A concept when trying to derive motivations is to make your reason bigger than your excuses. It's even better when your reasons aren't based on anything external. We speak more about internal motivation and how to find it. #YMH5   Reach out to Phil Larson: [email protected] @Phil_Larson thestoryshop.tv/ymh5 YMH5 on Facebook Art by: http://bit.ly/ymh5art

What is Internal Motivation? Find out more in this microsode. And find other likeminded, internally motivated people at InternalMotivators.com #YMH5   Reach out to Phil Larson: [email protected] @Phil_Larson thestoryshop.tv/ymh5 YMH5 on Facebook Art by: http://bit.ly/ymh5art

While "reputation" is a matter of outward appearances, "character" is a matter of the heart. "Character" is what we can control. "Reputation" is a distraction from focusing on your character development. #YMH5   Reach out to Phil Larson: [email protected] @Phil_Larson thestoryshop.tv/ymh5 YMH5 on Facebook Art by: http://bit.ly/ymh5art

When we are mindful, we are capable of living more fulfilling lives by living in the present. When we mess up, we can remind ourselves and do better next time. #YMH5   Reach out to Phil Larson: [email protected] @Phil_Larson thestoryshop.tv/ymh5 YMH5 on Facebook Art by: http://bit.ly/ymh5art

Ren Lenhof shares how she improves herself through continual effort of reminding herself of positive affirmations while remaining rooted in the reality that no outside success can fix her. #YMH5   Studio 29 Photography: Website: foto-29.com Instagram: @rennen29   Reach out to Phil Larson: [email protected] @Phil_Larson thestoryshop.tv/ymh5 YMH5 on Facebook Art by: http://bit.ly/ymh5art

Loneliness is easy to run from or find ourselves stuck in. It becomes helpful when we accept its inevitability and learn what it is teaching us about ourselves. #YMH5

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Acceptance is my theme for 2017. It is a state of mind that requires us to be open in the present; not closed off due to the past or expecting a particular future. #YMH5

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Frederick Buechner says your calling "is the place where your deep gladness and world's deep hunger meet." Our healthy purpose answers 2 questions: What do we want? What does the world need? #YMH5   Reach out to Phil Larson: [email protected] PhilLarson.net @Phil_Larson thestoryshop.tv/ymh5 thestoryshop.tv/podcast YMH5 on Facebook Art by: http://bit.ly/ymh5art

 

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Triggers happen whether we like it or not. The goal is to recognize that we are triggered in the present moment. We can learn from our poor reactions of the past to better be aware and in control of our actions in the present. #YMH5   Reach out to Phil Larson: [email protected] PhilLarson.net @Phil_Larson thestoryshop.tv/ymh5 thestoryshop.tv/podcast YMH5 on Facebook Art by: http://bit.ly/ymh5art