day 152: worrying = betting against yourself

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in a way, worrying is praying on your downfall. every time you worry that something will go wrong or whatever it may be, you glorify the negatives.

why not focus on the positives?

focus on the ultimate goal and eventually, you will get there. your dreams truly can become your reality if you work for it, and along the way, of course there will be things that make you nervous.

but, if something isn't exciting and terrifying at the same time, then is it worth it?

try to overthink the positives. overthink all of the amazing possibilities that could happen if you just put your mind to it.

i hope you enjoyed today and i'll catch you on the next one!!

don't wish for it, work for it. 

day 151: quotes won't work unless you do

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i though that this quote was very fitting for today's post, as yesterday was my little re-introduction to the world.

as you may know, my blog pretty much consists of a new quote every single day and you get my unsolicited thoughts on them.

and as i write about each quote each day, i provide ways of encouragement to reach that goal or help you meditate a little more on that quote.

but simply just reading my blog or reading the quote isn't gonna do much unless you take action yourself. for example, yesterday's post was about courage. so next time you're feeling shy, think about that post.

think about the possible positive outcomes of doing said thing. you've got this!

i hope you enjoyed today and i'll catch you on the next one!!

don't wish for it, work for it. 

day 150: let me re-introduce myself + courage

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welcome or welcome back to my blog, maia & more!! if you don’t know me, my name is maia (duh) and this blog has become a major part of my life. i started it to help myself stop caring so much about other's opinions and just do my own thing. i love arts and crafts, iced coffee, music, books and loads more.

usually i post every day (or every other day during the summer) and each post is barely a 1 minute read, so you reading this truly means a lot to me. i usually write about something motivational or inspirational and i truly feel like this blog has helped me grow as a person. but sometimes, i like to change it up a bit and give my thoughts on a book or movie.

so today's topic will be about courage! i wrote about it a bit on day 78 (click here to read!!) but i feel like it's important to talk about again.

being courageous opens an infinite amount of doors for you, in any aspect of your life. being courageous could also mean a plethora of things: making a new friend, talking to your crush or simply wearing something out of the ordinary for you.

and by doing these things you could find your best friend, get into a relationship and experiment with style that may make you feel better than anything you've ever put on your body.

so this is a little reminder to be courageous and step out of your comfort zone, because you never know where it will lead you! don't let anyone put you down or discourage you from doing the things you choose because nobody's opinion matters the most but yours.

i hope you enjoyed today and i hope to catch you on the next one!!

don't wish for it, work for it.  

day 149: decisions are portals

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decisions are portals.

let that sink in.

when you make a decision about something, you are transported to a different mentality, whether it is subconscious or not.

for instance, if you make a commitment to go to the gym every day, you adopt a determined mindset which can be translated into many other aspects of life.

each portal shapes you into the person you are today and the person you are becoming in the future.

i hope you enjoyed today and i'll catch you on the next one!!

don't wish for it, work for it. 

day 148: what would you die for?

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today's quote goes along very well with day 140 (click here to read), so i suggest you read that one as well!

some people go to serve in the military and die in wars. some die doing what they believe is right, whether that is protesting for a cause or another thing. 

for example, Martin Luther King Jr. died for racial equality and though he worked extremely hard, there is still racial discrimination in America, whether it is clear or not.

but after reading this quote, i kinda stopped in my tracks. what would i die for?

i'm not even sure. and it's okay to be unsure, but meditate on that one.

i hope you enjoyed today and i'll catch you on the next one!!

don't wish for it, work for it. 

day 147: stick to the plan

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today i'll be talking about something i truly struggle with every single day: sticking to the plan.

over the past few years of noticing and visiting dermatologists, we've come to the conclusion that i have a sugar intolerance which acts almost like an allergy, immediately inflammating my face.

and my mom has been telling me how horrible sugar is for you: it's linked to certain diseases and lots of other terrible things.

though i'm learning about how bad sugar is for me, for some reason i still have the "need" if you will for it. every time i go out with my brother or my friends (which is almost every day now) i'm eating a sweet treat.

my mom also compared it like this, "it's as if i tell you not to smoke and then you immediately go out for a smoke." i feel like this comparison helped me understand so much more why i need to deliberately not have a sweet treat every day because in my eyes, smoking is one of the worst things you can do do your body.

so the thing is, you really have to trust the process. sometimes the process can take years to get the outcome you want, but each day that you deliberately choose to stick to the plan, the better and sooner the goal will arise. ignore the distractions, ignore the feeling of laziness or whatever it may be, and get the thing done.

i hope you enjoyed today and i'll catch you on the next one!!

don't wish for it, work for it. 

day 146: time

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i've always looked back on each school year and remembered how quickly it had passed. each year goes by in the blink of an eye.

but, in the moment, it seems as though time is moving as slow as a snail and taking forever. this might be due to stress or boredom or longing for breaks after feeling like you have been wrung dry of all your energy and motivation, no matter how much you eat or sleep.

i've shared this before, but in the past i've had lots of trouble living in the moment. being in the moment. and this is such an important realization to have.

being in the moment helps you truly cherish and not take for granted the time you spend with your loved ones or the days you spend laughing in your class.

because one day, all of it will be gone. it will be only a faded memory in your long life.

i hope you enjoyed my poeticness today and i'll catch you on the next one!!

don't wish for it, work for it.