https://ift.tt/3mYhafP I've pondered for a few weeks about my (personal) annual write up. It's been a year to remember, hasn't it? A year I don't think anyone anticipated, predicted, or could've possibly imagined. As many of you know, my annual posts are a chance for me to reflect. On reflection of this year, I am truly thankful for the learning we have gained and the experiences we have grown from. A few years ago, through my own development, I decided that it was important for me (and I always recommend it to others), to truly and wholly evaluate situations with a different mindset. To ground ourselves with what is important and what isn't and to, as cliche as it sounds, find the positive in every situation. 2020 has been a terrible time for many. So many have lost loved ones, friends, family, and colleagues to this virus. Plenty of others have lost their jobs or businesses and I appreciate those circumstances are never positive, but you can take positives from them. It may seem unfathomable at first, but even personal development, an increase in strength, a stronger bond built with those around you, or an acknowledgment of the things you are truly grateful for in your life. There is nothing wrong with being grounded from time to time to learn to appreciate the things that are right under your nose. 2020 has brought me a new career, it has seen me become a published author, it has given me an opportunity to continue to help and support others in ways that I always wanted to through counselling and CBT - but I also, with my wife, ran a Christmas Shoebox Appeal which supported 100's of people in the community this Christmas. That gave me a huge sense of satisfaction and brought me a lot of peace. Like so many people, we didn't get our annual holiday which was a big one for us this year, but we take thanks that we are all safe and healthy regardless. As with every year, 2020 has given me the privilege of seeing my girls grow and flourish, and another wonderful year of memories made with my beautiful wife. Read more in comments... via Instagram https://instagr.am/p/CJdeH-iAh0O/

https://ift.tt/3pxXv8d When I was younger, like many others, I was bullied. I was particularly bullied around Year 9 in Secondary School. Previous year groups in school was the same stuff, different year group, I got bullied from being in Primary school – but Year 9, for a good year and a half, was very intense. I felt like I had no friends. I did have friends, two, but to me, it felt like I was so lonely, so excluded from everything. I was nervous in corridors, I was particularly nervous in P.E. as I got bullied in changing rooms, pushed around, bag stolen from me and no-one could do anything. I had people attempt to fight me on my way to my Grandma’s after school. I tried to avoid it on several occasions. I often went the long way home, sometimes an extra 15 minutes out of my way to avoid people. I even waited back after school for a full hour one night to avoid a particular individual who was fu**ing horrible to me at every opportunity. He made my life absolute hell. I knew deep down his insecurities about his own obesity, ginger hair, bad attitude, lack of compassion and lack of academic ability was the reason for his jealous behaviour resulting in him targeting me. But why me? I had no issue with him. I didn’t see him for everything he was physically. His hair was ginger and he was overweight, but so what. Those things mattered to others, but not to me. I knew what it was like to be treat differently. He was just another boy in my year – but to him, I was a threat. He absolutely hated me and I knew it. Being bullied changes you as a person and consciously or not you make a choice, to allow it to break you or to allow it to strengthen you. ... Read more in comments via Instagram https://instagr.am/p/CJZL33HABn9/

https://ift.tt/3mHcRpm I know times are difficult right now. For so many people. But don't over analyse and know that dark times don't last. The sun will rise again and this situation will only strengthen our resilience and bring us closer together in the long run. Try and remove yourself from the negativity and the scepticism. Focus on what's important to you right now, what's around you, focus on whether you're safe and healthy. And focus on those brighter times that are coming, eventually. . . . . #positivitydaily #positivityquote #positivityisachoice #dailypositivity #positivitybreedspositivity #positivity #positivityonly #positivityiskey #positivityisthekey #mikemeetslife #strength #strengthquotes #brighterdays #brighter #brighterdaysahead #quotesoftheday #quotestoliveby #lifequotes #quotes #positivequotes via Instagram https://instagr.am/p/CJAw5zBgkRD/

https://ift.tt/3ghkxwV So it's Monday! A fresh start, a new week to do amazing things. Do you wake up in a childishly bad mood because it's MONDAY? That's because you've programmed yourself to think that way. It's all about mindset. Remember, a negative mind will never give you a positive life. ❤️. . . . #monday #happymonday #mondaymotivation #motivationmonday #mondaymood #mondaymorning #mondayvibes #motivationalmonday #mikemeetslife #quotes #motivationalquotes #inspirationalquotes #lifequotes #quotestagram #quotestoliveby #quotesoftheday #quotesdaily #positivequotes via Instagram https://instagr.am/p/CIfRGFsAzh9/

