Everyone has access to their intuition, but when it comes to the 12 signs of the zodiac, fine-tuning those psychic abilities comes more naturally to some than others.
Of course, we’re not saying the following three signs are bound to be psychic, or that the other signs won’t be, but in terms of the quintessential qualities of the zodiac signs, these three tend to be the most intuitive.
And P.S., this would apply to anyone who has one of these signs as their sun, moon, and/or rising sign.
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Pisces
Coming in at number one—and as probably no surprise to anyone—is Pisces. These ethereal folks have “psychic” written all over them, with their all-knowing gaze, prophetic dreams, and heightened sensitivity.
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All of the water signs are known to be more intuitive to begin with, but Pisces takes it to the next level, as the sign ruled by Neptune. Neptune in astrology governs everything from illusion to intuition, to fantasy, dreams, empathy, and even psychic abilities.
Of course, intuition can present in a lot of different ways, so one Pisces may experience their psychic abilities in different ways than others. Premonition dreams, clairvoyance, and generally feeling attuned to their environments might all be pretty common for a Piscean.
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Cancer
The second most psychic and intuitive sign is none other than sensitive Cancer. Another water sign, like Pisces, Cancers are known for being especially adept at understanding the emotions and motivations of others.
Just as mothers always seem to know what their kids need, Cancer is even considered the maternal archetype of the zodiac. They’re extremely empathetic and caring, and their gifts are often used to nurture others.
Cancer is also the only sign ruled by the moon in astrology, which is closely connected to our emotional world and intuition. It can seem like Cancers are mind-readers, with their strong ability to always know what to do or say.
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Libra
And finally, we have Libra as the third most psychic sign. If you think these flirty air signs are just airheads, think again. There’s a reason Libra is so charming and diplomatic—their vibe-check meter is super precise.
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Ruled by Venus, the planet of love and pleasure, and associated with the seventh house of long-term partnership, Libra has a keen sense of what people need. They can feel when others are not at ease, and they always try to keep the “scales” (their astrological symbol) nice and balanced.
Does that mean they can be people pleasers? Sometimes, yes. But it definitely takes a certain level of intuition to know how to please, and that’s something Libra does all too well.
The takeaway
Again, we’re not saying that Pisces, Cancer, and Libra folks are always going to be psychic—or that the other signs can’t be—but those three come by their strong intuition naturally.
Nevertheless, anyone can strengthen their intuition with a little patience and practice, no matter your sign.
The holidays are often celebrated as a time of joy and connection, but it’s easy to lose yourself in the hustle and bustle of celebration. Moments to nurture your well-being can be few and far between—and that’s why we’re huge fans of picking up a book.
Reading can reduce stress levels, lower your heart rate, and slow cognitive decline. And while we love a good romance novel, this December we’re focused on the nonfiction books that support your spiritual well-being.
Research shows spirituality is associated with a lower risk of morality by boosting your mental health, enhancing your sense of purpose, and fostering deep personal connections. But not all spirituality looks the same.
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We’ve curated our favorite December reads to return your focus to what really matters: the human spirit. Below, find our favorite nonfiction books to support every step of your spiritual wellness journey:
1. Stop the Spiral Devotional
Escape the pattern of toxic thinking with bestselling author Jennie Allen’s daily devotional. This 100-day guide is the ultimate investment for someone who wants to break free of the downward spiral. Each entry combines an inspirational Bible verse and prayer with a “Rewire the Spiral” statement, aka your ultimate anxiety-busting mantra.
A sober lifestyle is associated with better health, enhanced sleep, and a better sense of well-being—but where do you start? Ahead of Dry January, certified sobriety coach Christy Osborne offers a 40-day guide to an alcohol fast that showcases the power of sober living. It’s the ultimate combination of science and scripture.
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3. The Power Of Your Dreams
We talk about the importance of quality sleep for your well-being—but Pastor Stephanie Ike Okafor shows the benefits of rest go beyond the physical perks. Time spent asleep is essential to connecting with God and your deeper sense of well-being (which Okafor showcases through real-life stories).
Psychotherapist Sarita Lyons highlights the importance of Black women embracing their path in Christ in a world where racism and sexism reign supreme. Lyons’ bestseller aims to answer the questions that have long plagued women of color in the church: What’s my purpose? How can I flourish in my faith? How can I find my identity?
Wellness isn’t limited to a spa day, workout class, or meditation. Your spirit deserves the same TLC often reserved for your physical being—and this curated list of devotionals, guides, and nonfiction books ensures your spiritual well-being is supported from every angle.
Invest in your well-being: In this financial wellness series, we’re diving into how to better budget for your physical, mental, and emotional health. Welcome to Wellth Check.
You’re about to bid adieu to 2024. Exhale and get ready for 2025. It’s a good time to reflect, and that should include your finances too. How did you do financially? Are you better or worse off than at the beginning of the year? What lessons did you learn?
Is everything a blur? No worries, we’ll make it easy for you. Here is some of the wisdom we shared this past year that you’ll want to keep top of mind in the new year:
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Build your emergency fund
Who knows what 2025 will bring? Expect the unexpected. It’s not a question of whether something will happen that will interrupt the path you’re on but a matter of when. Be ready to handle any costs that come, be it job loss, medical expenses, or major home repairs. An emergency fund is a Plan B.
