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Demotivation and How to Overcome It!

by: Aribah Shafa           Have you ever felt you have literally zero motivation to do anything, or lost your enthusiasm for doing something you used to love? Well, what you experienced or even still experiencing may be demotivation. Feeling demotivated, restless, and anxious is not pleasant. It can make it more difficult for you to work, to be creative and even to feel good about yourself and the things around you. One of the causes of demotivation may be because you feel you can’t do something optimally or can also be caused by physical, mental, or emotional fatigue due to excessive stress. However, it should be noted that each person has a different root of lack of motivation. It is important to identify the cause of our demotivation for you to be able to address it and reduce the feelings of restlessness. Some signs that you may be demotivated that you need to know include: Isolating yourself from the environment When someone is demotivated, they have n...

Why you should listen to: On Purpose with Jay Shetty

  by: Widya Soenarso With more than 50 million downloads from all over the world in the first year of his podcast launch, Jay Shetty’s podcast is positively impacting how we see life, work, our loved ones, and even ourselves. His journey from a monk, to corporate employee, to social media and content creator isn’t the traditional path one would usually take for their career. Struggling to find purpose and direction in his life led him to where he is today with his wisdom. Depending on the topic and the featured guest, one episode could run from 20 minutes to 1.5 hours. Some of the high-profile speakers include notable people from business, philanthropy, writers, research and educational practitioners, to celebrities and artists. In a way, they all bring something different to the table – a study or personal experience that shows vulnerability and eye-opening perspectives. Topics that are usually found in his series are life lessons on love and relationships, strategies for work and...

Self-Abandonment: A Toxic Behaviour You Need to Stop, Now!

by: Asti Hayan Have you ever felt the need to say "yes" to everything and to always please others? Or do you easily fall under others' influence and cannot set your own boundaries? Sadly, many people fall into this pattern, and it is called self-abandonment.  Self-abandonment means that you reject or suppress your own emotion and ignore part of yourself while overvaluing others' opinions . Self-abandonment is a very toxic behavior that sometimes we do unconsciously.  Some of the signs of self-abandonment are:  1. People-pleasing 2. Irrational perfectionism 3. Feel small around others 4. Constant overthinking 5. Lack of boundaries 6. Conceal who you really are When you do those things above, it means you have abandoned yourself. You might even shape-shift into someone you are not. It might feel easy at first, but when you do this continuously, you will exhaust yourself as you play a role that isn't yours. Self-abandonment is a learned behavior. Thus, with enough...

The Law of Attraction Is Way More Than Just Positive Thinking

by: Ilma Rosyidah The word manifestation is now massively used by many to claim a certain energy, picture of success, or life achievement. Manifestation is closely related to the term “Law of Attraction” which generally means controlling the energy of your thoughts to attract specific results into reality. It signifies that your positive thoughts will bring positive results and vice versa. In some ways, you might doubt that your belief system can really make changes in your life. But this law of attraction comes up with reasonable concepts and ways to adopt it in your life. If you are dealing with some kind of unhelpful thoughts that drag you to be pessimistic, anxious, and overthink, you should consider manifestation or the law of attraction as a way to get better. Have you ever been told by the elders to not say something bad and be careful of everything you say because the universe could make it come true? A similar concept is applied in the law of attraction. Positive thinking attr...

The Meaningful Life Lessons from Mulan

  by: Millie Annabeth source: redbookmag.com I know my place. And it is my duty to fight for the kingdom and protect the emperor. I will bring honor to us all. Loyal, Brave, and Truth. Mulan is a 1998 American animated musical adventure film about Hua Mulan, a clumsy girl who struggles to fit in and eventually develops into a strong and wonderful hero. She leaves her hometown to join the army to save her father's life. She has to pretend to be a man and is having a difficult time with the training. She inspires us because she goes from absolutely feeling like she doesn't belong anywhere to discovering her true self and becoming a warrior. This is an animated film, yet it has real lessons that might just help your life. Determination and perseverance are what get you through  Mulan's eyes show determination several times during the film. Life's circumstances have knocked her down several times. She could have given up and become a victim, but she chose to adjust her ment...