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How can you be a positive influence for those who know you? Keep fighting. Start every day with a positive mindset. Free 30 Days of Positivity email course. https://ed.gr/dw1az #speakingbipolar #lifequotes #quotesoftheday #quotesdaily #quotes #qotd … …
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The past can be a scary thing. Mine is full of dark memories, both of awful things I did and horrendous things that were done to me. It’s natural to feel some shame and regret as you look back. But getting stuck there will hurt you. When I first started …
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I don’t know. Why are we so afraid of those three little words? Do we think people will assume we’re stupid? Are we afraid they will stop loving us? Maybe it’s not always been this way, but more and more I see people who fear saying the words. They dread …
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Learn how to apply the eat the frog method to bipolar disorder. Following the Mark Twain quote will help you reach stability and better mental health. Link to post in bio. | … SpeakingBipolar … Learn how to apply the eat the frog method to …
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It started with the speakers, and it all went downhill from there. I pulled up YouTube music on my office computer and clicked the play button and waited for the familiar beats. And waited. And waited. No music greeted me, nor the happy timbre of my …
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Imagine a friend gave you a 50-carat diamond. How would you feel? What would that brilliant rock mean to you? Would you simply toss it outside and forget about it? According to the website, The Diamond Pro, a one-carat diamond is worth $2,500-$18,000. …
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“I’m indigent,” a client told me today. His shirt was in tatters from excessive wear, and the aroma following him was far from floral, but my heart went out to him. He had nothing, but was trying to do his best. “I can’t pay today,” he continued. "But I …
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Few things are as satisfying as putting thoughts into words and sharing them with others. Writing can be a great way to express yourself, and it has been shown to be very beneficial for mental health. It can help you work through difficult emotions, deal …
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I didn’t like her to start. She was my friend’s cousin, and although she was pretty, she wasn’t a temptation. She was too short, too quiet. As time passed, she made sure I knew she was interested by finding reasons to touch me, laughing at every stupid …
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Tell me about your walls. No, not the four surrounding the room where you are reading this story. Instead, I mean your bipolar walls, the ones you build to protect yourself and others. If you have bipolar disorder, you’re skilled at building walls. You …
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Depressive cycles lasting more than a few days are the worst. It feels like the storm will never end. The darkness creeps in from every side. It’s a struggle to hold on to hope, no matter how hard you try. It’s vital to remember every trial has an …
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I grew up in rural Wisconsin. Our home sat on eight acres, a grassy island surrounded by cows and cornfields. There were five outbuildings and a barn on the property, all fairly close to the house. Our parents gave us strict orders to stay out of all the …
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My backyard a few nights ago. My favorite place to relax these days. #tennessee_life #wonderfulplace #summernight #smokymountains #earthlandscape #awesome_naturepix #amazing_pictures #instagramtennessee … SpeakingBipolar … My backyard a few nights ago. My …
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I write my newsletters a few days before I send them. I’m a subscriber to my list, so that way I can see when the email goes out. When it goes out, I read it again just to see what I think. I have to admit, the last one left me a little concerned. While I …
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When the darkness seems too deep to swim in, you just have one task: find your way out. You will always find light, even if it’s hidden behind thick clouds. It’s even there in experiences that feel like total defeat. A positive outlook can help you …
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Have you ever been lost? In my early twenties, I owned a credit research company. It was my job to visit area courthouses to collect information on property sales, tax liens, and bankruptcies. This was in the early 1990s, before the internet and when most …
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I’m never more at peace than when I’m standing on the edge of the ocean. As the waves crash against the shore, endless soldiers storming the beach, each white cap washes the stress from my body. Water is an amazing substance. After a long day, it comforts …
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Images from the news flood my brain. My heart weeps for the families of those affected. Pick the story. It doesn’t matter. One is just as awful as the next. Days go by with my stomach in knots, worrying about what might happen to my family. Can you …
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I love mechanical clocks. The more intricate and complicated, the better. From grandfather clocks to cuckoos, they all amaze me. Once upon a time, I even dreamed of designing cuckoo clocks. We had a cuckoo in my childhood home, and it still hangs on the …
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When was your last win? Yesterday? A month ago? When you were 12? I’ll bet it was today, but you didn’t even notice. As busy humans, we get so fixed on our big goals that we lose sight of what we’re accomplishing along the way. But every big win is made …
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Do you remember lying in the grass watching clouds roll over? Did you imagine them to be animals, trees, or monsters? For kids, clouds are amazing. I spent many hours of my childhood lying in the lush green grass examining these wonders. I saw pirate …
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Friends are essential for a happy life. But how many friends do you need? When I was young, I believed hundreds of friends were necessary. I tried to be likable to everyone. It made me sick any time I found out someone didn’t like me. Part of it was …
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I love to laugh. Most things amuse me. I also laugh when I’m nervous or uncomfortable. That’s not always funny. When I was 13, my sister and I giggled through my grandma’s funeral. The minister was not impressed. There was nothing funny, but we were both …
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I love science fiction. When the world around me gets to be too much, I slip into the fantasy of a fictional world where I know they will resolve the worst disasters within 45 minutes. A few nights ago, I was watching an episode of Stargate: Atlantis …
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The same is true for living with mental illness. Some days you will fail, but you’re learning how to succeed. Keep fighting. Start every day positively. Free 30 Days of Positivity course. https://ed.gr/dw1a4 #speakingbipolar #lifequotes #quotesoftheday …
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This includes admitting them to yourself. Keep fighting. Start every day with a positive mindset. Free 30 Days of Positivity email course. https://ed.gr/dw1a6 #speakingbipolar #lifequotes #quotesoftheday #quotesdaily #quotes #qotd … SpeakingBipolar … This …
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Be the light someone desperately needs. Keep fighting. Start every day with a positive mindset. Free 30 Days of Positivity email course. https://ed.gr/dw1a7 #speakingbipolar #lifequotes #quotesoftheday #quotesdaily #quotes #qotd … SpeakingBipolar … Be the …
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What Would Happen If You Tried? Potential is a marvelous thing. In the frame of a second, anything is possible. The tiniest moment can change your life. Every time I publish a post online or send out an email newsletter, I think about potential. My …
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I love trees. If you observe them, there’s so many things you can learn. Trees are stalwart protectors, eternal givers, and vibrant artists. One of my favorite traits is a tree’s ability to be adaptable. Despite the hottest summers, the coldest winters, …
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Why are we so afraid of failure? From our first days of school, we’re taught that failing is the worst thing we can do, but failure is essential for growth. Children learn to walk by repeatedly falling down. Each fall could be viewed as a failure, but the …
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