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Most financial experts recommend having at least three to six months of expenses saved. How to make that happen? Cut unnecessary expenses. Use your industry knowledge after hours to bring in income. Drive Uber; deliver for DoorDash. Look for opportunities.
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Get control of your grocery bill
You’re still shaking your head over grocery store prices. Despite the fact that they’re not likely to drop dramatically, vow to spend less next year.
For starters, don’t shop when hungry. A growling stomach can lead to impulsive and unnecessary purchases.
Secondly, don’t kid yourself into thinking you can wing it. Shop with a list and stick to it. Take five minutes to check your refrigerator and pantry before you leave home to ensure you don’t buy what you already have.
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Spend less during wedding season
While there’s nothing like a wedding to put a smile on your face, it doesn’t come cheap when you factor in shower and wedding gifts, outfits, hairdo, nails, transportation, and accommodations if you travel out of town.
In 2025, create a budget for wedding-related expenses before the wedding season starts. How much can you afford to spend? Allocate amounts for attire, transportation, accommodations, gifts, grooming, bachelor and bachelorette parties, and any other expenses for each wedding.
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Don’t feel pressured to buy the most expensive gifts on the registry. Instead of buying a new outfit for each event, invest in one or two versatile dressy pieces that you can accessorize differently or mix and match.
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Curb that online shopping habit
Truth is, online shopping can be addictive. If you went wayward in 2024, strategize now for how you will change your behavior.
Remove temptation. Unsubscribe from retail newsletters. Delete the apps that are tempting you. Create new habits. Instead of shopping, read, meditate, go for a walk. Know your triggers. Maybe you shop when depressed. When the blues hit, put your phone or laptop down and do something else that gives you pleasure.
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Improve your credit score
Three digits you should almost be obsessed with are your credit score. A credit score paints a picture for lenders, employers, landlords, insurers, and others about how reliable and responsible you are financially.
The ramifications are huge, especially if in 2025 you are shopping for a home or seeking a new job. To improve your score, pay your bills on time and use credit sparingly. Diversify your credit. Having a mix of loan types like installment credit—think student or auto loans and revolving credit, like credit cards, is good for your score. It shows lenders you can handle multiple payments at the same time
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Take small savings steps
Don’t dismiss the power of baby steps. Small money moves can add up to big savings.
Automate your savings. Have a specified amount taken from your paycheck and deposited directly into your savings account.
Start with $50 a month and painlessly save $600 a year.
Pay yourself first. When you get your paycheck, you’re first in line to be paid before you dole out money to anyone else.
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Choose a credit card carefully
Maybe in the new year you’ll be on the hunt for a credit card. The numerous options can be dizzying.
Be strategic. Pick the right card for your financial situation, needs, and goals.
For example, if you travel frequently, a card offering travel rewards or lower foreign transaction fees would be ideal. Know the numbers.
Read the fine print. Be clear about whether there is an annual fee and how much it is. What is the interest rate? If you plan to regularly carry a balance on your credit card, the interest rate becomes a prime consideration.
When a new year starts, it’s easy to get caught up in making new year resolutions. We all dream about turning over a new leaf, promising ourselves that this will be the year we finally stick to our goals, which is fine if you can do it but let me tell you about the time when I decided I was going to run a marathon. I had my shiny new running shoes, a solid plan, and a lot of excitement. By February, though, life got busy, and that goal fell apart. Maybe you’ve been there too? That’s when I learned something important: instead of setting big, rigid goals, focusing on motivational words can make all the difference.
Words like “patience” or “strength” can help you stay grounded and keep moving forward, even when things don’t go as planned. For me, the word “consistency” became a game-changer. It reminded me to show up, no matter how small the effort, and over time, that made a bigger impact than any grand resolution ever could.
So, as we are exploring 2025, I want to share 101 motivational words with you. These words can inspire you, help you make better choices, and give you a little extra push when things get tough. Ready to dive in? Let’s do this together!
101 Motivational Words with Explanation to Motivate You
Ambition
Resilience
Determination
Courage
Focus
Inspiration
Perseverance
Commitment
Strength
Growth
Clarity
Positivity
Gratitude
Vision
Passion
Confidence
Energy
Drive
Empowerment
Optimism
Self-discipline
Faith
Action
Tenacity
Self-love
Bravery
Innovation
Creativity
Hope
Discipline
Success
Mindset
Fulfillment
Reflection
Joy
Authenticity
Empathy
Adaptability
Concentration
Balance
Opportunity
Dedication
Achievement
Breakthrough
Brilliance
Calmness
Celebration
Change
Charisma
Collaboration
Compassion
Curiosity
Decisiveness
Direction
Dreams
Enthusiasm
Excellence
Exploration
Faithfulness
Flexibility
Fortitude
Freedom
Friendship
Happiness
Harmony
Honesty
Hopefulness
Independence
Ingenuity
Integrity
Kindness
Knowledge
Leadership
Learning
Motivation
Originality
Patience
Potential
Purpose
Resourcefulness
Self-awareness
Self-reliance
Serenity
Triumph
Uniqueness
Wisdom
Zeal
Brilliance
Reflection
Growth
Balance
Clarity
Confidence
Gratitude
Innovation
Achievement
Compassion
Ambition
Determination
Energy
I realized that motivational words have a unique power to influence different areas of our lives. So, I decided to dive deeper into how specific words can inspire students, help us navigate life, encourage kids, drive success, and even unite teams. These words can be the spark we need to take action, overcome challenges, and stay focused on what truly matters. I want to share these words with you, hoping they can make a positive impact in your journey too.
