Alexander Graham Bell Quote

"When one door closes another door opens; but we so often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door, that we do not see the ones which open for us."
-Alexander Graham Bell

Thomas Edison Quote

"Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time."
-Thomas Edison

Taylor Swift Quote

"Giving up doesn't always mean your weak sometimes your just strong enough to let go."
-Taylor Swift

Gregory Maguire Quote

“No one controls your destiny. Even at the very worst - there is always choice.” 
― Gregory Maguire

John Lennon Quote

"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality."
-John Lennon

Leonardo DiCaprio Quote

"If you can do what you do best and be happy, you're further along in life than most people."

-Leonardo DiCaprio 

Word/Question of the Week

Loved One: A person/or animal that is dear to a person's heart. They are usually a family member or close friend.
Who is a loved one? Why do you consider them a loved one?

Edna (The Incredibles) Quote

"I never look back, darling, it distracts from the now."
-Edna

Chris Colfer Quote

"If you truly own who you are, no one can use you against you."
-Chris Colfer

Leena Ahmad Almashat Quote

"Those who don't jump will never fly."
-Leena Ahmad Almashat

Milton Berle Quote

"If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door."
-Milton Berle

Emma Watson Quote

"Don't feel stupid if you don't like what everyone else pretends to love."
-Emma Watson

Anonymous Quote

"Guilt is feeling bad about something you did wrong. Shame is feeling like a bad person about something you did wrong. When things go wrong, work on not feeling ashamed"
-Anonymous

Christina Ricci Quote

"I stand up for other people. I'm very protective of people around me. If I feel like somebody is getting a bad rap or being unfairly picked on, I will stand up for them. Absolutely."
-Christina Ricci

Word/Question of the Week!

Benefit: An advantage. 

What's the biggest benefit you have ever gotten?

Is There Shame in Feeling Embarrassed?

 Feeling embarrassed is one of the most awkward and most humbling emotions of all. But one thing all of us forget is that we ALL make mistakes. We have been told this our whole lives but it is true and it is something hard to live by. So to answer the question in the title, my answer is no. True, there is that feeling of regret and the little voice in your head asking you, "Why did I do that"? But, none of us are perfect people and embarrassment only makes us more human. Now, what are some good remedies to help ease the embarrassment? Well, here are some tips:

1. Breathe: Block out everyone/thing that is laughing or looking at you with that "Why did he/she do that" expression. Focus on your breathing.

2. Focus: Focus on the activity at hand and keep going. When you keep going you are least likely to make more mistakes plus it looks a part of what you just did. When someone gawks and says, "OOPS, I messed up", not only does it cause the people observing to think that, that wasn't part of the plan but it also makes things more hectic. So try to remain calm and focus on your main goal.

3. Own it- Own your mistake. Like I said, mistakes make us human. Without mistake's life would be boring. So don't put it off on someone else, own it and roll with it. Plus, with mistakes comes experience. So, with that experience, you can pass down your own advice to future generations. 

4. Let it out- I have said this so many times but, it is so true! If you just feel like crying about your mistake, it is okay to let it out. Crying only RELIEVES stress. But, I personally would suggest doing it in private, carry out your action at hand, try to think of the positives afterwards, then crash. But I would also recommend talking to a friend or family member you trust to get it off your mind. 

5. Learn from it- Observe this mistake, think how you can make it better, and carry out this plan. It is an obvious answer but sometimes we overthink it and it may seem a little too obvious of a solution.

6. Think about the positives- Every mistake has its positives and negatives. But try your best to find the positives. I am not saying that every mistake should be positive and happy go lucky but I am saying that it helps ease the humiliation

 Finally and I will say it again, just address the problem at hand and finally accept that NO ONE is perfect and that we all learn at different times. Stay positive!

<---We have had those moments.

<---You just have to "Let it Go".

