“Quejarte de un Dios callado mientras tu Biblia está cerrada, es como quejarte de que no recibes mensajes de texto cuando tu teléfono está apagado.”
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“I’m proud of my heart. It’s been played, stabbed, cheated, burned, and broken, but somehow it still works.”
— Unknown
You know it’s time to move on when …
1. They treat you as if you are not important.
2. They prioritise other people and things over you.
3. They show more interest in another person.
4. They push you away when you try to get close
5. They deliberately hurt you, and they don’t seem to care.
6. They complicate life in unnecessary ways.
7. They leave you feeling miserable, unwanted and upset.
7 Tips for Taking Care of your Mental Health
1. Take care of your physical health as this affects your mental health.
2. Take time-out and give yourself some space. You need to get away from the busyness.
3. Invest time in hobbies and doing things you love. These help you to switch off and get in touch with yourself.
4. Develop an attitude of gratitude as that can help remind you of some good things in your life.
5. If you can, do your best to stay in top of the mess as a tidy room can help you feel less stressed.
6. Have at least one friend you can turn to when you’re down, as we all need someone who we know is there for us,
7. Avoid toxic people who leave you feeling bad. You have a right to establish healthy boundaries.
How to Recognize a Toxic Friend
1. Is this a person who always puts you down? A friend is someone who accepts you as you are – and allows you to be different, and to think for yourself, and to make your own decisions – without an explanation. However, if a person is demeaning or always puts you down, criticises your opinions, or the way you dress or look, then that’s someone to avoid as they’re a toxic friend.
2. Do they gossip about you? A friend is someone you can totally trust. You can share your deepest secrets, and say what’s on your mind – and they won’t tell a person or betray your trust. However, if you always have to watch what you say around a friend, as they’re likely to gossip or let a secret slip, then it’s likely that this person is a toxic friend.
3. Do they constantly mock and make fun of you? A bit of gentle ribbing shows affection between friends. But if they’re always making fun of you, or highlighting your faults, or attacking you in public, then they’re not a genuine friend.
4. How do you feel after being with your friend? Think about your answers to the following:
- Do you feel defensive when you spend time with them?
- Do you feel hurt or upset after spending time with them?
- Do you feel as if you always have to justify yourself instead of being natural around your friend?
- Do you enjoy their company or do you feel ambivalent?
- Do they undermine your confidence and self-esteem?
- Do you feel attacked and used after spending time with them?
- Does the friendship feel unbalanced and require a lot of work?
- Is it more a competition than a genuine friendship?
Note: If you recognize the signs of a toxic friend, then it’s time to move on and find a different friend. Being with this person will wreak your happiness.
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“¿Hija ves las estrellas? Brillan en la oscuridad, a pesar de que pasan las nubes, continúan brillando y en el mismo lugar. Así es como tienes que ser. Tienes que brillar en la oscuridad, tienes que ser luz. E incluso si surgen las dificultades, puedes permanecer firme y brillante como ellas.”
— RG (via notasdelcielo)
“Cuando la realidad me cierra el paso a tu corazón, me escabullo por las sábanas y le pido a la noche que me conceda el deseo de soñarte una vez más…”
“Es fácil escribir cosas hermosas, lo realmente difícil, es encontrar a alguien que se adapte a cada hermoso verso tuyo.”
— Daniel
Source: sobre-mi
“Healing begins when you share your story with safe people.”
— Unknown
How to Find the Right Relationship
1. Know yourself – what you want, and do not want.
2. Have good boundaries – know what it is healthy, and what crosses that line.
3. Know your value, and require respect.
4. Get out there and meet a wide range of people.
5. Give people a reasonable chance.
6. Don’t put people into a box; be open to being surprised.
7. Be persistent in your search for true love.
“You’re a fighter. Look at everything you’ve overcome. Don’t give up now.”
— Olivia Benson
“Happiness will come to you when you let go of the hurt that is holding you back.”
— Unknown
7 Things that Block your Happiness
1. Self hatred and self blame
2. Not being able to let go of the past.
3. Not being able to forgive yourself.
4. Not being able to cherish who you are.
5. Needing others to love and validate you.
6. Letting other people define who you are.
7. Trying to be perfect, and to please everyone.
“I am a strong person. But every once in a while I would like someone to hold my hand and tell me things are going to be OK.”
— Unknown
“A huge amount of freedom comes when you take nothing personally.”
— Don Miguel Ruiz
“Do not be afraid to walk the path that you must go just because you cannot see the end. The path becomes clearer as you continue to go on.”
— Tracy Allen
How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others
How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others
1. Don’t listen to the voice inside your head that tells you that you are inadequate.
2. Don’t hang out with people who look for the flaws and can’t see the best in the people in their lives.
3. Recognise that each person is different and unique. There is no-one like you - and you have great attributes.
4. Take note of your efforts, and the progress you have made. You’ve already come far. You should celebrate that!
5. Appreciate others, and what you gain from them. Don’t see them as people who undermine you.
6. Remember that NO-ONE is perfect at all - and that other people struggle with the same stuff as well.
7. Go after what matters the most in this life: being loyal, and thoughtful, and caring, and kind.