Motivational Words For Students
As a student, you know how overwhelming it can feel at times—long hours of studying, tight deadlines, and the pressure to perform well. But I’ve found that certain motivational words can really make a difference. Words like “focus,” “perseverance,” and “discipline” have helped me stay on track when I was a student. It’s easy to get distracted or discouraged, but when you remind yourself of these words, they act as a gentle push to keep going. I want to share these with you because, just like they’ve helped me, they can help you stay motivated, confident, and ready to tackle whatever challenges come your way. You’ve got this!
Focus – This word helps you stay on track and keep your mind on your goals, even when distractions pop up.
Perseverance – A reminder to keep going, no matter how hard things get. Don’t give up—you’ll get through it!
Discipline – This is about sticking to your plans and putting in steady effort, even when you don’t feel like it.
Confidence – It’s believing in yourself and knowing you can do great things if you try.
Learning – A word that shows how important it is to keep growing and gaining knowledge every day.
“As long as you’re going to be thinking anyway, think big.” A famous quote from the billionaire real estate tycoon and the 45th president of the United States. Whether you like Trump or you don’t, it doesn’t matter. The key is that when you choose to think big, you start to attract big things into your life.
One of the most important characteristics that separate successful people from the unsuccessful is their thinking.
Successful people always choose to think big. They dream big. They imagine themselves playing it big.
When you are looking for a job and you get the chance to work at Google and another small, not-so-famous company, which one will you go for?
Most people prefer to go for big companies like Google, Facebook, Microsoft, etc. The reason is that these companies are known for their visions. They have big dreams of changing the world.
And people are naturally attracted to big thinkers.
You’d rather watch a sports game in the final rather than the qualification match, right?
Like what Marianne Williamson wrote in her book, A Return to Love:
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“Your playing small doesn’t serve the world. There’s nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do.”
When you think big, you will start to make decisions and take action that brings you big results.
And life is short my friend, if you are going to make it, you might as well make it big.
Most people are conditioned to think small because of what they have been told and experienced in life. They tried to go big but failed. They tried to pursue their big dreams, but their parents, teachers, and friends told them to be realistic.
When you are still a child, your parents told you that you can’t do this and you can’t do that. When you raised your hand and asked a question in class, you get ridiculed when the question sounded a little silly.
All these experiences and what others have told you made you into someone who doesn’t dare to think big and dream big.
The good news is that you’re an adult right now. And you can take control of your own thinking. You can choose to think big or to shrink. You’re the one to decide on how you want to live your life.
So if you are going to think big, here are 7 ways that can help you expand your mindset and make you a big thinker.
Your thinking starts with your imagination. And since you are going to be thinking anyway, you might as well just think big.
Imagine and visualize the positive possibilities. Think about all the good things that can happen to you.
Stop letting your fear of success or the fear of failure stop you. Instead, choose to dream about the possibilities that life can offer.
Everything is possible. Like what Napoleon Hill said in his classic success book, Think and Grow Rich:
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“Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve.”
When he was 9-year old, he can’t speak fluently like other kids, causing teachers to believe that he was a slow learner. He was expelled from school for his rebellious nature and his father thought that he was a complete failure.
However, Albert Einstein proved them all wrong. Einstein was one of the most important and successful scientists in history. He developed the theory of General Relativity and won the Nobel Prize.
Albert Einstein was an important figure when it comes to thinking about the possibilities and using your imagination. Here’s what he said:
“Imagination is more important than knowledge. Logic will get you from A to B, but imagination will take you everywhere.”
In 1919, Walt Disney was fired by the newspaper editor and was told that he lacked creativity. Disney, the aspiring cartoonist pressed on with his dream and continued to dream about the possibility. Eventually, he created Mickey Mouse and Disneyland. And the rest was history.
Hence, keep your eyes on the rewards and the possibilities. Spend time thinking and imagining all the great things that can happen to you and your life.
This is the fundamental key to thinking big.
2. Expand your perspective through reading
Another great way you can transform yourself into a big thinker is to read more.
We’re often confined by our own knowledge. For example, you have no idea what a place will look like until you have read about it, heard about it, or visited the place yourself.
And reading is one of the easiest methods that can transform your thinking.
Oprah Winfrey, the successful and billionaire media mogul once called reading “her personal path to freedom”. She even created her own book club by recommending books to read to her followers.
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“Books allowed me to see a world beyond the front porch of my grandmother’s shotgun house,” said Oprah.
You will never know how much more you can achieve until you read a book about all the possibilities.
Perhaps, you may think that a blogger can only earn a part-time income until you read about an article saying that there are bloggers who earned 6 to 7 figures income per month.
And that completely changes your thinking and shifts your beliefs about what is possible as a blogger.
The more you read, the more knowledge you gain and the better you can expand your view.
This is why I read every day. I used to read about 2 books a month. But this year, I have committed to reading 4 books a month. A book per week. This is to expand my thinking and also to maintain my motivation.