https://ift.tt/37auuYF The problem is not the problem, the problem is your attitude about the problem. . . . . #quotes #motivationalquotes #inspirationalquotes #lifequotes #quotestagram #quotesoftheday #quotesdaily #quotesaboutlife #mikemeetslife #positivequotes #quotesgram #quotesforlife #problem #problems #attitude #positiveattitude #life #lifegoals via Instagram https://instagr.am/p/CIFh4SOgECs/

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https://ift.tt/3lgIFRV Be a good person and don't waste time trying to prove it. Others will be there to bring you down no matter what. But rise above and be you! 🙏 . . . . #quotelife #quotefortheday #quotegram #quotesoflife #quotesforlife #quotesgram #dailyquotes #instaquotes #positivequotes #quotesaboutlife #quotesdaily #motivationalquotes #mikemeetslife #quotes #beyourself #beyourselfeveryday #rise #riseup #riseabove #strength #strengthquotes #counsellor #lifecoach #lifecoaching #lifecoachingtips via Instagram https://instagr.am/p/CHZ0gViAruB/

https://ift.tt/2I9n9Ao If we are to raise respectful children in this disrespectful world, the children need to see us combat the disrespectful culture rather than become a part of it. The world is continuing to evolve in to one full of hatred, jealousy, disrespect, anger and fear. Without doing something about it, I dread to think how the children of the current generation will need to live in 20,40,60 years time... If people would just start investing as much energy in to love and kindness as they do in to anger, fear, hate and jealousy - the world would evolve and manifest so positively, so powerfully and so quickly it is beyond comprehension. . . . . #respect #respectful #respecteachother #happiness #happinessquotes #spreadhappiness #love #lovelife #lovethis #lovelive #children #mikemeetslife #quote #quotes #quoteoftheday #lifequotes #quotestoliveby #quotesoftheday #quotesaboutlife #positivequotes #instaquotes #quotesgram #quotesforyou via Instagram https://instagr.am/p/CHXJf2rAjvw/

https://ift.tt/3j4c9R0 Your worth isn't defined by the amount of money you have in your bank. The size of your home or your family. Or the amount of friends you have on social media. It isn't defined by how good your job is or the make of your car. Self worth is called SELF worth for a reason. It all starts with you. It comes from being proud of who you are. From loving and relying on yourself. . . . . #selfworthispriceless #selfworthisimportant #selfworthiskey #selfworthquote #selfworth #selfworthquotes #mikemeetslife via Instagram https://instagr.am/p/CGWt6tjgeqf/

https://ift.tt/30PBk3s 💛 #worldmentalhealthday 💛 Mental health is invisible, lethal & real. Awareness to this subject is important. It affects everyone. Please reach out if you ever need support. To me, to your family, to your friends or other professionals. Trust me when I say, you can get better. Your mental health doesn't define you. . . . . #worldmentalhealthday❤️ #worldmentalhealthday2020 #worldmentalhealthday #mentalhealthuk #mikemeetslife #mentalhealthproblems #mentalhealthresource #mentalhealthquote #mentalhealthday2020 #mentalhealthday via Instagram https://instagr.am/p/CGJ7wmnA9V8/

https://ift.tt/2Gb2Ql5 Autumn shows us how beautiful it can be when you let things go. Sure, it takes a lot of strength to let things go sometimes - but it's often the most healthy thing you can do for yourself. 🍂🍁❤️🙏 . . . . #autumn🍁 #autumn #autumnleaves #autumnvibes #letitgo #motivationalquotes #quotes #lovequotes #lifequotes #inspirationalquotes #quotestoliveby #quotestagram #quotesoflife #quotes❤️ #quotestag #quotesforyou #mikemeetslife via Instagram https://instagr.am/p/CF2UuSCA-8H/

