⠀
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Sometimes people don’t say sorry. Sometimes people don’t believe they were wrong. If you hold a grudge, those hostile thoughts and feelings pulsate through your bloodstream like poison. Your peace doesn't depend on their apology. It deends on you. buff.ly/2IrKAUu
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"With time, you’ll come to see that the frantic, broken, anxious, unhinged version of you was nothing to be ashamed of. You were simply a kindhearted person reacting to a very unkind situation." ~The Black Butterfly
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No emotions are "good" or "bad." What matter is what we learn from them and what we do with them.
How I learned to hear my anger's hidden message: buff.ly/2UaSJif
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"Sometimes you don't get the relationship you want because you will prioritize that relationship over the relationship with yourself." ~Imani Tutt
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"If you knew you’re going to die soon, what would you do differently? Do it now so you don’t end up with regrets about how you spent your time." ~Diana Bazic
5 ways to start valuing your time and making the most of it: buff.ly/3c2wOHR
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"Don't forget, while you're busy doubting yourself, someone else is admiring your strength." ~Kristen Butler
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We can't control what other people say or do, but we can choose how we respond to it. Just because someone else gets hostile or accusatory that doesn't mean we need to lose our cool too.
How to respond to a verbal assault without losing your cool: buff.ly/2Fh7wlL
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"At the end of the day, remind yourself that you did the best you could today, and that is good enough." ~Lori Deschene
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"Just be you... I've learned that in the end, you can't make everyone happy. No matter what you say or do, some people will never be happy or like you." ~Unknown
The 6 personalities of people-pleasing and how to overcome them: buff.ly/3970SgA
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One simple rule in life: If you wouldn't like it done to you, don't do it to others.
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Sometimes positive messages can do more harm than good. We can end up feeling guilty for not feeling grateful. Or bad about feeling sad. Or frustrated because we can't just "choose to be happy" or "enjoy every moment."
Toxic positivity on social media: buff.ly/3zFRXPJ
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"The first step to healing is acceptance. You have to accept the true colors people show you, no matter what you thought they were or how they used to act. Stop romanticizing people who are hurting you. Repeated mistakes aren't accidents, that's their behavior." ~Kristen Tuttle
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You're not too much, too sensitive, or too fragile. Sensitivity is a gift, not a flaw. You just have to learn to harness it and to stop taking on everyone else's pain as your own. buff.ly/3JYxb2w
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If you know deep down that something doesn’t feel right, walking away doesn't make you a quitter. It means you know you’re on the wrong path and you’re brave enough to take action to change direction.
Why strong, brave people aren't afraid to quit: buff.ly/3Bx9WHV
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Hi friends! Lori here. I've created another FREE printable companion to my upcoming Inner Strength Journal - 15 Things You Don't Have to Do Anymore + a Take Your Power Back worksheet. You can access both, along with four other empowering printable, here: buff.ly/3uYuLuA
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"Whatever you accept about yourself cannot be used against you. Be willing to own your truth, even if it makes others uncomfortable. The good and the ugly are all part of your story. You never know who you can inspire by being your authentic, unapologetic self." ~Ash Alves
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