Little kids dream with their eyes shut and their minds wide open. They look past what the people in their lives are doing and search for the biggest hopes they could have for themselves. They are fearless, not yet having experienced disappointment or the anxiety that comes with risk. New Year's Resolutions beg for at … Continue reading Seven Year-Old You
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New Year, New Chances
With the new year comes the attitude "new year, new me." I've had this attitude in the past, but why? What is it about a new year that it is big enough to change our habits? Suddenly another 24 hours have passed and brought us into the day we've decided marks a new year, and … Continue reading New Year, New Chances
Good Days Aren’t Always Easy
I'm sure if you tried you could picture what is to you the perfect day: nothing standing in your way, nothing can go wrong (was that just Elle Woods?), but what if I told you your perfect day could come in the form of struggling and nervousness? Here's a better quote: "I'm not telling you … Continue reading Good Days Aren’t Always Easy
Uniquely You
You are the only you. It's been said many times in many ways, but I'm going to say it again: there is no one else who is better at being you. When you were born, someone held you in their arms and thought "look at this perfect little baby." And you are perfect, you are … Continue reading Uniquely You
Slow Down (But Don’t Stop)
Motivation Mondays are usually all about reasons to feel good and keep progressing in life, and I absolutely want you to do just that, but due to recent events I want to take this Monday to remind you: it's okay to slow down. I overworked myself, basically. I'm trying really hard this year to be … Continue reading Slow Down (But Don’t Stop)
Trying Something New
Comfort zones are lots of fun, because, well, you're comfortable, but it's important to try new things every once in a while to progress as a person, so that's what I'm here to motivate you to do this Monday! First, a little on what a comfort zone is: your comfort zone can be a physical … Continue reading Trying Something New
Giving Thanks
Today is Canadian Thanksgiving (I know Americans, it's a month and a half early and you are not ready for that much turkey yet, but just bear with me), and with this time of year being as stressful as it is, it's important to remember what you're thankful for, regardless of the day. As hard … Continue reading Giving Thanks
Tips for Staying Positive
It's officially October now which means one thing for those of us in school: midterms. Well, midterms, essays, and overall high stress levels. The warm frivolous days of summer are long behind us, the introductory lessons just finished, and now we all, students or not, feel the pressure to seriously get back to work. It's … Continue reading Tips for Staying Positive
Put Yourself First
Hello lovely readers of my Motivation Monday posts, how is your Monday going? Did you have enough time to get ready in the morning? Have you eaten lunch today? Don't forget that it's important to get a little you time when you can and check in that you're doing alright. This can apply to everything … Continue reading Put Yourself First
Big Dreams, Little Goals
Mondays aren't always our best, most productive days, are they? We wake up sad that the weekend has ended and grudgingly head back to school or work. That doesn't mean your Monday has to be a waste, though. You have big dreams for yourself and you can't afford to waste a whole day on not … Continue reading Big Dreams, Little Goals
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