Permission to Rest: What Happened When I Embraced Stillness

No one builds a career on their own.Behind every success story is a mentor or, often, a series of them. These are the people who saw potential before it was obvious. They challenged growth before it was comfortable.

Lana Savic is one of the coaches that we found this month and we did a little interview with her. […]

Or simply use one of them in your birthday speech to your friend, sister, brother, coworker or whoever you are celebrating to make them laugh and make their special day even more fun.“You are only young once, but you can stay immature indefinitely.” – Ogden Nash“I believe you forgot my birthday present last year, so now I’m returning the favor. Happy Birthday!” – Unknown“Put candles in a cake, it’s a birthday cake.

If you’ve felt stuck lately, you’re not alone.

By Ray Pang, Founder of the Global Freedom Initiative“Freedom comes for all of us, or none of us.”I didn’t understand the full weight of this Truth until I found myself — in 2023 — sitting alone in my parents’ apartment back in Singapore.No income.No clarity.And a whisper inside me I could no longer ignore:“You built everything… except yourself.”Just a few months prior, I had walked away from a multimillion-dollar company I co-founded. From the outside, I had “made it”: 7-figure revenue, a growing team, high-impact clientele.

“Being cut off from our own natural self-compassion is one of the greatest impairments we can suffer.” ~Gabor Mate

If it keeps you busy but will hold you back someday, it’s a distraction. Don’t settle.There’s a big difference between empty fatigue and gratifying exhaustion.

Q: My partner and I have ADHD and rejection sensitive dysphoria. We feed off each other’s negativity. He reacts defensively or spitefully.

Q: “I know that I’m autistic, but I require a diagnosis for the support I need. How do I communicate to my clinician in a respectful way that I’m smart and read many of the same materials they do? Trying to get a proper diagnosis has been exhausting.”First, I would encourage you not to be defensive during your visit.

Use one or a couple of them for one of the three things mentioned above or for social media posts, group chats or texts to make this celebration of love a fun and lighthearted one.“The best thing you can do is find a person who loves you for exactly who you are: good mood, bad mood, ugly, pretty, handsome, what have you. The right person is still going to think the sun shines out of your ass.

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I hope you’ll find the perfect quote here – or maybe a combination of a few of them – to help make that birthday celebration an extra meaningful and memorable one.“Today is the oldest you have been, and the youngest you will ever be. Make the most of it!” – Nicky Gumbel“Today you are you! That is truer than true! There is no one alive who is you-er than you!” – Dr.

Let’s cut to the chase today. What you ultimately do comes out of who you believe you are. You have to practice believing in yourself and ignoring the naysayers. Because while you may not be able to control the impolite and unfair things some people say and do, you can press forward and decide not to be endlessly derailed by them.Of course I know that’s much easier said than done in life, especially during transitional periods of growth and change, but you must remind yourself that it can be done!How?Start by leveraging the right daily affirmations more often.

“I was thinking one day and I realized that if I just had somebody behind me all the way to motivate me I could make a big difference. Nobody came along like that so I just became that person for myself.”UnknownStaying motivated until you reach your goals and dreams isn’t always easy.There are often roadblocks, plateaus and valleys along the way where you can get into a slump.

“Care about what other people think and you will always be their prisoner.” ~Lao Tzu

Personal development is a never-ending journey since we all grow, change, and develop throughout our lives. However, it is also a fundamental psychological concept that encompasses self-improvement, self-awareness, and personal growth.

Mental clarity has been linked to sleep, hydration, and reducing screen time for decades. For instance, an NCBI study states that proper sleep maintains serotonin and dopamine, which help with mood regulation and mental clarity. Therefore, sleep, especially the rapid eye movement phase, is important for consolidating memories.

Traveling through Europe can be an exciting and enriching experience. Over the course of your trip, you’ll visit iconic landmarks, explore quaint villages, and soak in the local culture. However, to make the most of your vacation, you need to pack with care. After all, the right items can ensure comfort, convenience, and peace of mind throughout your journey. 

