Why Feeling Like a Victim Makes You Unhappy

shelley-bullardShelly Bullard writes:

We all get caught in the victim-trap from time to time. Feeling like we’ve been wronged; like we were right and they were, well, I’m sure we can complete the sentence with lots of words. It’s true, being a victim is not an uncommon stance to take in this world.

But you should know that feeling like a victim only makes you feel worse. Many of us don’t realize this. In fact, often we hang-out in victim-land because we unconsciously believe that it will get us what we want (which is care, concern, and love). On some level we think being a victim will make us feel better! We are sorely mistaken.

If you recognize that sometimes you identify as a victim and you want to stop the pattern, then keep reading. In this article I’m going to discuss why feeling like a victim ultimately leads to more unhappiness, and how to turn the pattern around. Continue reading “Why Feeling Like a Victim Makes You Unhappy”

Look for the JOY in your JOurneY!

@notsalmon

via Look for the JOY in your JOurneY!.

Motivation and habit

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Full story at: Why Some People Can Always Stick to Their New Year Resolution throughout the Year.

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My favorite Wisconsin photographer @popsdigital posted this:

I’m having daydreams about spring things…in the middle of a Wisconsin winter.

The name of this wildflower is Deptford Pink.  It get’s its name from an area of England where this species was once common.

I snapped this one last summer in central Wisconsin.

via Deptford Pink – Flower Photography – by Pops DigitalPops Digital.

I like that. Spring thinking in the middle of winter; sounds like the definition of optimism… Continue reading “Deptford Pink”

This is actually better than what you might think…

The artist synthesizes two of my favorite ‘composers’ and two of their best known works…

What Are Your #1’s?

Brian Johnson shares this thought:

Want to optimize your life? Try this simple exercise to identify the top things you could *start* doing and *stop* doing that will lead to the most positive impact in your life!

via What Are Your #1’s? « Positively Positive.

20 Videos That Went Viral in 2012

See on Scoop.itWhat I see, what I feel, what I’d like to see…

Since the advent of YouTube, short, homemade videos have skyrocketed to Internet fame in just a few days time. We’ve got some of the best videos in health and fitness to go viral over the past year.

See on greatist.com

 

Do Something Now

Live Life Quotes, Love Life Quotes, Live Life Happy

via Do Something Now.

Why is it Important to Say No?

Stepcase Lifehack

via 30sec Tip: Why is it Important to Say No?.

Be A Warrior. Not A Worrier.

@notsalmon

via Be A Warrior. Not A Worrier..

Uncertainty...

Kristin, you already KNOW how much I love this cartoon! Well done… :-D

The 21 Most Inspiring Health and Fitness Mantras

Greatist – Health and Fitness Articles, News, and Tips

via The 21 Most Inspiring Health and Fitness Mantras.

How to Make Sure that Your Conversations Communicate Successfully

Stepcase Lifehack

via How to Make Sure that Your Conversations Communicate Successfully.

F%#k It! The 2 Magic Words Necessary To Live A Bold Life!

Kute Blackson writes:

It’s your life.

Are you living boldly?

Or are you playing it safe?

Safe is risky. Safe is an illusion. Safe is death.

Whose life are you living? Yours or someone else’s?

It’s your life. Not your parent’s, brother’s, cousin’s, friend’s or neighbor’s.

We are constantly bombarded by the media and sold the lie: “Who you are is not enough!”

We are taught to fit in. To play it safe. To seek approval. To be realistic. This process begins from the moment we are born. We are told who we need to be in order to get love and survive. We learn to play “The Game.” But ironically, the better you play the game, the more you lose …. YOU.

Continue reading “F%#k It! The 2 Magic Words Necessary To Live A Bold Life!”

You Have to Know What Kind of Love You Deserve to Attract It

Full story at: You Have to Know What Kind of Love You Deserve to Attract It | Tiny Buddha.

Give and Forgive!

Visual Inspiration: Give and Forgive!.

30sec Tip: How to Reset Your Focus – Lifehack.

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Bonus…

Boo, Loki and Lazarus…

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