3. Enlarge your dreams by networking with other successful people
Like I said above, you can expand your thinking through reading or by gaining experience. And when you network with other successful people who are doing much better than yourself, you are expanding your thinking.
If you have a million dollars cash in the bank, you may think that you are rich. But what if one day, you visit a friend, and his house’s door alone cost $1 million to create?
This is the exact experience that Tony Robbins went through. He wrote the experience in his best-selling book, Awaken The Giant Within:
“I’ll never forget the first time I met architect and hotel magnate Chris Hemmeter. Becky and I had the privilege of being among the first people to be invited to visit Chris’s new home, along with his family, in Hawaii—a $70 million residence that is beyond verbal description. The front door alone cost $1 million to create.
While your rules may say, “That’s an incredible waste of money,” it was also an unbelievably expanding experience of what is possible in terms of business or economic growth.
Suddenly, my $4 million Castle was put in perspective. It barely covered the cost of his front door and marble stairway! Certainly, there was room in my life for thinking bigger, pushing limits, imagining the unimaginable.”
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Therefore, when you network and make friends with other successful people who are doing much better than you, you will be surprised by how much more you can achieve in your life.
When you talk to people who think big, you will expand your thinking and encourage yourself to think bigger too.
Creativity can drive sustainability by finding innovative ways to minimize resource use, support recycling, and enhance product longevity. A recent integrative review of 86 journal articles highlighted how creativity works at various levels — individual, community, organizational, and institutional — to accelerate the transition towards sustainability.
If this is one of your core values, consider embracing eco-friendly materials and upcycling techniques to craft stunning designs with minimal environmental impact. For example, reimagine discarded fabrics into high-fashion outfits, turning waste into true art.
Be Open to Using Technology
Although you may be skeptical of digital tools, incorporating technology into your creative process opens up a world of possibilities. For example, you can utilize various apps for sketching, 3D modeling, and visualization to innovate and streamline your work.
If you are a fashion designer, you can try using apps that allow you to experiment with virtual fabrics, test color palettes, and simulate different materials and patterns on your designs. Technology also enables collaboration across continents, letting you gather instant feedback and make swift adjustments.
Challenge Yourself with Personalized Designs
Tailoring your designs to individual preferences adds a unique touch that mass-produced items can’t replicate. Start by understanding your client’s lifestyle, favorite colors, and body type to create bespoke pieces that reflect their personality and needs.
Remember that personalization extends beyond size, it’s about crafting garments that tell an individual’s story. Challenge yourself to go deeper — incorporate custom embroidery, monograms, or even bespoke fabric choices to create one-of-a-kind items.
Experiment with Textures
Texture brings depth and interest to all art forms, especially fashion designs. Don’t shy away from mixing materials like silk and leather or incorporating unusual fabrics like mesh and neoprene.
Experimentation here is key, as there are no set rules! For example, you might discover that an unprecedented combination of rough and smooth textures creates a visually stunning effect. Additionally, playing with different textures—like pleating, ruching, or quilting—adds dimension and changes the way a garment moves and feels.
Find The Best Outlet For Your Creativity
Changing your mindset and exploring new mediums can drastically develop your art. Sometimes, it’s not just about working harder but working differently. Challenge yourself to step outside your comfort zone, try collaborating with different artisans, or showcase your work in unconventional spaces. This keeps your creative juices flowing while expanding your horizons.
Motivation Comes and Goes: What You Can Do Instead
Regardless of whether your goal is to increase your business’ profit, lose 20 pounds, read The Lord of The Rings trilogy, or build a successful blog with hundreds of thousands of visits per day, there are times in your journey to reaching your goals, somewhere along the line, your motivation wanes.
Most people set goals and they have something that they want to achieve in their lives. This isn’t a flaw in your character.
So if this is happening to you, don’t worry because it is a normal pattern. It is not because you are lazy or don’t have what it takes.
Rest assured, my friend. If motivation comes and goes and somewhere in the midway, our motivation wanes, what can we do? Is there a way to prevent our motivation from going away or is there a cure to this?
The good news? There’s a solution to keep moving forward when motivation wanes.
Stop Waiting and Relying Solely on Motivation
I’m not saying that motivation isn’t important. In fact, motivation is one of the keys that determine your success in life, but we cannot solely depend on motivation itself because it comes and goes.
What we can do is rely on other ‘systems’ so that we will take action and work on our goals even when we don’t have the motivation to do it.
If you are relying only on motivation to work on your goals, what if you don’t have the motivation? What if the motivation doesn’t come? Are you going to procrastinate? How many times and days are you going to procrastinate?
This is the problem that most people face when it comes to achieving their goals because they rely solely on motivation to work.
Your motivation works just like your emotions. You can feel extremely motivated in the morning, but when it comes to the afternoon, your motivation fades and you are immediately hit with a slump mood.
There are many reasons why your motivation wanes, one of the main reasons is the result.
Imagine you are feeling totally motivated to start a blog. You feel good about it and you imagine all the success that you are going to get from your blog.
In the beginning, you are so driven and you write 3 articles in one go. After a week has gone by, you check your traffic stats and notice that there no one is visiting your blog.
So you started to doubt yourself. Your motivation started to fade because you don’t see any significant results after pouring in your hard work for a week.
In the second week, you put in less effort thinking that no one is going to visit your blog anyway. And the cycle continues.
