"Do one thing every day that scares you."
I have always loved this quote!
Although its precise origins seems to be a little bit of a grey area, this does not detract from the weight of it.
We all tend to get stuck into "comfort zones" and after years of living in such a space, they can literally kill ones courage and self confidence. Things that possibly used to come absolutely naturally to you, might fill you with fear now...
For me personally, I would relate this to public speaking and social situations which involve the unknown. These are an ongoing challenge for me that I have to work at daily. I have to talk to myself and calm myself down to a point of actually being able to do them... and the funny thing is, that when I was at school I had absolutely NO problems with public speaking or handling myself in large groups of people that I didn't know. In fact I won several awards for public speaking.
I suppose life changed that - and now, I have to work at re-building those strengths. We all have those "little things"...
Trying something "new" everyday, even if it scares you is a great way to work at that - slowly breaking those negative comfort zones and once again building confidence bit by bit... Just try it! - Even if it is simply taking a new route to work.
It is a process, but one step forward is better than standing still :)
WHAT IS HAPPY HIPPIE QUOTES ALL ABOUT...
People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well neither does bathing – that’s why we recommend it daily! – Zig Ziglar
I am a total sucker for anything motivational and/or inspirational, I often spend a good amount of time browsing quotes online to share with followers on various other platforms so I figured why not make it a daily habit here on Steemit too :)
Despite the fact that I am a complete and utter tech junkie and I love so much about our modern world - (yes, there is a lot that I DON’T like as well… but keep up people… this is a happy hippy post), I have often considered the fact that I might have been born in the wrong era.
I have an insatiable love for anything 60’s!
So here I sit - in the 21st century, perhaps minus the bell bottoms but definitely not without the happy spirit, excessive array of colour (everywhere) and juuuuust a few gadgets to boot…he he!
Welcome to…
HAPPY HIPPIE QUOTES
Until next time…
Much Love from Cape Town, South Africa xxx
Day one of freedom weeeeeeeeeeee!
This doesn't apply to you as you like you job (i think), but my motivational line of the day is... 'don't like your job, give your boss the finger and go find something better to do!'
Inspirational huh :p
it is, in its own right! lol - I did that once in my life - and it was VERY motivational lol... it was also the LAST time I EVER worked for a boss! ;) - and that was 17 yr ago ;)
Check you out, top of the pile for all that time! Give yourself a promotion!
or a glass of wine... or ten! hehehe ;) it is HARD BLOODY work being "at the top of the pile", let me tell you! and stress... you have never known anything like it... but, I wouldn't trade it for the world! :)
Yes it doesn't sound like it's for me at all, except for the wine part 😁
lol
You nailed it, many of us forget that they can do anything with their life an pigeonhole themselves into a job/career that sucks simply because it pays their bills
Thanks 😁 Currently taking a break between the finding something else to do - maybe I'll spot something on the way?
You are the most positive blonde in the world :)
hehehehe!!!! Well, truth be told, I am actually a strawberry blonde... I am not sure how this might influence the statistics of that statement... hehehe :) but irrespective, I will take that as a REALLY big compliment, thank you xxx
Your strawberry hair color will not change my opinion;)
hehehehe ;) Thank you love xxx You are FAR too generous! Mwah!!! xxx :D (blush)
Niceeee post.... upvoted!
thank you
Why are gone days so fascinating?
By the way, this was so funny: "People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well neither does bathing – that’s why we recommend it daily! – Zig Ziglar"
Glad you enjoyed it hehe ;)
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In a gentle way, you can shake the world.
- Mahatma Gandhi
Very true.... ;)
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Nice way to think out of the box!! :-) You know, I had some panics episodes in the past and the only way to stop this was to facing my fears or do something new every day!!!
One thing that helped me a lot was starting to play poker, yep, sounds crazy hum? But Poker changed the way I look for the answers and how I read people attitudes today. How to deal with push situations and all this makes me feel alive.
I really like your posts!!
Success & Good luck
What an interesting approach! I would never have considered poker as a way to developing confidence, but after thought, it makes complete sense! I love poker! Very cute kitty you got there too :)
Thanks for the lovely feedback. It means a lot to me :)
hey Jaynie, tks. My pleasure to read such nice content. It was enginewitty my friend that told about you :-)
Cheers dear
Yes, its almost time for me to cheers too :)
:)
Have a great day Jaynie.
This serious Cat is Valentino ;-)
omg he is gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
yesss , I love him!!! He looks like a cartoon hum? Sometimes I stay hours looking to him. Pablo Picasso used to say that there is no such beauty in the world like a feline. I love them :-)
This is donatela , like Donatela Versaci hahahhaha my wife gave the name heheh