# Self improvement
Opinion: Nothing Lasts Forever
The Senselessness of War Forever Disappears When We Die. “Falling Away.” by Hammonton Photography is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0. The views and observations expressed in this article are the opinions of the author. They are presented for informational purposes only and should not be construed to suggest or recommend any specific course of action. -- Ken Kayse.
Opinion: Make each day your masterpiece.
**This blog post is trying to explain the quote based on my opinion, thoughts, and thinking. “Make each day your masterpiece.” – John Wooden. It is not always easy to feel like your life is going in the right direction. It can be hard to find the motivation and keep it up.
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Nutrition pathways towards a healthier lifestyle.
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Opinion: Failures are often the result of giving up too soon, not knowing how close they were to success.
**This blog post is trying to explain the quote based on my opinion, thoughts, and thinking. “Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.”– Thomas A. Edison.
Opinion - Gain More Freedom
Can you imagine a life without freedom? It is difficult for those in a reasonably free country like America to do so, but are you truly free? True freedom goes beyond countries and governments, coming from within. Why do we allow others and other things to steal our freedom? We can stop these thieves with a little knowledge. Let's look at what you can do to create more freedom in your life.
Opinion: When you’re afraid you won’t be good enough, you may put your dreams and ambitions on hold.
**This blog post is totally based on my personal experience, opinion, and thinking. It's not always easy to have the courage to go after what we want. And that goes doubly for those of us who struggle with insecurity and self-doubt.
Using fear to propel rather than paralyze
Have you ever heard the 'false evidence appearing real' acronym to describe fear? According to Oxford Languages, the actual definition of fear is " an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat. This acronym then discounts the legitimacy of our emotions by defining them as false.
There were times when I never expected my marriage to be successful
**This is a work of nonfiction based on actual events that I have experienced firsthand; used with permission. People change you. They can transform your emotions, energy, and life trajectory in unbelievable ways — especially when you engage in intimate relationships with them.
I stopped hating my stepchild's biological mother after years of being angry
**This is a work of nonfiction based on actual events that I have experienced firsthand; used with permission. Hate is a strong word. But many of us still use it. I did too. I have used it many times in my role as a stepmother in regard to my stepchild’s biological mother.
5 Ways To Go From a Scarcity to Abundance Mindset
Stephen Covey first coined the terms abundance and scarcity mindsets in his book titled “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People.” His book has changed the way that people look at success and his ideas are extremely thought-provoking in our own lives.
Opinion: Life is too short to wake up with regrets.
** This blog post is based on my thinking and my opinion. Though nobody wants to regret their mistakes, regret is inevitable in life. We regret losing a loved one, or when we missed an opportunity for a relationship, we wish we had continued playing instead of quitting after one game. We all make mistakes, and that’s okay — it’s how we learn from them that counts.
Opinion: It Happened Again! I No Longer Fit in My (S) Clothes
Photo by mali maeder from Pexels.com. “Our bodies change. Our minds change. Our hearts change.”— Emma Stone. Since I was a teenager, I have been the same size; there hasn’t been much change in that arena, and it isn’t much of an afterthought until now.
5 Key Things Positive People Do Differently
There’s mounting evidencedemonstrating that positive people live longer and better than their negative counterparts. Not only do these cheerful types enjoy less stress, anxiety, and depression, but they also live longer with fewer diseases.
10 Steps to Becoming a Better You
Do you ever want to be a better version of yourself? Maybe it feels like it’s time to grow up a little bit or move on from a certain phase in your life. Maybe you’re just bored and ready for a new challenge. Whatever your circumstances, the following ten tips will help you level-up in any area of your life that you focus on.
9 Positive Phrases Everyone Should Add to Their Vocabulary
It should go without saying that positivity lies at the heart of positive psychology. On the other hand, positivity isn’t only about smiling and being upbeat. It’s about one’s entire outlook on life and their propensity to focus on the positive aspects of life.