Dwayne Johnson Quote

"Success isn't always about greatness. It's about consistency. Consistent hard work leads to success. Greatness will come."
-Dwayne Johnson

Daisy Ridley Quote

"Hope makes people good, a lot of the time. You hope for a brighter future, and resentment is outweighed."
-Daisy Ridley

Oprah Winfrey Quote

"Don't worry about being successful but work toward being significant and the success will naturally follow."
-Oprah Winfrey

Bruce Lee Quote

"As you think, so shall you become."
-Bruce Lee

Positive Article About Positive Articles

Hello!
I found this cool article on how to help develop a positive article! :)
https://positivepsychologyprogram.com/positive-psychology-exercises/ 
Enjoy!

Bill Gates Quote

"Your most unhappy customers are your greatest source of learning."
-Bill Gates

Word/Question of the Week

Determination: Willingness to so something.
What makes you determined?

George Bernard Shaw Quote

"Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything."
-George Bernard Shaw

Johnny Cash Quote

"You build on failure. You use it as a stepping stone. Close the door on the past. You don't try to forget the mistakes, but you don't dwell on it. You don't let it have any of your energy, or any of your time, or any of your space."
-Johnny Cash

Franklin D. Roosevelt Quote

"It is common sense to take a method and try it. If it fails, admit it frankly and try another. But above all, try something."
-Franklin D. Roosevelt 

Jack Dawson Quote

"I figure life's a gift and I don't intend on wasting it. You don't know what hand you're gonna be dealt next. You learn to take life as it comes to you...To make each day count."
-Jack Dawson, Titanic

Harper Lee Quote

"Real courage is when you know you're licked before you begin, but you begin anyway and see it through no matter what."


"You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view."
-Harper Lee

Frustrated With Work or Homework?

Oh, boy! How I can empathize with this subject! I bet you that most of us have had those moments where you just want to throw your work on the ground and scream. Well, as usual, I will be giving you tips on how to deal with the most frustrating work you have to do.
Tip #1: Just let the scream out- We all need to get it out of our system so, let your inner Tarzan out. 
Tip #1.5: Scream into a pillow. You may have neighbors or people living in your house/or apartment; so I am pretty sure they would appreciate the scream be muffled in a pillow. 
Tip #2: Cool down and take a break- If you are that frustrated from your work take a break and come back to it later. Do some other work that is not frustrating or something else productive. Or, you could just sit and think.
Tip #3: Take a deep breath and get back to work- (I know I am guilty of this) But try not to procrastinate away from your work. The more you procrastinate the more you will build up this whole thought about how terrible the work you have to do is. So, get back to work as soon as possible (after your scream and break of course). 
Tip #4: If your work is TERRIBLE take breaks in between- After you have done your scream and break, work on your stuff a little more and then take a fifteen-minute break. Your brain will thank you for not frying it.
Just remember to take this in baby steps (like I always say). Try to remain calm and move forward, and while you're at it STAY POSITIVE! :)

Dealing with the Disappointment in Life

As we all know is that disappointment is one of the WORST feelings to have. Disappointment also includes rejection (depends) and that's an even worse feeling to have. Here are some strategies on dealing with disappointment:
1. Figure out what's disappointing you.
2. Once you figure that out, try finding a way to help or soothe the "pain" of disappointment.
3. Once you have cooled down find something else that will even out that feeling of disappointment. 
4. Face the disappointment head on and accept it. 
I know this is an extremely short blog post but I just thought I should be straightforward in this blogpost. Stay positive! :)

Word/Question of the Week!

Bliss: Something perfectly happy. 
What makes you have bliss? Why?

Elvis Presley Quote

"Truth is like the sun. You can shut it out for a time, but it ain't goin' away."

-Elvis Presely

French Quote

"Inutile de discuter"
-French Quote
(Translate- Useless to argue)

Billie Holiday Quote

Somebody once said we never know what is enough until we know what's more than enough."
-Billie Holiday

Prince Quote

"It's a hurtful place, the world, in and of itself. And we're in a place now where we all need one another. And it's going to get rougher."
-Prince