becoming a more peaceful person
October 5, 2015 in Be Positive
“The first step in becoming a more peaceful person is to have the humility to admit that, in most cases you’re creating your own emergencies.”
Where do you find peace?
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Rain
September 30, 2015 in Be Positive
Raise your words, not your voice. It is rain that grows flowers, not thunder. –Rumi
Let us know what this quote makes you think about in the comments!
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Need a minute?
September 25, 2015 in Educate Yourself
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Are you feeling especially anxious or sad today but can’t get away from a screen? Try going to www.calm.com and taking a minute for yourself.
What do you do when you’re feeling especially anxious? Let us know in the comments
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Oatmeal cookie de-distraction smoothie
September 16, 2015 in Be Positive
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Here is a smoothie for when you’re feeling distracted. The complex carbs present in the oat will help your brain and the amino acid tyrosine present in the protein powder will make you mentally alert. Something that you can add to your morning routine for those early mornings when you’re back to school!
Oatmeal Cookie Smoothie
Ingredients:
½ cup oats
1 scoop of vanilla protein powder
1 cup skim milk,
1 teaspoon of coconut oil
1 teaspoon of maple syrup
Handful of ice
Blend the first five ingredients until smooth and add the ice and then blend and serve.
Did you sip your way to a distraction-free day? What are other mood-boosting healthy foods that you reach for?
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Happy People
August 17, 2015 in Be Positive
Happy people know that regardless of what happened yesterday, last month, years ago—or what might happen later today, tomorrow, or next year—now is the only place where happiness can actually be found and experienced.
photo credit: Morgan Sessions
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Always Keep Fighting
August 14, 2015 in Be Positive
The star of the hit show “Supernatural”, Jared Padalecki, has opened up about his personal struggle with depression with the re-launch of his Represent.com t-shirt. The shirt, which features Jared standing with his arms crossed behind the words “Always Keep Fighting”, is part of the To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA) campaign, a nonprofit which helps people with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide.
According to Jared, “There’s no shame in dealing with these things. There’s no shame in having to fight every day, but fighting every day, and presumably, if you’re still alive to hear these words or read this interview, then you are winning your war. You’re here. You might not win every battle. There are going to be some really tough days. There might be several tough times in any given single day, but hopefully, this will help somebody to think, “This isn’t easy; it is a fight, but I’m going to keep fighting,” and that’s why we did this shirt”
Click here to read more about Jared’s interview on depression. Thank you, Jared, for your efforts to raise awareness on mental health issues and for working to reduce stigma!
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“We’re not saying people are legitimately possessed by demons, but if you’re possessed by an urge to do a drug or to harm yourself, or to beat yourself down, then you have to beat those demons as we try to do on “Supernatural.” –Jared Padalecki
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Count Your Blessings
July 27, 2015 in Be Positive
Sometimes when life becomes worrisome, it can be helpful to take a moment to reflect on the positive aspects of your life and future. Bing Crosby captures this through this song.
Photo Credit: Ondrej Supitar through Stock Snap
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