- Get Me Bodied by Beyonce
- I'm Coming Out by Keyshia Cole
- Driving Me Crazy by Sam Adams
- Party For Two by Shania Twain
- Brave by Sara Bareilles
- Brokenhearted by Karmin
- Classic by MKTO
- Domino by Jessie J
- Gold by Brit Nicole
- Got to Give it Up by Marvin Gaye
Friday, February 27, 2015
Musical Vibes
One of the best (and my personal favorite) ways to stay positive is through music. So I thought I would share some of my favorite tunes that I turn to when I am down in the dumps. (Ice cream and naps don't hurt either.) This is a list of my top 10 favorite songs to cheer me up, all of which are more effective when listened to by headphones with the volume turned up a little too high.
Dreams: Chase 'Em
Lately I have noticed lots of people downgrading others. People bashing on others hopes, dreams, and aspirations. It may come from your closest friend, parents, or a mentor, but the truth is they have no say in what you can and cannot do.
My mother has always told me to find a successful job that will make me plenty of money. She has made me into somebody I am proud to be. I do have goals and dreams to be successful enough in life that I can live comfortably and support my family. Although I have this mindset, I also believe that you should follow your dreams, no matter what they are. If you want to own a bakery, play professional baseball, or become an actress, then go for it! Who's to say that you cannot reach those goals? No one. If you put your heart and soul into something, you are so much more closer to reaching your goal. I know it is not as easy as it seems, but nothing in life worth having is easy. Although people will tell you it is a silly idea or it is not a reliable job, that just gives you a bigger reason to prove them wrong. No one has control over what you can and cannot do.
Personally, I dream of becoming rich, but not to live in a giant house or have 15 cars like many people would assume. I want to be able to travel the world with my family and expose my children to as much culture as possible to enrich their lives and create memories. I will make them work for anything they want themselves, because there is no point in handing someone whatever they want. Everyone has to work for what they want because that is the reality of life. Aside from becoming rich, I would also like to live in California, be a CEO, and breed Labrador puppies.
If you are going to follow your dreams, you have to give it your all. You will get no where if you just sit around, expecting things to be handed to you. You have to devote yourself to your dreams. Give them all of your blood, sweat, and tears and never let anyone tell you you cannot do something.
"Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world." -Harriet Tubman
My mother has always told me to find a successful job that will make me plenty of money. She has made me into somebody I am proud to be. I do have goals and dreams to be successful enough in life that I can live comfortably and support my family. Although I have this mindset, I also believe that you should follow your dreams, no matter what they are. If you want to own a bakery, play professional baseball, or become an actress, then go for it! Who's to say that you cannot reach those goals? No one. If you put your heart and soul into something, you are so much more closer to reaching your goal. I know it is not as easy as it seems, but nothing in life worth having is easy. Although people will tell you it is a silly idea or it is not a reliable job, that just gives you a bigger reason to prove them wrong. No one has control over what you can and cannot do.
Personally, I dream of becoming rich, but not to live in a giant house or have 15 cars like many people would assume. I want to be able to travel the world with my family and expose my children to as much culture as possible to enrich their lives and create memories. I will make them work for anything they want themselves, because there is no point in handing someone whatever they want. Everyone has to work for what they want because that is the reality of life. Aside from becoming rich, I would also like to live in California, be a CEO, and breed Labrador puppies.
If you are going to follow your dreams, you have to give it your all. You will get no where if you just sit around, expecting things to be handed to you. You have to devote yourself to your dreams. Give them all of your blood, sweat, and tears and never let anyone tell you you cannot do something.
"Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world." -Harriet Tubman
Friday, February 20, 2015
Pep Talk
Created by Kid President and Brad Montague, this pep talk was made to encourage people to "be awesome". The video has been adored and watched by millions of people. It encourages you to be the best you can, because that is what life is about. We all need to start realizing how precious life is and how much opportunity and choice we truly have. So I encourage you to take the time to watch and listen to what this video has to say!
Thursday, February 19, 2015
Fall in Love with Yourself
The one thing that is almost always on someones mind: affection. If you are in a relationship or not, deep down you always crave attention from someone. But love cannot happen overnight through some social media site. So in the meantime, fall in love with yourself.