You put in less effort and you get even lesser results. And when you see that you have fewer results, you feel dejected and totally lose your motivation to work on your blog.
In the end, you give up and quit, and say that building a successful blog is difficult, so you continue your journey to look for another shiny opportunity.
Does this sound familiar? Did it happen to you?
Regardless of whether it is building a successful blog, losing weight, writing a book, creating a life-changing product, etc, the same cycle can happen to you.
This is why solely depending on motivation to reach your goals can be very challenging.
What you need to do is NOT rely on just motivation. Motivation is good when you have it, but what should you do when you DON’T have it?
What you can do when motivation doesn’t come knocking:
Effective Discipline Strategies to Stay on Track
1. Build a life of discipline based on habits
We have all heard it, don’t rely on motivation, build habits instead. And this is true.
We know that motivation comes and goes, but what about habits? Yes, habits come and go as well, but not as often and as quickly as motivation.
You can build a habit and it can stick with you for life, especially once the habit has been deeply ingrained in your subconscious.
Think about the way you drive, sit, brush your teeth, bathe, and wear your shoes each day, you are performing these actions in the same way, isn’t it?
Thus, habits are more consistent than motivation. Habits are something that we do day-in and day-out, and we don’t need much motivation to perform our habits.
Do you need to be extremely motivated to brush your teeth or to put on your shoes when you go out?
Not at all. Habits require less motivation to perform, and thus, is a better system that we can leverage to reach our goals.
Therefore, if you want to build a successful blog, don’t just rely on motivation to do this, build habits that support this goal.
Make it a habit to write daily. For example, you can make it a habit to write 1,000 words every morning before you go to work.
And when it has become your habit, you will do it without question. You will never think about whether should you do it or not, you will just do it.
Once you have made writing 1,000 words your habit, rest assured, because eventually, you will have a blog full of good and updated content.
Michael Phelps, the Olympic gold medallist made it a habit to swim each day and kept himself in the water most of the time, and that is why he is such a good swimmer.
The same goes for Kobe Bryant, one of the most successful basketball players of all time. Kobe made it his habit to hit the court and practice every day, and that is why he becomes the best.
Being consistent is crucial when it comes to building habits. You want to make sure you are performing the habit every day at the same time, in the same place, and in the same manner.
2. Leverage your environment and surroundings
The second thing you can do besides building habits is to leverage your environment and surroundings.
We all know that our environment can shape our life and so with the people we mix with most of the time.
If you mix with people who always complain and play blame games, guess what, you will eventually think like they do and become part of them.
On the other hand, if you spend most of your time talking to highly successful people, you will be influenced by their thinking and beliefs, which eventually will give a positive impact on your life.
Thus, the environment you are in can grow or destroy you.
And if you want to maintain your motivation to achieve your goals, build a supportive environment that is helpful to you.
For instance, if your workplace is noisy and very distracting, it is difficult for you to sit down quietly to write a blog post. What you need to do is to change the environment.
What you can do then is to either create a bunker and prevent yourself from being distracted, or get to somewhere where the environment helps you in writing the article.
There are many tips and tricks on how you can change your environment to help you in reaching your goals.
Gratitude is key to feeling better overall. It’s about noticing and valuing the good things in life, big or small. This means saying thanks and showing gratitude in many ways. Being thankful helps you feel happier and healthier. It makes you more present and less stressed. This helps you feel better emotionally.
What Is Gratitude?
Gratitude has three main parts: noticing good things, feeling thankful, and saying thanks. Doing things like writing in a gratitude journal helps a lot. It makes you feel more stable and happy.
Studies show that just 15 minutes a day of gratitude can make a big difference. It makes you feel more joyful and generous. This is helpful for your mental health.
The Psychological Benefits of Gratitude
Gratitude has many benefits beyond just feeling good. Thankful people often have better relationships and feel more confident. Saying thanks strengthens your bonds with others. It also helps reduce stress and improve sleep. Regular gratitude practice makes you more resilient and hopeful. It’s a powerful way to see life in a better light.
The Impact of Gratitude on Developing a Positive Mindset
Gratitude is key to a healthy mindset, affecting both emotions and thoughts. It shows how gratitude boosts brain function and resilience. Adding gratitude to your life brings many benefits.
Gratitude’s Impact on Brain Function
Studies show gratitude changes brain areas linked to emotions. Neuroimaging shows it grows brain areas for decision-making and memory. Gratitude boosts dopamine and strengthens the brain, improving emotions and thinking.
By focusing on the good, your brain becomes more resilient.
How Gratitude Strengthens Resilience
Gratitude changes your mindset in tough times. It helps you see the positive, building resilience. A daily gratitude routine lowers stress and promotes calm. This emotional balance helps you handle life’s ups and downs better. Gratitude lets you face challenges with hope, strengthening your emotional strength.
Simple Practices for Incorporating Gratitude
Adding gratitude to your day is simple and rewarding. During pregnancy, gratitude can create a sense of calm and connection. For example, start each day by writing three things you’re grateful for—like feeling your baby move, a kind gesture from a partner, or even a peaceful moment with a cup of tea.
Create a gratitude board with ultrasound pictures, affirmations, and notes about what excites you about motherhood. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, take a moment to breathe deeply and silently thank your body for nurturing your baby. These practices can help shift your focus from challenges to the beautiful aspects of this unique journey.
