Category: Inspiration/Motivation

Five Inspirational Quotes from the Bible

Christine John
Bible

We have all experienced difficult situations in our lives. The Coronavirus pandemic is no exception. We may have had to deal with losing a job, getting sick, falling into debt, or experiencing the death of a loved one. No matter what we’re going through, there are verses in the Bible that can encourage us, inspire us, and lift our spirits. The Word of God has a great way of showing us that we can depend on God at all times and he will give us the courage and strength to…

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How to Break the Habit of Negative Thinking

Christine John
Woman negative thinking

Since the beginning of the Coronavirus pandemic, we have been bombarded by negative images, news, and videos. We are constantly being reminded of how people all over the world are suffering from lack of healthcare, lack of food, poverty, deterioration of health, lack of safety and security, inequality, injustice, and death. These images and videos that we’re constantly being exposed to every day can negatively impact the way we view the world and the way we think. Negative events cause us to look at the world in a negative way.…

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How to Create an Inspiring Work Environment in the Midst of a Pandemic

Christine John
work from home

It was about a year ago that the world was struck by the Coronavirus pandemic. This deadly virus has changed the way we interact with people, restricted our travel, and changed our daily habits. One of the significant changes that has happened to most people is that we have to work from home. For some, working from home is seen as a blessing. They save money not having to commute to work, they are protecting themselves from getting Covid-19 because they do not have to work in the same office…

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Five Tips for Setting Achievable Goals in 2021

Christine John
Setting Goals

I’m sure that most of us are happy that 2020 is over. That was the toughest year that anyone has ever faced. Last year we faced a deadly pandemic, lockdowns, travel restrictions, job loss, business closures, and death of loved ones. Now that 2020 is over, many people are looking forward to fulfilling their hopes and dreams in 2021. We are now about three weeks into the New Year, and although we have started this year in lockdown with the second variant of Covid-19 spreading infection throughout the whole region…

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2021: Things Can Only Get Better From Here

Christine John
World Changing Events

I’m sure that we’re all ready to say goodbye to 2020. This was the year of world-changing events. From natural disasters and racial injustice to the Coronavirus pandemic and controversial US elections, this was the year of the most extraordinary events the world has ever seen. The most significant events that had an impact on the world, in my opinion, were the forest fires, Covid-19 pandemic, Black Lives Matter protests, development of the Covid-19 vaccine, Brexit, and the US presidential election. Australia faced one of its most devastating wildfires which…

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Seven Effective Ways to Improve Yourself

Christine John
Self improvement, personal development

This year has been a very challenging year for many people. The Covid-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on all of our lives. People have lost their jobs, businesses have closed down, the economy has suffered a major blow, and many families are grieving for the loss of their loved ones. Also, because the government advised us to work from home and keep 2 metres distance from other people, many people have felt isolated and lonely. The Covid-19 outbreak has also had a deep impact on our health and well-being. But…

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Don’t Know What to Write? How to Overcome Writer’s Block

Christine John
Writer's Block

I have been blogging since March 2020 and I have never had a problem coming up with something interesting to write about. However, today I sat in front of my laptop trying to think of what my next blog post was going to be about. I had no idea what to write and nothing seemed to inspire me. Suddenly, an interesting thought came to my mind. If I’m having trouble thinking of what I could write, maybe other writers are having the same problem. Thus, I came up with this…

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How to Develop a Growth Mindset

Christine John
Developing Your Mind - How to have a Growth Mindset

The outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, lockdown, loss of jobs, closure of businesses, and the substantial increase in debt can make anyone feel anxious, stressed, defeated, and discouraged. Life as we know it has completely changed. Nothing seems normal anymore. But through these difficult and unprecedented times, there is one thing that we need to get from a life of despair to a life of fulfillment…We need to have a growth mindset. What is a Growth Mindset? Having a growth mindset means believing that you can develop and improve your…

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Is It Wise to Have a Backup Plan?

Christine John
backup plan

Have you ever heard someone tell you that if things don’t go your way you should have something else to fall back on? If success doesn’t come right away then we should have a backup plan. It’s like we tell ourselves that if Plan A doesn’t work out then we can always rely on Plan B. There are arguments for and against having a backup plan. Some people think having a backup plan is important. It doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re making a Plan B in case Plan A fails.…

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Black History Month: Let’s Celebrate

Christine John
Black History Month

Black History Month (BHM) is the time of year when we celebrate the achievements of black people throughout history. This special month is held once every year and it was first established in the United States in 1970. BHM is usually celebrated in February in the United States and Canada, whereas it is observed by the United Kingdom, Ireland and The Netherlands in October. Outstanding Contributions of Black People We tend to be constantly reminded that black people were once slaves and that we were treated horribly by white slave…

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