Occasional moments of depression and persistent negative moods can feel like a heavy burden. It seems like a dark shadow has slowly but steadily crept over your entire life, influencing each area in a negative way. And even though you may feel as if you are facing your struggle entirely alone, there are many other individuals confronted with similar problems. Acknowledging the symptoms and developing a better understanding of the potential root causes are essential steps to start the journey of recovery. To help you in your healing process, we’ve collected the following inspirational depression quotes from individuals who were…
Author: Steve Mueller
Through the ups and downs of life, inspiring authors and other guides/mentors are always at your side. No matter if they help you in person with sound advice or with their written teachings, these individuals always provide something of value in your present situation. They may help you to rediscover the joy and beauty of life just as much as they will help you to keep moving when the going gets tough. To celebrate the marvelous insights of the companions that guide us through life, we’ve created a hand-picked selection of the most famous quotes about life. Enjoy these insightful…
Every generation has its favorite athletes. Usually, these are pretty good professionals that are adored by the masses. And while there are hundreds if not thousands of skilled athletes, the number of those who truly excel in their given profession is astonishingly low. But every once in a while, there comes a young individual along who grows into the talent of the century. These are the remarkable athletes that stand apart from the rest. These are the true champions that define an entire century within their area. It’s not unusual that they manage to break a vast number of records…
Books are doors to magical worlds that take you on exciting journeys over the course of hundreds of pages. If you are a true book enthusiast, you will simply love that thrilling feeling you have whenever you’ve picked up a new book and are excited to delve into a new adventure. Within the pages of a book can be found epic adventures and marvelous character arcs – captured by ink for eternity. Even though many people may be reading the very same book, the story and its characters will always be entirely unique to your own imagination. As you can…
Let’s face it, we all know these days. You wake up in the morning, you feel physically as well as mentally exhausted and every fiber of your body wants to stay in your comfortably warm bed. Originally, you had planned to work out in the morning because you wanted to get one step closer to reaching your fitness goals. But now that the morning has come and you actually do have to work out, everything else becomes a lot more interesting than torturing yourself yet again in the gym. To help you overcome the workout blues we’ve created a collection…
Life can be a truly exciting adventure. But sometimes, there are those days, weeks, or even months, during which the going gets exceptionally tough. Life may confront you with trials and tribulations; it may push you to the ground and will leave you with the impression that all hope is gone. During these times of great difficulty, life will throw daunting challenges and larger-than-life obstacles at you. Whenever these tough times arise in your life, it can be quite beneficial to have a couple of positive and affirming life quotes at hand that help you to remember the true beauty…
Life is an adventurous journey. It is filled with surprises and unexpected adventures. And while most surprises are of a pleasant nature, living life still feels like you’re a wild roller coaster without knowing what comes next. Throughout childhood, adolescence, and adulthood, you’ll experience a wide spectrum of feelings and experiences. From excitement and euphoria to sadness and pain – it’s very likely that you’ve already gone through all these different emotions by the time of your school enrollment. But no matter how excited you were or how difficult the going got, there have always been supportive individuals at your…
The yearbooks of each high school are filled with mundane insights and wannabe-quotes. But every once in a while, there’s one student who manages to come up with the most epic quote of the decade. Some of the best senior quotes are subtly hidden so that they do not fall prey to the censorship of overprotective teachers. Other quotes are straight to your face and one really wonders how they’ve managed to remain in the yearbook. Be that as it may, senior quotes are a fantastic way to sum up your time in school with one sentence. Let’s have a…
The microblogging and social networking site Tumblr has quickly risen to great levels of popularity after being founded in 2007. Users of the platform cherish it is a place to freely express themselves and share interesting findings with their followers. Let’s have a look at some of the best life quotes from popular writers on Tumblr, but also interesting quotes about Tumblr by its users.