Conclusion
Gratitude is a powerful tool that shapes a healthy mindset. It brings many benefits to your mental and physical health. By practicing gratitude regularly, you can boost your happiness and life satisfaction.
Gratitude also improves your relationships. Studies show that grateful people have stronger immune systems. They also experience less stress, helping them overcome negativity.
Including gratitude in your daily habits can improve your life. It can improve your sleep and emotional strength. Simple gratitude exercises can make you more positive, helping you face challenges with confidence.
Gratitude helps you see the good in life and feel more connected to others. It makes you more empathetic and builds a stronger community.
Let’s jump into 10 unforgettable Kung Fu Panda quotes
“Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, and today is a gift… that’s why they call it the present”
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For me, this is the best quote from the movie. I love this saying. We just can’t change the history and our past. Whatever happened, happened, and we just can’t do anything to change.
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So if you are getting stuck in the past, it is time for you to let go. As for the future, we can only hope and envision the best of it.
No one can read the future, I can’t. Hence, all we can do is to hope for the best and dream that everything will work out perfect for us.
And for now, at this moment, they call it the ‘present’. Right now at this moment, you are living it. You can choose how you want to live it. You can do whatever you want with it.
It is a ‘present’ given to you. If you hate your life, change it. If you don’t like your job, you can choose to quit. You have the control and you can decide to change.
So learn from your past, envision for a brighter future and work in the present.
Share your gift with the world. Who knows, how many lives you are saving just by doing so. Your gift not only helps you but all those you come in contact with.
“Your story may not have such a happy beginning but that does not make you who you are, it is the rest of it – who you choose to be”
― Soothsayer Quote
This is another meaningful quote from Kung Fu Panda 2. Many times in our lives, we will face challenges and uncertainties. We may not always have good times, there are tough times and we may feel that everything is going against us.
However, tough times don’t define us. When you are having difficulties in life, it doesn’t mean that it is the end of the world.
Adversities and setbacks don’t make us who we are; it is the strength to overcome them that makes us strong and how we perceive the future that makes us who we are.
Extraordinary people such as Steve Jobs, Richard Branson, Warren Buffett, J.K Rowling, Nelson Mandela, etc, all gone through tough times.
But they never let the adversities stop them. They overcome setbacks and thrive again.
“Your mind is like this water, my friend. When it gets agitated, it becomes difficult to see. But if you allow it to settle, the answer becomes clear.”
– Master Oogway Quote
Sometimes you just need to let go and release yourself. You can’t proceed forward if your mind is clouded.
I remembered clearly Jack Ma, the founder of Alibaba once told the audience in his talk that sometimes when he faced with a difficult challenge and he can’t find any solution, he would just walk away from it and take a nap.
And usually, after the short nap, he would feel refresh and able to tackle the problem again.
Like the quote from Master Oogway, you can’t see clearly if your mind gets clouded with problems and negative thoughts. You need to let it settle before you can see clearly.
“You are the master of your destiny: No one and nothing can come in between you and your destiny except you. Take destiny by the horns and have fun.”
– Kung Fu Panda Quote
You are who you are and where you are right now because of all your decisions and your own actions.
No one can decide how you live your life and no one can force you to do things if you don’t want to. If you can read this article in my blog, it simply means that you have enough freedom to choose how you can live your life.
If you hate your work, you can just call your boss and tell him that you want to resign. It is your own thinking that stops you from getting what you want.
It is your own excuse saying that you can’t quit because you have too much commitments and stuff.
If you always wanted to start your own business or invest in properties and stocks, what is holding you back? Not the market, not your wife and certainly not others. It is you that is holding yourself back.
It is your thinking that is stopping you. You are stopping yourself from moving forward and change.
When you understand that you are in control of your life, nothing can come in between what you and what you want, except you.
So have fun enjoying the life that you created for yourself.
“You don’t need to meditate for hours and hours to attain inner peace and enlightenment. You need only see, feel, and act from the heart. Let the heart guide you to your peaceful enlightenment.”
– Kung Fu Panda Quote
Learn from your heart and your intuition. Your heart feeling will guide you through life.
Too often, we depended too much with facts and figures. We think without really using our heart.
Steve Jobs was the guy who studies Zen and used his intuition in his business. This is what he said, “Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.”
“Intuition is a very powerful thing, more powerful than intellect, in my opinion. That’s had a big impact on my work.“
Steve Jobs seems to be able to foresee and envision the future. This is how he was able to capture the music industry with his iPod and the smartphone industry with his iPhone.
Listening to your heart and follow your intuition is not something mystical. In fact, the more you rely on them the more accurate and effective they are going to be.
So trust your intuition and listen closely to your heart. They can help you in every aspect of your life.
“Don’t push past memories deeper inside of yourself. Let those memories breathe and let old wounds heal.”
– Kung Fu Panda Quote
You can’t go forward if you are stuck in the past. If you want to go fast and go forward, let go of the past.
Your past doesn’t equal your future. If you failed in business before, it doesn’t mean that you can’t build a successful business in the future.
A lot of people let their past define their future, which is not right. If you failed in mathematics, it doesn’t mean that your math sucks.
