


While this example may be extreme, my message is don't give up and success will follow.Ĥ. Thomas Edison failed 10,000 times before perfecting the light bulb. Believe in yourself and remember you are capable of great things. Success is like running a marathon it takes time, persistence, and mental training. Remember why you started, know where you are going, and stay laser-focused on the prize. You have to know where you are going – and then stay the course. Stay motivated."People with goals succeed because they know where they are going…it's as simple as that." -Earl Nightingale, personal development pioneer and radio legend Related: Become More Positive With These 5 Tips 3.

An attitude of gratitude is also found to reduce stress by focusing on what we have instead of what we don't.įinally, sometimes we just need to heed the advice from the popular movie Frozen and simply "let it go." Managing and letting go of stress will change your life. A University of California, Davis study suggests focusing on the present may actually lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol. Meditation is popular, and for good reason. Some people exercise or read others paint or listen to music. Strategies to relieve stress are different for everyone. On a 10-point scale, Americans age 18-33 report an average stress level of 5.4 compared to the national average of 4.9. Take note, Millennials, because, according to the American Psychological Association, you have it the worst. Stress wreaks havoc on every aspect of your life how you carry it can literally make or break you. "It's not the load that breaks you, it's the way you carry it." - Lou Holtz, former college football coach and current sports analyst and motivational speaker Doing what you love fuels you, puts you in a positive frame of mind, and allows you to live a meaningful life. Whatever it is, following your inner compass is the first step to a strong mental outlook. Reflect on what makes you happy, what propels you. Joy is a necessity and fundamental to our wellbeing. Find your inner bliss."We need joy as we need air." –Maya Angelou, renowned author, poet, and civil rights activist
