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How To Write Your Manifesto

November 13, 2020October 12, 2015 byBarrie Davenport

Check out anyone’s Facebook page, and you’ll get a story of who they are. Yes, a story, but not necessarily the real picture. Not the manifesto of their lives or the depths of their souls.

What we put out to the world and how we present ourselves is just the overcoat of our true selves. It’s the glossy surface of the deeper, more complicated, and frankly more interesting people we really are.

I find people with histories, baggage, flaws, and regrets far more compelling than those who lives appear perfect and “normal” — whatever that is. Give me a messed up soul who’s examined their lives and can embrace their flaws over the veneered perfectionist whose mask never slips any day.

What Is My Passion? 10 Reasons You Need To Ask Yourself This Question

November 13, 2020August 17, 2015 byBarrie Davenport

Too many of us live lives of quiet desperation not understanding how to find yourpassion in life.

They wake up with a low-level sense of dread, anxiety, or sadness.

They go to their jobs and feel under-utilized, unappreciated, and underwhelmed.

When they get home, theyfeel mentally and physically exhausted, with just enough energy to take care of the kids, fix a meal, and plop on the couch to watch a few hours of TV.

Jobs For Introverts: 395 Careers Based On Your Personality Type

October 1, 2020August 4, 2015 byBarrie Davenport

Would you consider yourself an introvert?

I am, and I have grown to appreciate my introverted nature more and more over the years. Even though Western culture tends to celebrate extraverts and reward many extraverted behaviors, I’ve learned that introverts possess strengths that are equally valuable and important.

Since introverts make up about a third of the population, it’s important for everyone to understand their traits and behaviors and recognize how to benefit from whatintrovertshave to offer in both personal and professional settings.

6 Simple Ways To Become An Optimistic Person + An Attitude Quiz

September 9, 2020居ly 13, 2015 byBarrie Davenport

Have you ever been so worried about something that just being around an upbeat person really pissed you off?

How can they be so positive when things are going so crappy for you? What do they have to be so happy about?

It does appear that some people are born optimists. The world can be falling down around them, but they still have a smile on their face and a spring in their step.

10 Ways To Snap Out Of Apathy

October 1, 2020居ne 1, 2015 byBarrie Davenport

If there’s such a thing as a “belly-up” emotion, apathy fits the bill.

Apathy is actually defined as the absence of emotion.

It’s white noise. Dead air. You feel like a chunk of flavorless tofu. Not happy. Not sad. Not angry. And certainly not passionate.

You’ve probably heard people say they knew they were out of love when they no longer got angry. The relationship had flat-lined, love had disappeared, and it wasn’t worth the effort of anger anymore.

How To Start Over In Life: 10 Ways To Reinvent Yourself

September 9, 2020May 25, 2015 byBarrie Davenport

I am in a brand new phase of life. I never thought I would arrive here, but here I am.

I could have chosen to resist, to cling to the status quo, but instead, I’ve decided to embrace the change and set off on a new adventure.

As of last week when my youngest daughter graduated from high school, I am officially an empty nester. She heads off to college in a couple of months, and her departure marks the official end of my day-to-day parenting role. It is a bitter-sweet phase, one that is natural and expected but tinged with sadness nonetheless.

9 Benefits Of Positive Thinking And How It Can Keep You Alive

April 21, 2021March 9, 2015 byBarrie Davenport

woman beside beach with rainbow benefits of positive thinking

Here’s an interesting science fact that immediately illustrates the benefits ofpositive thinking. You produce about 50,000 thoughts a day according to the National Science Foundation.

50000年,70 - 80%的负thoughts. That’s around 40,000 negative thoughts a day or 14,600,000 a year.

We are constantly simmering in a brew of negativity and need help with positive thinking.

Now maybe you are someone with a naturally sunny disposition. Let’s say you are 50% more positive than the average person. That’s still 20,000 negative thoughts a day — far more than you want or need.

There’s a reason we have so many negative thoughts. Research has proven that negative thoughts and emotions program your brain to take a specific action. These thoughts and emotions focus your mind and block out other thoughts so you can take the action.