You get to spend the rest of your life with one person guaranteed: yourself. If you are not happy with every little imperfection and lovely detail of yourself, it is going to be miserable. It takes time to appreciate yourself, but it can be done. If you simply tell yourself at least three aspects you absolutely love about yourself everyday, over time you will see the beauty in everything else. And if you do not like something, strive to better it if that is what you want, but only if it is what you really desire and not what someone told you you should change. Only change yourself for you.
I have learned, especially over the past year, that people will judge you no matter what you do, wear, or say, so you might as well be yourself and be happy. There is no need to impress anyone who only likes you when you are pretending to be someone you are not. More often than not, people will envy your confidence and individuality. So there is no need to waste time trying to be something you are not, life is too short and unpredictable.
Do not pay attention to the negative things people are saying and appreciate the people who love everything you hate about yourself. See the beauty in others and your good deeds will reflect back on you. It sounds simple, but it will take time to love yourself completely.
"Love yourself first and everything else falls into line. You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world." -Lucille Ball
You get to spend the rest of your life with one person guaranteed: yourself. If you are not happy with every little imperfection and lovely detail of yourself, it is going to be miserable. It takes time to appreciate yourself, but it can be done. If you simply tell yourself at least three aspects you absolutely love about yourself everyday, over time you will see the beauty in everything else. And if you do not like something, strive to better it if that is what you want, but only if it is what you really desire and not what someone told you you should change. Only change yourself for you.
I have learned, especially over the past year, that people will judge you no matter what you do, wear, or say, so you might as well be yourself and be happy. There is no need to impress anyone who only likes you when you are pretending to be someone you are not. More often than not, people will envy your confidence and individuality. So there is no need to waste time trying to be something you are not, life is too short and unpredictable.
Do not pay attention to the negative things people are saying and appreciate the people who love everything you hate about yourself. See the beauty in others and your good deeds will reflect back on you. It sounds simple, but it will take time to love yourself completely.
"Love yourself first and everything else falls into line. You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world." -Lucille Ball
Friday, February 13, 2015
How to Power Through Test Time
What is one of the most stressful things a college student will through? Testing, guaranteed. We spend countless hours studying and preparing, or maybe none at all, to go through 60+ minutes of mind-rattling torture. When it is finally over, all you want to do is call your mom and cry for hours on end. But there is really no need for that.
To avoid the depressing pre/post test trauma, one must go into a test with a good attitude. If you keep telling yourself how awful it will be, how bad you will fail, or how much you would rather watch paint dry then endure this test, you will most likely get bad results. It is that simple. You HAVE to be confident in yourself if you want good results. Even if you are a little unsure that you did not study hard enough, saying that you will pass really can improve your chances of achieving that better grade.
If you become overwhelmed with too many tests or test anxiety, the most important thing to do is take a moment to drown out everything and just breath. It is necessary to take time out for yourself to relax, that way you will be more calm come test time. There are more important things in life to stress about. Just believe in yourself.
"If you do not believe you can do it then you have no chance at all." -Arsene Wenger
To avoid the depressing pre/post test trauma, one must go into a test with a good attitude. If you keep telling yourself how awful it will be, how bad you will fail, or how much you would rather watch paint dry then endure this test, you will most likely get bad results. It is that simple. You HAVE to be confident in yourself if you want good results. Even if you are a little unsure that you did not study hard enough, saying that you will pass really can improve your chances of achieving that better grade.
If you become overwhelmed with too many tests or test anxiety, the most important thing to do is take a moment to drown out everything and just breath. It is necessary to take time out for yourself to relax, that way you will be more calm come test time. There are more important things in life to stress about. Just believe in yourself.
"If you do not believe you can do it then you have no chance at all." -Arsene Wenger
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Dealing with Debbie Downers
You know those people who only ever have negative things to say about every situation? How annoying that one guy was or how boring that show was or how pointless that class is? They disguise themselves as the friend who is always anxious to give you advice or input, yet their opinions are always negative and downgrading. These people are known as Debbie Downers and they are everywhere, almost guaranteed.
