We do a lot to make the world feel better about our role in the world. Or at least we do a lot in an effort that may not matter as much as we think it does. The best way to ensure you are offering the world your best you is to work harder on being a truly authentic you.

Depressed people have to fight the messaging in their heads that tell them that their time and efforts are not worth much. This is a reminder that 'that message' is a lie, and that you and your actions are worth so much more than you will ever see.

Just like how you look tells a story, like it or not, of how you supposedly live, your words can be a tell to let people in on how you really feel, despite using words that you think would show otherwise.

There is a coloration for those who have found their way to a 'finish' how they started. Some had advantages, some did not. All did start, and all did manage to work their way from the start through the obstacles they had to face regardless of the possible disadvantages they began with.

Trouble will come, and it will do whatever it can to take you out. But if you survive you can get back up. And if you can get back up, you can eventually defeat that trouble that keeps wanting to take you out.

Some days you will lack the energy and motivation to get out of bed. But if you can find a little motivation to get you moving, you have to start with getting out of the bed.

When you are facing a situation that is not giving you positive vibes, make a list of things you look forward to try and turn your mood around.

People tend to not ask for the tough love many can see they need. You seeing a need does not give you the right to offer it up unsolicited.

Some people need to answer some tough questions about themselves and their life choices. But are you the right person to press them for the answers?

You may think that the path to achieving that audacious goal requires being in the right place and working through the right circumstances. A shift in your mindset involving 'success' may help.