Maybe it was because that time you didn’t really prepare for it. Or maybe the paper was way too difficult.
So if you think that you are useless and amount to nothing, stop thinking that way because whatever happened in the past, doesn’t determine your future.
How can you grow and live a successful life if you always stuck in your past and keep telling yourself that you are no good?
“There are no accidents.”
– Master Oogway Quote
Sometimes you may feel like things happened to you without any clear reason. Your business can just go bust without you knowing why. You fail your exams even if you put in a lot of effort to study the subject.
Why? Things happened for a reason, and there are no accidents.
You are who you are right now because of your past action and decision. You are where you are right now because you chose to be where you are today.
You failed in your business probably because you don’t know how to manage it well. You succeed in it probably because you have learned through the failures you had before and you work hard on it.
You are reading this right now probably you saw it in Facebook and you think that it is interesting and you decided to read this article.
We live in a world of cause and effect. There is a cause and there is always an effect. There are no accidents.
Thus, plan your life and design your destiny. You can get what you want and live the life you desire, only if you are willing to work on it.
“Once I realized the problem was not you but within me. I found inner peace and was able to harness the flow of the universe.”
– Master Shifu Quotes
This is about taking responsibility with your life. You can’t change if you don’t take responsibility with your life.
When you take full responsibility with your life, you have the power to control and the power to change your life.
Let me give you an example, when the economy is not doing well and your business is going down, if you blame on the economy, what can you do?
Nothing much, because you are giving away your power to control to other things that you cannot manage.
However, if you take responsibility thinking that it is your business that can’t evolve and can’t cope with the slow economy, you stand a chance to improve your business.
You can come up with all sorts of strategies to improve the sales and grow your business even it is in a down economy. This is exactly what Osim, the company that sells massage chairs did during the economy downturn.
When the times are tough and a lot of companies suffering losses, Osim take responsibility and grow its business internationally to increase the market share.
You see, when you take the responsibility on yourself, you have the opportunity to change and to improve. Just like the Master Shifu did.
“To make something special you just have to believe it’s special.”
– Mr Ping Quote
Mr Ping, Po’s father, running a business selling noodles. He keep telling the world saying that his noodles are special and even Po, the Panda believes that his father has his own special recipe.
Lo and behold, Mr Ping finally spilled the bean, telling Po that there is no special recipe with his noodles.
It is the same in you and your life. You need to believe that you are special and you are good so that you will be able to tap into your full potential.
You don’t need to be Michael Jordan to play like him. You just need to be yourself and be unique.
Don’t copy, just be authentic.
Everybody else has been taken; you just need to be back who you are. If Walt Disney listened to other people’s opinion, I don’t think we have the Disney theme parks today.
If J.K Rowling doesn’t believe in her storybooks, there won’t be any Harry Potter today. If the Wright Brothers don’t trust themselves, there will be no airplanes today.
Be yourself, be special, be unique and be authentic.
“There is just news. There is no good or bad.”
– Master Oogway Quote
Many times we look at things differently. When there is traffic congestion on the highway, the first thing that comes into most people’s mind is whether the jam is due to an accident.
There is no good or bad news, just news. I don’t look at car accidents in the highway as bad news; it is just an accident, that’s it.
It depends on how you perceive it what is happening around you. If you think that it is bad news, then it will be bad news for you. If you think that it is good news, then it will be something good for you.
When someone overtakes you while driving, how do you feel? Some people will feel angry, while some people just take it as it is, feeling neutral. It is just traffic.
Therefore, don’t let your thinking leads your feelings. Be conscious with what you think in your head.
If your thinking does not empower you, change them. Let the positive and empowering thoughts guide you and grow with you.
Determination is a key skill for achieving goals in your personal and work life. It helps you stay focused and keep pushing toward important milestones. By learning more about determination, you can improve in your career and feel more motivated to tackle challenges at work.
Key Traits of Determined Individuals
Persistence
Resilience
Focus
Patience
Regardless of whether your goal is to become a successful YouTuber with hundreds of thousands of subscribers, to write and publish a book, or to lose weight and get back in shape, you need the determination to help you succeed with it.
And in this guide, I will share with you why determination is important in life. It is the #1 quality that you must develop if you want to succeed, achieve your goals, and live a better life…
5 Importance of Determination
1. Determination allows you to persevere until you make it
Success is a long journey. And so, without determination, you will give up faster than you thought. And determination allows you to persevere and persist until you reach your destination.
At age 65, Harland Sanders was broke and penniless. He was forced to close his business when a new highway was built to bypass his restaurant. Down but not out, Harland was determined to make a comeback. But all he ever had was his fried chicken recipe.
And so Harland started his journey to sell his fried chicken recipe to business owners. He traveled door to door and visited all the restaurants in his local area. There were many nights when he had to sleep in his car. He even approached restaurant owners and cooked his fried chicken on the spot for them.
I bet you know what happened next. Harland Sanders was turned down 1,009 times before someone finally said yes to his fried chicken recipe. By 1964, Colonel Harland Sanders had 600 franchises selling his trademark chicken. That one yes has transformed the way we eat.
Colonel Harland Sanders was best known for founding Kentucky Fried Chicken, also known as KFC.
Without determination, Colonel Harland Sanders would never make it. His determination allowed him to persist and persevere despite all the odds. You can read more about it here.