https://ift.tt/2FSgolj If you spend your time talking negatively about others, you're not only wasting your time - but it says more about you than it does about them. . . . . #quotelife #quotefortheday #quotesilove #quotegram #quotesoflife #peoplepower #positivepeople #toxicpeople #fakepeople #dreams💭 #positivevibeonly #positiveness #positivementalhealth #positivequotestoday #saturdaymorningvibes #saturdayfeels #mikemeetslife via Instagram https://instagr.am/p/CFlvVKjg3Ps/

https://ift.tt/3bAXWZX When tough times come your way, you only have two options in reality. You can either fight the waves, or you can ride them. You can utilise all your energy fighting, wishing things were different and wondering what if. Or you can let it go, accept that life comes in waves and you have to ride them out. Some waves will be wonderful and fulfilling. Others will be incredibly tough and you will feel like you're drowning. But for you, I hope you learn to ride the wave. #life #lifequotes #counsellor #counsellorlife #onlinecounsellor #quotes #inspirationalquotes #motivationalquotes #quotestoliveby #quotesoftheday #quotestagram #quotesaboutlife #positivequotes #quotesdaily #quotestags #quotesofinstagram #quotesgram #quotesandsayings #anxiety #anxietyrelief #anxietyhelp #anxietysupport #mentalhealth #waves #surf #surfing #surflife #ridethewave #ridethewaves #mikemeetslife via Instagram https://instagr.am/p/CErwI-eA_SR/

https://ift.tt/3hLc44L Stop moping and moaning about the year to date. Sure, it hasn't been great - but instead of consuming yourself with everything that was wrong with it - look at what you learnt from it. At how you developed or changed from it. Always look for the positives. And so what if you didn't get on holiday this year. I didn't either. But what of it? You'll just enjoy your next holiday that little bit more. It is what it is, we cannot change it. All we can change is our attitude in response to it. #quote #quotes #quoteoftheday #motivationalquotes #inspirationalquotes #quotestoliveby #lifequotes #quotesoftheday #quotesaboutlife #quotesdaily #quotestagram #quotestags #quotesofinstagram #quotesandsayings #motivationalquote #lifequote #quotestoinspire #coronavirus #corona #positivity #spreadpositivity #powerofpositivity #positivityiskey #positivityquotes #positivityonly #dailypositivity #positivityisthekey #attitude #mikemeetslife via Instagram https://instagr.am/p/CEi4HoiAxqs/

https://ift.tt/31knwyA What will be, will be. Everything that is destined to happen, will happen one way or another. Situations which arise leave you with a choice about how you react. You can either choose to react in a way which causes you stress or anxiety or discomfort - or you can accept it for what it is. Having expectations of how everything should pan out will only, at some point, leave you feeling discontent. Happiness is found when you embrace all that life throws at you. You might not like it, it may not even be comfortable all the time - but embrace it. Learn from it. Find the positive within it and you will, in turn, find some peace. #quotes #inspirationalquotes #motivationalquotes #lifequotes #quotestoliveby #quotesoftheday #quotestagram #successquotes #quotesaboutlife #positivequotes #quotesdaily #quotesofinstagram #quotesgram #quotesforlife #quotestoinspire #calm #keepcalm #life #embrace #embraceyourself #embracelife #embracethejourney #journey #mikemeetslife via Instagram https://instagr.am/p/CEPZuq_gBPe/

https://ift.tt/2Q5nvbl Sure, we all get stressed. Sometimes we even get angry. But if there's one thing I've been trying to do more of is just breathe and work out whether it's really adding any value to my life. You are human. You can only do so much so why get stressed when you can't do more than that? And at times, stress and anger is warranted. Sometimes it can even be the driving factor to help us grow or move forward - but otherwise, it's just a waste of valuable energy that you could utilise positively. There are very few things which ordinarily can't be fixed in one way or another. So just ride it out. Take the rough with the smooth and accept that there's more to life. Happiness is key. #quote #quotes #quoteoftheday #motivationalquotes #inspirationalquotes #quotestoliveby #lifequotes #quotestagram #quotesaboutlife #quotesdaily #motivationalquote #quotesofinstagram #lifequote #stressrelief #stressreliever #stress #stressfree #antistress #stressmanagement #anger #angermanagement #happiness #happinessquotes #happy #happylife #happytime #happyfamily #mikemeetslife via Instagram https://instagr.am/p/CED1PuCgDqe/

