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motivation
Motivational quotes for you!
Sometimes we go through hard times and that is okay! Stay strong and happy and hopefully these quotes would motivate you!
"Believe you can and you're halfway there"
- Theodore Roosevelt
"Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does"
- William James
"Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving"
- Albert Einstein
"The most wasted of days is one without laughter"
- E. E. Cummings
"It is never too late to be what you might've have been."
- George Eliot
ways to stay motivated
In life, there are times where we experience negativity and it surrounds you, making you feel suffocated. Even though we can't control the amount of negativity around us, we can control the ways we respond to it. Overcoming and creating a positive environment around yourself and others can help you achieve your dreams and goals. Here are a few ways to stay motivated through hard times.
1. Take Control Over What You Can, and Stop Worrying About What You Can’t
Learning to recognize the difference between things that are in your control and things that are not is very important. Allowing yourself to become emotional over situations that are not in your control can stop you from your goals. Not all things in life are meant to work out perfectly, so the quicker you move on from them, the quicker you can take control over your next action.
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2. Be With Positive People as Often as Possible
Hanging out with negative people can sometimes make you focus on the negative aspects of life. Though, seeking out to positive people can help you stay motivated about your dreams in life as positive people also prefer to not engage in negative conversations.
3. Celebrate Accomplishments, Whether Big or Small
Always take time to reward yourself as you deserve to celebrate your accomplishments. Rewarding yourself can help play a huge part in staying motivated as it can make you feel like you have accomplished something great.
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4. Spend Time With Friends and Family
Spending time with friends and family can let you feel happy, which is a strong drive towards motivating yourself. Make take time to reward yourself as you deserve to celebrate your accomplishments. Rewarding yourself can help play a huge part in staying motivated as it can make you feel like you have accomplished something great.
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5. Support from friends and family helps you get through stressful times
Being part of a friend network gives you a sense of belonging and self-worth, which can help you in tough times. Spending time with friends and children helps release oxytocin, a natural stress reliever. This effect is called "tend and befriend," and is the opposite of the fight-or-flight response. Keep in mind that both men and women benefit from friendship.
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