Most people would have given up after receiving a couple of rejections. But not Colonel Sanders. He was determined. And that was how he managed to go through so many rejections and still move forward in life.
So, are you determined like Colonel Harland Sanders?
2. Determination helps you overcome failures and hardships
The second reason why determination is important is that it is a quality that helps you overcome failures, setbacks, and hardships in your journey.
Let’s face it, success is tough. It is hard. If it is easy, everyone would be successful. And because success is difficult, you will face many setbacks and failures along the way.
Therefore, without determination, you will never make it to the finish line.
Ordinary people, on the other hand, choose to quit and give up whenever they encounter failures and setbacks. They choose the easy way out.
This is why so many people have dreams and goals, but only a minority of them are able to materialize what they want in life.
Imagine if your goal is to become a successful YouTuber. You plan to publish 2 videos every week. Two months later, you have published 8 videos, but the number of subscribers to your channel is less than 100. How do you feel?
Not good, right? And this is where most people choose to give up. This is also where your level of determination plays an important role.
Someone truly determined will continue to improve and work on his goal no matter what, which is to build a successful YouTube channel.
However, those who lack determination will give up on their goal. They will choose to do something else. And they will give lousy excuses as to why they can’t make it.
3. Determination makes you work hard and become relentless
That’s right, people who are determined are willing to work hard for what they want. But people who lack determination will choose to stay in their comfort zone and refuse to change.
If you want to know your level of determination, just look at how hard you work toward your goal. Your action says it all.
People who are NOT determined will only work on their goals when they are convenient. They will only choose to pursue their dreams and take action whenever they are motivated.
But people who are determined will do it no matter what, even when they don’t feel like it.
Do you know that Tiger Woods trained in the rain at midnight? When his friend saw him hitting golf balls at 3 AM and asked him about it, he said, “It doesn’t rain very often in Northern California. It’s the only chance I have to practice hitting in the rain.” You can read the story here.
And that was why Tiger Woods became one of the best golfers in the world. He was determined and committed to making it to the top.
As you can see, when you are determined to do something or to achieve a target, you will become relentless. You are willing to go all out (or go all-in) and make it happen.
Being determined makes you work extremely hard. It gives you the strength and the mental toughness to overcome all odds and take massive action.
So, are you determined to achieve your goals no matter what?
4. Determination improves your creativity and helps you find a way
When there is a will, there will always be a way. It is not about whether you can achieve the success you desire, it is about your determination for it. Success has nothing to do with the ‘how’, but everything to do with the ‘why’.
A lot of people get it wrong and think that they lack the know-how, or the knowledge, or the talent, and that is why they cannot succeed.
However, it is not the know-how, your knowledge, or your skills that will determine your success. It is your will, your determination, and how persistent you are.
You see, no one was born a master. Every master was once a beginner. And that means you can learn to get good at something.
If you think that successful people can achieve outstanding results because they are talented or skillful, think again…
Do you know that Soichiro Honda’s factory was bombed twice due to war, and was leveled a third time after an earthquake? But Honda was determined to make it. That was how he got the idea of inserting a motor into a bicycle, and that was how Honda Super Cub was born. And the rest was history.
J.K. Rowling is the first billionaire author after she published her Harry Potter books. However, she wasn’t born with a silver spoon. Rowling was jobless, divorced, and broke. She had to live on government welfare. But she was determined and kept writing until she turned her dream into reality.
Steve Jobs, the legend who co-founded Apple was fired from the very company he started. But he was determined and passionate about what he did. And so he started another company called NeXT and also bought Pixar. After that, Apple bought NeXT and Jobs went back to Apple to become the CEO. He then launched iPod, iPad, and iPhone, which revolutionized the entire tech and mobile industry.
The more you study the biographies of successful people, the more you will understand how being determined played a vital role in reaching success.
When you are determined, you will find a way. And if you can’t find a way, you will make one!
So, are you determined to succeed? If you do, you will find a way.
5. Determination enables you to focus better and be more productive
Success is not a walk in the park. And things will definitely go wrong in your journey. Mistakes, failures, and setbacks are inevitable.
But when you are determined and when things go wrong, you can still maintain your motivation and focus. That’s one of the most important benefits of being self-determined. It allows you to stay focused even when things are not going your way.
People are often affected by their feelings and emotions. When you buy a stock and the whole market goes into panic selling, you will be affected and wanted to sell too.
You want to learn from Warren Buffett’s ability, which is to ‘divorce’ yourself from whatever is going around you.
There is no doubt that Buffett is a genius when it comes to identifying companies that are undervalued and he just loves numbers so much. He can read the company’s annual reports from back-to-back.
Besides his skill in finding undervalued companies, another thing that makes him one of the greatest investors in the world is his ability to hold on to the stocks even when the market fluctuates.
Buffett seems to be able to ignore the market performance and divorce himself from all the noises around him while holding on to his stocks and his decisions.
This requires a lot of determination and emotional reserve.
You see, most people are emotionally affected when the prices of stocks in the market fluctuate. People will tell you to sell or to buy, which eventually will make you irrational and fearful. You can read more about Warren Buffett’s secret to success here.
As you can see, when you are highly determined, you will be able to focus on your goals better. You know what result you are looking for, and it gives you the ability to stick to the plan until you make it.
