Short messages on Positive change from Respect Yourself, the guidance site for young people to help make good decisions in life.
When you speak to an older person about their life, ask if they would do things differently or exactly the same. Understand that right now YOU are the one living the life you will speak of when you are older. Make your actions count.
It doesn’t take immense bravery, strength, or vision to change the trajectory of your life. It takes one tiny step in a new direction, backed by belief not in the destination, but in the journey and yourself.
“The future depends on what you do today” – Mahatma Gandhi
The only way something will change for the better, is if you take positive action.
“The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing” – Edmund Burke
When you see yourself as the hero of your own story, you radically transform how you perceive and treat yourself, how you view and meet challenges, and what you believe you deserve and can achieve in life.
Whether you’re looking to transform your professional life or your personal life, no matter how old you are or what you’ve experienced, you can be proactive, empowered, and committed to growth and forward momentum – not a passive audience member watching life go by.
The only thing that we really have control of is our emotions when dealing with situations. Gaining perspective is a wonderful tool for sustaining a meaningful and fulfilling life.
If you feel a flash of fear about an upcoming deadline or event, make it an opportunity to make a plan of action to get fully prepared, whether that means getting started on a paper, rehearsing for a play or practicing a speech.
Fear can be used as a tool to help us identify problems and solve them effectively. It’s a guidepost that warns us when something needs attention. Once the discomfort of the initial wave of fear passes, examine it more closely to see what you can learn.