https://ift.tt/31Q9zaD Today is the day to enrich your life, to stand tall, to be your authentic self. Stand strong in your truth and be proud of your journey. You don't need the validation of others to be your true and amazing self! #quotes #inspirationalquotes #motivationalquotes #lifequotes #quotestoliveby #quotesoftheday #quotestagram #quotesaboutlife #quotesdaily #positivequotes #quotestags #quotesofinstagram #quotesandsayings #quotesforlife #authentic #liveauthentic #beyourself #life #instalife #journey #mikemeetslife via Instagram https://instagr.am/p/CD2-5wJAtiT/

https://ift.tt/3gPwRnA Day one or just one day. Your choice! #quotes #inspirationalquotes #motivationalquotes #lifequotes #quotestoliveby #quotesoftheday #quotestagram #quotesaboutlife #positivequotes #quotesdaily #quotesofinstagram #quotestags #quotesgram #quotesandsayings #quotesforlife #quotestoinspire #quotestoremember #happiness #happinessquotes #happinessisachoice #choosehappiness #mikemeetslife via Instagram https://instagr.am/p/CDvT7z8ALlz/

https://ift.tt/31bpMXE DON'T LIVE WITH REGRETS. No-one is perfect. Everyone has made mistakes and so many people spend their life regretting the mistakes they made or the decisions they made which lead to the mistakes. Why? Every mistake is a lesson learned. It is an experience. It is a development of yourself. So let's reframe. Would you be where you would be now if you hadn't learnt from the mistakes you'd made? Would you be as powerful or confident or experienced if it wasn't for the mistakes. Don't live with regrets. Life is too short. No one is perfect and learn to accept and value the mistakes you've made rather than punish yourself because of them. #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthrecovery #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthadvocate #mentalhealthwarrior #mentalhealthquotes #mentalhealthtips #mentalhealthisimportant #mentalhealthhelp #mentalhealthawarenessweek #regrets #noregrets #livewithnoregrets #livelifewithnoregrets #havenoregrets #livewithoutregrets #zeroregrets #mistakes #learnfromyourmistakes #learnfrommistakes #mistakeshappen #mikemeetslife via Instagram https://instagr.am/p/CDWyTyMgzoo/

https://ift.tt/3hLmFfW Make your opinion of you more important than anyone else's. Be you. You are enough. #selfconfidence #selfconfidenceiskey #selfconfidenceissexy #selfconfidencequotes #selfconfidenceboost #selfconfidencecoach #selfworth #selfworthy #selfworthiseverything #quote #quoteoftheday #motivationalquotes #inspirationalquotes #lifequotes #quotestoliveby #quotestagram #quotesoftheday #quotesaboutlife #quotesdaily #mikemeetslife via Instagram https://instagr.am/p/CDMmmFFAfYl/

https://ift.tt/2AZTqpI Instead of worrying about what you cannot control, instead shift your energy to what you can create. #control #quote #quotes #quoteoftheday #motivationalquotes #inspirationalquotes #lifequotes #quotestoliveby #quotestagram #quotesoftheday #quotesaboutlife #quotesdaily #motivationalquote #quotesofinstagram #mikemeetslife via Instagram https://instagr.am/p/CCrMNIdgmSs/

https://ift.tt/321BfuV Don't let your mind bully your body. Tell yourself you're not going to sacrifice your mental health to have the world's perception of a perfect body. You are enough. #body #bodypositivity #bodyimage #bodyimagecoach #bodyimagemovement #selflove #selflovejourney #selflovequotes #selfloveisfirstlove #quotes #inspirationalquotes #motivationalquotes #lifequotes #quotestoliveby #quotesoftheday #quotestagram #quotesaboutlife #positivequotes #quotesdaily #mikemeetslife via Instagram https://instagr.am/p/CCc4p43ARXI/

https://ift.tt/3gJjZP8 Other people's opinions don't pay your bills! Not caring what other people think will be the best choice of your life. #opinions #opinionsplease #fuckopinions #quotes #inspirationalquotes #motivationalquotes #lifequotes #quotestoliveby #quotestagram #quotesoftheday #quotesaboutlife #quotesdaily #mikemeetslife via Instagram https://instagr.am/p/CCbqE8VgJZn/

