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Every time you choose hope, you strengthen your trust in what’s possible.
Daily Motivation
April 23, 2025
TODAY'S MOTIVATIONAL MESSAGE
Just for you, Friend
You strengthen your ability to stay grounded in trust each time you choose hope over the fear that things will never get better. Letting go of intrusive thoughts... Continue Reading
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Shy & Introverted? Try These 4 Things to Find Friends & Build New Connections
If you're an introvert or a shy person, do not think that you are alone.
The world is full of shy and awkward people!
Some stay that way through life, some build a different persona for others while intrinsically remaining the same, and others break the shackles of shyness.
It is important to note that shyness is the result of both nature and nurture. People who are genetically inclined to be shy and introverted may find it more difficult to overcome it when socializing.
However, people who have grown up isolated, in a cyber-world, or away from contact with real people may still be able to overcome shyness after changing their surroundings and environment…
This Week’s Healthy Recipe
Fresh Blended Orange Juice for a Better Mood
Nothing quite beats a cold, fresh glass of orange juice on a hot summer day. While we aren’t quite in the midst of summer yet (still loading…), we can begin to enjoy (or prepare) some summer favorites.
Plus, a bit of OJ a day is a sure-fire way to keep the doctor away!
Each glass is loaded with vitamin C, which has many benefits for both the body and mind. So, how can you make orange juice in the comfort of your own home?
Well, it’s actually not that hard to make the frothiest, yummiest OJ…
One Positive Action
Take 20 seconds to just look:
Most of us don’t actually look at ourselves in the mirror. We glance. We adjust. We nit-pick. We avoid. But real eye contact, twenty seconds of just standing there and holding your own gaze, can catch you off guard. It’s strange at first. Intimate in a way that can feel uncomfortable. But also grounding. Especially when everything else feels disconnected or numb.
When you meet your own eyes like that, you're reminding yourself you exist. Not in a vague, motivational way, but literally. Research shows that seeing your own face, holding that gaze, activates the parts of the brain linked to emotional regulation and self-awareness. It can bring you back to the moment. Not as a performance or affirmation exercise, but as a way to stay connected when you're sliding into overwhelm.
This kind of practice has been used in therapy to help people soften shame, especially those dealing with body image issues or trauma. And you don’t need to say anything to yourself. You don’t even have to like what you see. The point is to stay with it. Most people walk around all day in reaction mode. Just pausing to acknowledge your own presence, without flinching or looking away, can remind you that you're still here, still real, still worth fighting for.
If you can, right now find a mirror. Give yourself twenty seconds. Not to hype yourself up. Not to correct or judge. Just make eye contact, stay with it, and breathe. You don’t have to feel anything profound. Just be willing to look. Even a few seconds of presence can interrupt the spiral and bring you back to now.
Today’s Quote
Today's Affirmation
I am mindful of what I am experiencing in the moment. My life is undergoing a miraculous transformation. I have an unwavering spirit.... Continue Reading
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