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October 16, 2025 - 4 Signs of a Healthy Friendship & 6 Ways to Tell a Bad One
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Daily Motivation
October 16, 2025
TODAY'S MOTIVATIONAL MESSAGE
Just for you, Friend
Some things may feel out of reach, yet still somehow feel meant for you. There is this tug on your heart that you can’t explain or ignore. Even when the obstacles seem… Continue Reading
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4 Signs of a Healthy Friendship & 6 Ways to Tell a Bad One
Sometimes we find ourselves in the dilemma of determining who we should offer help to.
This is especially true when it involves a friend who never seems to be there when we need them and an acquaintance who has helped us out of a difficult situation.
When questions like this come up, one can't help but wonder, is the person in question our friend? Isn’t the person who helped us when we were in need more deserving of the title, “friend”, rather than the other person we’ve just known longer?
Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a friend as, "a person who HELPS or SUPPORTS someone or something."
A friend is someone who we know and can trust. We expect them to be there for us at all times, therefore they would also expect us to be there for them in their time of need…
Feeling Unloved? 3 Wonderful Ways to Become Your Own Source of Love
If you’re solely counting on others to make you feel loved and appreciated, you’re setting yourself up for disappointment.
Of course it's wonderful to be affirmed by those close to you. However, if others are your primary means of feeling loved, you may find yourself feeling sad, angry, frustrated, and probably lonely.
I used to struggle quite a bit with feeling unloved and unworthy.
Unconsciously, I reached for others to try to fill the emptiness I was feeling within and it usually set me up to feel disappointed or hurt. It took me a while, but I finally learned that I had to learn how to love myself first in order to fill up that inner void…
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Restore Before Reward
When you're tired or burned out, it's easy to reach for something that takes the edge off. We’re all guilty of scrolling, snacking or zoning out in front of a show instead of doing something impactful for ourselves. It feels good in the moment, but it doesn't actually help you. You end up just as tired, maybe even more drained than before.
We've been taught to think of these things as rewards, as treats we've earned after a hard day, but most of the time, what you really need isn't distraction. Distraction pulls you away from how you're feeling but restoration brings you back to yourself. We've gotten so used to numbing that we've forgotten what it feels like to actually recover.
Think about the last time you felt truly rested. What were you doing? Whatever it was, it probably wasn't passive. It probably required you to be present instead of checked out.
This practice is about giving yourself the kind of care that actually helps you feel better. Instead of chasing quick relief, think about what's really going to recharge you. It's time to finally pay attention to what your body and mind are asking for, without feeling like you need to earn it. You don't have to be productive enough or tired enough or deserving enough.
The next time you feel like you need a break, pause before you reach for a distraction. Ask yourself what would actually restore you right now. Not what's easiest or what you always do, but what would help you feel more like yourself again. Do that instead. Give yourself real rest, even if it's just a few quiet minutes to reset. You'll feel the difference.
Today’s Quote
Today's Affirmation
I am in the best possible space to achieve my heart’s desires.
I am a part of a loving and supportive community.
I embrace the beauty of this unexpected journey… Continue Reading
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