https://ift.tt/2ZIipq1 What will you give power to today? #power #powerful #mind #mindset #mindful #mindfulness #mindsetiseverything #mindfulliving #mindsetcoach #quotes #inspirationalquotes #motivationalquotes #lifequotes #quotestoliveby #quotesdaily #quotesaboutlife #positivequotes #lifecoach #lifecoachingtips #mikemeetslife via Instagram https://instagr.am/p/CCVKaD1AsIe/

https://ift.tt/3f3WOP9 This is your life and your story, create one that YOU love. #story #truestory #storyofmylife #instastory #life #instalife #lifequotes #quotes #motivationalquotes #inspirationalquotes #quotestoliveby #quotestagram #quotesaboutlife #positivequotes #mikemeetslife via Instagram https://instagr.am/p/CCSk0Algww0/

https://ift.tt/3eMyKjE When it's raining and the clouds seem darker than normal, just remember it doesn't rain forever. The sun is always shining behind the clouds. ⠀ #betterdays #betterdaysarecoming #betterdaysahead #betterdayswillcome #quote #quotes #quoteoftheday #motivationalquotes #inspirationalquotes #quotestoliveby #lifequotes #quotestagram #quotesoftheday #quotesaboutlife #mikemeetslife via Instagram https://instagr.am/p/CCDIv8ZgaXj/

https://ift.tt/31jAhK8 It's Friday! And the last time I was this excited for the weekend was...last Friday! Enjoy your day and remember to take time to recognise and appreciate what is around you that you have to be grateful for 🙏❤️ #smile #smile😊 #alwayssmile #dream #dreamer #dreambig #laugh #laughing #laughter #laughs #laughoutloud #appreciate #appreciatelife #appreciatewhatyouhave #appreciateeverything #blessed #blessed🙏 #blessedlife #quotes #motivationalquotes #quotestoliveby #lifequotes #quotesoftheday #quotesaboutlife #quotestagram #positivequotes #mikemeetslife via Instagram https://instagr.am/p/CB4to3JgMe-/

https://ift.tt/31lMTAm Allow yourself to heal. Take control and make your life your own again. Live it in a way that makes you happy. #happiness #myhappiness #choosehappiness #heal #healing #healingjourney #yourlife #liveyourlife #liveyourbestlife #mikemeetslife via Instagram https://instagr.am/p/CB2LDfcg9S2/

Sometimes you have to forget what you feel and remember what you deserve. #happiness #myhappiness #choosehappiness #happinessquotes #atyourbest #atyourworst #best #worst #relationships #healthyrelationships #relationshipsgoals #knowyourworth #quotes #motivationalquotes #lifequotes #quotestoliveby #quotestagram #positivequotes #quotesdaily #mikemeetslife via Instagram https://instagr.am/p/CBzmLKjAxIo/

No one can ever change you. via Instagram https://instagr.am/p/CBxHMC4A_iN/

https://ift.tt/37N0G4t Before you close your eyes tonight, remind yourself that you offered your best self today. That it doesn't matter if you did everything perfectly. That the day is now in the past and you will let it be. Tell yourself tomorrow is coming. That you will embrace it, welcome it and you look forward to it. That you will grow further. Tonight you will feed your strength with sleep. You have the power to make tomorrow a great day. #tomorrow #untiltomorrow #hellotomorrow #strength #innerstrength #strengthquotes #quotes #inspirationalquotes #motivationalquotes #lifequotes #quotestoliveby #quotestagram #quotesdaily #mikemeetslife #bestself via Instagram https://instagr.am/p/CBtOTVKANv9/

https://ift.tt/3hLG9BV Shine bright 🌟 surround yourself with people who believe in your dreams and encourage you, always. #shine #shinebright #shineyourlight #shineon #mikemeetslife via Instagram https://instagr.am/p/CBoClzAAinL/

https://ift.tt/3eehrYw Sometimes the smallest, most cliché of the messages are the most appropriate. We can spend so much time worrying about the small stuff we forget to LIVE. We complain, compare, worry, gossip, wish for more and wait for bigger, constantly, instead of appreciating the beauty of life and its blessings around us. Start believing and realising how blessed you are. Live your life. And in the end, have no regrets. #cliche #cliché #clichê #livelife #livelifetothefullest #livelifehappy #livelifelove #livelifewell #blessings #countyourblessings #mikemeetslife via Instagram https://instagr.am/p/CBm0TUfgkoT/