Life is an adventurous journey but sometimes, the going can get really tough. Occasionally, you may feel a little stuck in life – without knowing how to break free. Day after day passes, without providing the right opportunities to free yourself from being stuck. During these difficult days, annoying limitations and larger-than-life obstacles may prevent you from the pursuit of your dreams. What is worse, bad luck and mental sluggishness seem to accompany every one of your steps. Even though it seems incredibly difficult to overcome what is holding you back, there’s a lot you can do. Reading through a…
Gratitude and being thankful are the essential keys to happiness. In fact, happiness does not automatically lead to gratefulness. Instead, being grateful is what makes you truly happy. Thankfulness helps you to focus on the various aspects of your life that make your existence truly worthwhile. It shifts your focus from all your desires back to what you already have. Even more so, it helps you to avoid forgetting all the little things in life that make you happy. Being thankful reminds you not to take your life for granted. This, in turn, allows you to replace feeling entitled with…
When it comes to the topic of empathy, most people struggle to define the central character traits of empaths. They are left wondering what an empathic person actually is and whether or not they themselves classify as an empath. Most people also have great difficulties in answering the essential question on the subject: what is an empath? In the following, we will present you the central character traits of empathic people and give you interesting insights into the psyche of empaths. If you are wondering whether or not you are an empath, the following will help you to find a…
Life will confront you time and time again with unpleasant experiences. Many of these difficulties can deeply hurt you, leaving you behind in great emotional pain. No matter if it is a painful breakup that you are going through, dreams that are shattered in front of your eyes or another person treating you badly, none of these experiences are particularly pleasant. What is worse, you may not always be able to get rid of the pain. Over the years, the emotional dross accumulates, which can reduce your psychological well-being drastically. The following will introduce you to 17 magnificently powerful ways…
Thankfulness and appreciation are central keys to living a happy and fulfilled life. Without gratefulness, discontent begins to slowly emerge from deep inside our hearts. As a result of feeling dissatisfied, we seek to pursue ever more while never being fully satisfied with what we already have. Gratitude, however, can help you to break free from the vicious circle of an unhealthy, non-appreciative, and excessively materialistic lifestyle. By learning to be grateful for what you already have, you begin to see your life from a much brighter perspective. It helps you to be more aware of all the little wonders…
No matter if you’re on a date or occasionally talk to your crush, getting to know the girl you like can be quite difficult. You may be thinking of conversation starters but creative ideas escape you. Similarly, you may struggle to find the right questions to get an exciting conversation going. It’s fairly safe to say that we’ve all experienced such difficulties. Not knowing how to break the ice can be exceptionally frustrating. For this reason, we’ve created a collection of 101 good questions to ask a girl you like. These are the kind of questions that will make dates…
Being confronted with an emotionally abusive relationship can be quite draining. Not only does a person that manipulates and exploits you weaken your self-esteem but they can dramatically decrease your psychological well-being. For this reason, emotional abuse is not only an extremely pervasive but also terribly painful and destructive form of psychological abuse. However, spotting emotional abuse can be quite difficult at times. In many instances, psychological abuse is very subtle and difficult to notice. At the same time, it can have a major impact on your life and your overall well-being. It is, therefore, quite important to be able…
Love is the most powerful force on earth. It can move mountains and makes the world around you sparkle with joy. The magic touch love adds to your life is both intoxicating and awe-inspiring. However, when a magical relationship is slowly coming to an end or when your love is one-sided and unreturned, it can be excruciatingly painful. Not only does it feel as if the other person stabbed you in the heart but it also seems as if the emotional wounds simply do not heal. Being hurt so deeply by someone who you’ve opened up your heart and soul…
It is really tragic to see how many people have given up without knowing how close they came to the realization of their goals. In fact, most did not even realize that major breakthroughs were about to materialize had they only kept trying. At the same time, some of the most extraordinarily successful individuals have shown us time and time again how important it is to persevere. Most truly worthwhile things in life cannot be accomplished by taking the easy route because there is almost always none. Instead, it takes the willpower to persist despite larger-than-life obstacles and daunting difficulties.…
No matter what you do in life, there will always be haters. There are people who scoff at you, who disagree with what you do, and those who have nothing better to do than to badmouth every move you make. Some of them are offended by what you speak and others irritated by your bold actions. In short, it’s almost impossible not to be criticized for what you do. While most people absolutely dislike being hated upon, you can use unjustified criticism to fuel the pursuit of your dreams. You only need to know how to transform all the hatred…
Breakups can be quite painful. In fact, breaking up with a person you once loved can terribly shake you to the core. It can throw your entire life off balance, leaving nothing as it once was. Knowing that your relationship has come to an end is one of the most complicated experiences life can confront you with. To make things worse, the unpleasant feeling of being stabbed in the heart by that very special person is omnipresent. All the wonderful things you’ve once enjoyed doing now seem dull and meaningless. In short, the end of a relationship can introduce a…