CROWNFITNOTES

Whatever trials you are going through today I would implore you to avoid a state of depression as if it were the plague! Don't let your inner life die! If there is a meaning to life than there is also meaning to the trials we experience. Never give up the last of human freedoms; to choose one's own way...the ability to respond positively to life's experiences. Do not close your eyes and try to live in the past when things "were so much better." Life for such people becomes meaningless! There is one common element that goes with any trial we go through and that is, how long will this go on? Look beyond your present circumstances. Envision what you would like to do when the trial is over. Envision the attitude you would like to have while going through the trial. Can you find meaning in this trial? I believe you can! Don't get so caught up in your trial that you overlook the opportunity to make a positive impact on yourself and those around you.  ...

Bumps, ordeals, storms, obstacles—whatever you want to call them, we’ve all experienced them at one point or another. A life without pain is a life unlived, and pain is just the unfortunate byproduct of living a full life. But as much as we must accept that emotional pain is an inevitability, we must also accept that the way we handle this pain can be improved and even perfected. You don’t have to let yourself collapse and crumble every time you feel that wave of negativity come over you again. The healthiest way to live life is to learn how to deal with this emotional pain and injury, or figuring out the best way to remain ourselves when all the world seems to be pounding against us. Here are 7 common sources of emotional pain, and what you can do to help get over them; 1) Haunting Memories There are certain memories that haunt us all, and unlike other memories, these memories come back from time to time to open that wound and hurt us anew. In many cases, these ...

If you have these 15 characteristics, you’re a mentally tough person. Despite what you’re led to believe, mental strength isn’t genetic. It’s a choice and an attitude. We all go through shit in life, but mentally strong people learn from these experiences to help them move forward in life. If you think that you’re mentally strong, you might identify with these 15 signs: 1) You know the right balance between logic and emotions: Mentally strong people understand the rule of balance between their logical mind and their emotional heart. Emotions allow them to create movement and action. They generate energy and motivation. However, they know that emotion can only get them so far and it’s important to have logic to fall back on. 2) You know how to productively spend time: Mentally tough people are all about efficiency and have effective strategies for managing their time . They set clear goals, break down those goals into discreet steps and review progress periodica...