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And if you’re the one getting married then I wish you the very best and would like to add that plenty of these timeless sayings could work well for your wedding vows too.“A happy marriage is a long conversation which always seems too short.” – André Maurois“Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.” – Lao Tzu“Being married is like having somebody permanently in your corner. It feels limitless, not limited.” – Gloria Steinem“Happy is the man who finds a true friend, and far happier is he who finds that true friend in his wife.” – Franz Schubert“The secret is that you just take care of each other and admire each other and support each other and you get that back.” – Ina Garten“The highest happiness on earth is marriage.” – William Lyon Phelps“A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person.” – Mignon McLaughlin“Love recognizes no barriers.

Choosing the right treatment setting is a key step in recovery from mental health or substance use issues. Getting the correct care can make a big difference in long-term success. Many options exist, and understanding the differences helps you or your loved ones make smarter choices. According to recent studies, about 80% of people with mental health issues seek outpatient care first, but severe cases often need inpatient support. Explore the benefits of Intensive Outpatient vs. Inpatient Treatment. Find the right path to recovery that aligns with your personal circumstances.

Do you sometimes see people running around enjoying life and wonder what you’re missing? Sometimes I used to think I must be a horrible person. I had so many things going for me, and I still couldn’t be happy. I would ask myself, is there something wrong with me? Am I a narcissist?

Choosing the right treatment setting is a key step in recovery from mental health or substance use issues. Getting the correct care can make a big difference in long-term success. Many options exist, and understanding the differences helps you or your loved ones make smarter choices. According to recent studies, about 80% of people with mental health issues seek outpatient care first, but severe cases often need inpatient support. Explore the benefits of Intensive Outpatient vs. Inpatient Treatment. Find the right path to recovery that aligns with your personal circumstances.

What’s the leading cause of death among women worldwide?No, it’s not cancer. In fact, the number of worldwide deaths from all types of cancer combined is equivalent to half the number of fatalities caused by heart disease in women.More than 60 million women in the United States have heart disease — and for the large majority, serious cardiac problems begin in perimenopause when estrogen, which protects the heart, decreases dramatically.While the risk for cardiovascular disease increases in all women during perimenopause, women with ADHD may face an even greater risk than their non-ADHD peers.

Q: I’m going through a divorce. Because of my ADHD and impulsive spending, my husband managed our finances. I currently work part-time in a job with no benefits.

I hope these quotes will help lift your spirits both in the easy and bright times and in the dark times of the season and life.“To be happy you must be your own sunshine.” – C.E. Jerningham“Just living is not enough… One must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower.” – Hans Christian Andersen“Keep your face to the sun and you will never see the shadows.” – Helen Keller“Friends are the sunshine of life.” – John Hay“Some people are so much sunshine to the square inch.” – Walt Whitman“O, Sunshine! The most precious gold to be found on earth.” – Roman Payne“Laughter is a sunbeam of the soul.” – Thomas Mann“In the sun, I feel as one.” – Kurt Cobain“His laughter… sparkled like a splash of water in sunlight.” – Joseph Lelyveld“How glorious a greeting the sun gives the mountains!” – John Muir“The sun is new each day.” – Heraclitus“My sun sets to rise again.” – Robert Browning“The sun is but a morning star.” – Henry David Thoreau“A flower cannot blossom without sunshine, and man cannot live without love.” – Max Muller“The Sun, the hearth of affection and life, pours burning love on the delighted earth.” – Arthur Rimbaud“The moon only glows when kissed by the sun.” – R.

The goal each and every day of your life is to gradually grow stronger on the inside, so that less and less on the outside can affect your inner wellness without your conscious permission.Truth be told, how you cope with unexpected problems and frustrations can easily be the difference between living a good life and living an unhealthy one. If you choose unhealthy coping mechanisms like avoidance or denial, for example, you can quickly turn a tough situation into a tragic one.

If everything has felt like too much lately, I get it.

You’re in one of those long webinars. The speaker is droning on and on about something vague. Time seems to flow in an absurdly slow manner.

Opportunities are like sunrises, if we wait too long, we miss them.Too often we waste our time waiting for the ideal path to appear. But it never does of course. Because we forget that paths are made by walking, not waiting.