Theodore Roosevelt speech: "It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who… Continue reading The Arena Builds Confidence
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Fear Clouds Confidence (Podcast)
This is the first podcast episode in the Confidence Challenge. Check out the previous challenges on my blog and my YouTube to not miss a day of the Confidence Building Challenge this August! Today's topic is how fear can cloud confidence and what to do about it... Click to play! You can follow the Mindset… Continue reading Fear Clouds Confidence (Podcast)
Podcast: How to Reinvent Yourself
In life, we all go through periods where we are forced into a transition or when we feel ready for one. This time of reinvention can be hard to navigate when you're uncomfortable and unsure. Here are some of my thoughts and tips about how to reinvent yourself in times of transition... Click to play!… Continue reading Podcast: How to Reinvent Yourself
How To Get Out Of A Low Mood
When you're in a low mood, it can feel like it will last forever. You get frustrated with yourself because you want to have a good day, or get things done, but your mind is fighting against you. Well, if you're like me and you've recently gone through a low mood (or are in one… Continue reading How To Get Out Of A Low Mood
How Gratitude Changes What We See
The world looks entirely different when viewed through the lens of gratitude. We spend so much of our time complaining, seeing only the bad, and wishing things could be different. If only I have more money, then I'd be happy. If only I had a husband, then I'd be happy. If only I lost one… Continue reading How Gratitude Changes What We See
Video: Feeling Stuck – We Need to Decide
If you feel stuck or lost and need a change that just won't come, give this video a watch...
Video: Putting Life Into Perspective
It only takes an anniversary, a birthday, a public holiday for us to reflect on those we've lost and suddenly begin to put life into perspective... Click to watch... https://youtu.be/0_2iDW-euTU Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to my YouTube channel for weekly inspiration in the form of videos. And, of… Continue reading Video: Putting Life Into Perspective
Why Representation in Media Matters
Growing up, I didn't see many girls who looked like me on the TV. They weren't in the books, on billboards, or in films, either. Thankfully, this is starting to change but it's still not where it needs to be. You see, if you're a child who's not white, it can be hard to grow… Continue reading Why Representation in Media Matters
Life-Paralysis: What Holds Us Back?
There are things that hold us back in life, but how and why? Lets discuss life paralysis...
My Thoughts On Communication and Connection
Here are my thoughts on why we fall victim to disconnection and poor communication and how we can do better to cultivate connection in this complex world of today... Empathy over sympathy Sympathy is "I feel sorry for you," which doesn't take away my pain, or share it, or take away my shame and… Continue reading My Thoughts On Communication and Connection
S. R. Crawford 