When you encounter a Debbie Downer, remain calm. Let them flush out all their negative energy one word at a time. You will realize they are done complaining usually after an exaggerated, loud sigh. Let them cool off for a second or two. There is no need to complain along with them; this only encourages the negativity. Instead remind them that it will be okay, it is alright, or that that makes sense, but try to influence them with optimism. Instead of agreeing with them, try speaking against the negative aspects and point out the positives, in a reassuring tone of course. This may not drastically change their negative outlook on life, but it will show them that the situation is most likely not all that tragic enough for an excessively long pity party. Hopefully they will appreciate your input, but if not, appreciate yourself for giving positive feedback.
Never let a Debbie Downer ruin your day, that is the most important thing. It is best to stay away from these people as much as possible, because it is just not healthy to be around them. If they do not contribute a positive, understanding attitude to your day, you are much better off without them. I understand that we all have our bad days and we all need to vent once in awhile, but there is no need to constantly bother other human beings with every little thing that could possibly go wrong with your day and that did. Surround yourself with uplifting people who will give you honesty and support. No one likes a Debbie Downer, so spread a little positivity.
“You cannot expect to live a positive life if you hang with negative people.” -Joel Osteen
When you encounter a Debbie Downer, remain calm. Let them flush out all their negative energy one word at a time. You will realize they are done complaining usually after an exaggerated, loud sigh. Let them cool off for a second or two. There is no need to complain along with them; this only encourages the negativity. Instead remind them that it will be okay, it is alright, or that that makes sense, but try to influence them with optimism. Instead of agreeing with them, try speaking against the negative aspects and point out the positives, in a reassuring tone of course. This may not drastically change their negative outlook on life, but it will show them that the situation is most likely not all that tragic enough for an excessively long pity party. Hopefully they will appreciate your input, but if not, appreciate yourself for giving positive feedback.
Never let a Debbie Downer ruin your day, that is the most important thing. It is best to stay away from these people as much as possible, because it is just not healthy to be around them. If they do not contribute a positive, understanding attitude to your day, you are much better off without them. I understand that we all have our bad days and we all need to vent once in awhile, but there is no need to constantly bother other human beings with every little thing that could possibly go wrong with your day and that did. Surround yourself with uplifting people who will give you honesty and support. No one likes a Debbie Downer, so spread a little positivity.
“You cannot expect to live a positive life if you hang with negative people.” -Joel Osteen
Friday, February 6, 2015
Facing Reality
Fairy-tales, books, and movies have a tendency to end in happily ever-afters. People, on the other hand, have a tendency to latch onto those happily ever-afters with all their might, and fight until their last breath trying to make those stories become a reality. Yet even though life is not a guaranteed happy ending, that does not mean we cannot try to make it one!
Throughout the day, you are faced with incredible challenges that you have no way to prepare for. But that is life. One, giant spur-of-the-moment, mixed in between day and night. But no matter what you face, you have to realize that life happens and there is no way around it, so you might as well make the best of it. It is better to look back on life and remember the best of everything instead of remembering how upset you were. Sometimes it may seem impossible to find a silver-lining, but even the smallest positive makes the biggest difference.
If you keep reminding yourself that things will get better, they will. No one becomes happy if their head is constantly filled with negative thoughts. It does not work out. Life is honestly too short to be miserable about every little thing that goes wrong. So no matter what you are facing, be positive. You will end up helping yourself and those around you. Besides, no one likes a Debbie Downer.
“Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or happy.” – Norman Vincent Peale
Throughout the day, you are faced with incredible challenges that you have no way to prepare for. But that is life. One, giant spur-of-the-moment, mixed in between day and night. But no matter what you face, you have to realize that life happens and there is no way around it, so you might as well make the best of it. It is better to look back on life and remember the best of everything instead of remembering how upset you were. Sometimes it may seem impossible to find a silver-lining, but even the smallest positive makes the biggest difference.
If you keep reminding yourself that things will get better, they will. No one becomes happy if their head is constantly filled with negative thoughts. It does not work out. Life is honestly too short to be miserable about every little thing that goes wrong. So no matter what you are facing, be positive. You will end up helping yourself and those around you. Besides, no one likes a Debbie Downer.
“Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or happy.” – Norman Vincent Peale
Thursday, February 5, 2015
Me, Myself, & I
Photo by Adrianne Lara
“Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in; forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day. You shall begin it serenely and with too high a spirit to be encumbered with your old nonsense.”― Ralph Waldo Emerson
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