The biggest factor of self-confidence is trusting yourself. You have to trust that no matter the situation, you will work hard and come through FOR YOURSELF. Having faith in yourself even when you are in a shitty situation is the foundation for self-confidence. If you want to build up your self-confidence, you have to build… Continue reading Trusting Yourself
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The Ultimate Balancing Act
I feel like everything in life is about finding balance. Balance between happiness and sadness. Stress and Contentment. Routine and spontaneity. Exercise and rest. Sleep and consciousness. Peace and drive for improvement. And infinite more. The thing that makes everyone different is the exact calculations we need to feel balanced. As we go through life,… Continue reading The Ultimate Balancing Act
Keep In Mind…
A small step in the right direction is much better than a big step in the wrong direction. I often think about this in times when I feel frustrated and like I am not reaching my goals fast enough. I remind myself that any amount of progress is better than none. Thought I would share… Continue reading Keep In Mind…
A Gift that Keeps on Giving
I am a firm believer that everyone would be happy if they just stayed in the present moment. If they did not constantly worry about events from the past or the future. You know what they say, the present is a gift. And it’s true. It really is. If you think back to any moment… Continue reading A Gift that Keeps on Giving
Self Harm pt. 3
Haven’t done this in a while, but here’s part three of telling my stories of self harm urges, mental breakdowns, and more in hopes of making others feel less alone. I feel like I should preface this story with the fact that I get these phases where I don’t cry for a pretty long period… Continue reading Self Harm pt. 3
Why I Hate Movies
One thing I hate about movies is the ending. I don’t care what genre of movie it is or what kind of ending it has. Whether they all live happily ever after, break out into dance, or everyone gets killed, I am always left with the same sense of sadness as the credits roll in.… Continue reading Why I Hate Movies
A Victory for Dreams
Hey everyone. It’s been a little while. Life has been hectic and although I’ve wanted to post on this blog many, many times, I never found the occasion to. However, tonight I had a really strong urge to post. Finally. So hey and welcome back. Tonight was something really special. My soccer team played one… Continue reading A Victory for Dreams
Butterfly Effect
Just thinking about the time I had to explain to my old therapist what the “butterfly effect” meant because she didn’t know what it was. I said: The butterfly effect is the symbolism of a small, seemingly insignificant event that causes a much larger, unpredicted outcome – like one butterfly flapping its wings to cause… Continue reading Butterfly Effect
Procrastination and Distraction
Two things I struggle with a lot: procrastination and distraction. Whether it is with completing my homework or putting away my clean laundry, it often takes me a lot longer to complete important tasks because of procrastination and distractions getting in my way. One thing I have come to realize is that I procrastinate more… Continue reading Procrastination and Distraction
A Soccer Weekend in Vegas
Before: I am currently on the plane to Las Vegas for a soccer tournament. It’s not just a normal soccer tournament, though. This is the last time my team is ever playing together because everyone is going off to high school season and then college. There have been a lot of “lasts” for our team… Continue reading A Soccer Weekend in Vegas
Mentally, I’m Here 