https://ift.tt/37IEY1y Ever wondered more about me as a person? Well I'm highly sensitive. I'm an EMPATH. I see this as a beautiful gift. #empath #highlysensitive #gift #gifted via Instagram https://instagr.am/p/CBlfHn_A3hg/

https://ift.tt/2UR2UKV The most powerful leadership tool a leader has is their own personal example. . . #leadership #leadershipquotes #leadershipcoach #leadershipskills #leadershiptips #leadershipteam #leadershipquote #leadershipspeaker #lead #leader #leaders #leadbyexample #leadershipdevelopment #leadershiptraining #mikemeetslife via Instagram https://instagr.am/p/CBhn3D2Artt/

https://ift.tt/2zGsVoM YOU are worth it. YOU are enough. . . #youareenough #youareenough❤ #youareworthit #youareworthit❤️ #mentalwellness #mentalhealthwellness #mentalwellnesscoach #mikemeetslife via Instagram https://instagr.am/p/CBgYyr_grM9/

https://ift.tt/37xJeRf Sometimes you have to respect yourself enough to know that you deserve better. . #respect #selfrespect #respectyourself #respect🙏 #respectyourbody #respecttheprocess #respectme #mikemeetslife via Instagram https://instagr.am/p/CBfCJMaA4Mn/

https://ift.tt/2XVkjUu What if you woke up tomorrow and you were 80 years old. You look at your book of life and you realise it's thin and unfinished. You realise you didn't travel to the places you wanted to see. You never jumped in the pool with your kids or relaxed on a lilo because your thighs were too jiggly or your tummy was bigger and comfier than you'd like. Your memories of work are stronger than your memories of your family. You realise you weren't spontaneous or adventurous as you worried too much what others thought. You had thousands sat in a bank account but a list of things you'd crossed off because you didn't want to 'waste' your hard earned money. What if you were so engrossed in pleasing other people you just didn't have a creative, imaginative, adventurous, joyful life, being silly and laughing and smiling and making memories for those chapters in your book. .. If all of this happened, it would break your heart. .. Don't let this happen. Make sure you live your life as best you can so that if you woke up with years left to live, for any reason, you'd be comfortable with the way you'd lived your life. .. #life #lifestyle #lovelife #lifequotes #lifeisbeautiful #lifecoach #lifegoals #lifelessons #mikemeetslife via Instagram https://instagr.am/p/CBUtiDGgdow/

https://ift.tt/2MwKFpo Stress - is it really worth it? Some think that if you're working towards a goal, you need to be stressed. Some think that if you're not stressed, you're not working hard enough. And so many of us believe that stress is a normal part of living life and working hard. Stress is unnecessary and becomes overwhelming. Thinking it is normal is destructive. We tell ourselves it's temporary. We live stressed until that 2 week holiday we've booked when we relax and in the meantime we ignore our wellbeing. Learn to reduce your stress. Learn to accept you can only do so much and no one, including yourself, can expect any more than that. By reducing stress, you can live a happier and healthier life. Sometimes, it's done by compartmentalising what you want to do and need to do. What you can do with the time you have and what will need to wait. And sometimes it's being mindful of how you respond to a situation. Does your response to a situation need to be stressful? Does it matter? Does it need an argument? Do you need to put pressure on yourself? Is your reaction healthy for you or those around you? This is where there are times "Life's too short" is poignant. And do things for you, every day. There are things that can wait until tomorrow but take time every day just to do something for you. A relaxing bath, reading, writing, just sitting in silence and enjoying the peace. It all adds up. It's all important. Reduce stress. Live happier. #stress #stressrelief #stressfree #stressmanagement #stressful #stressbuster #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthadvocate #wellbeing #mentalwellbeing #wellbeingcoach #mikemeetslife via Instagram https://instagr.am/p/CBDA5GWAkv9/

https://ift.tt/2ZZZs3G Enough is enough via Instagram https://instagr.am/p/CA7RkdaAJXA/

https://ift.tt/2Bco3YW Racism is never okay. We all bleed the same. #racism #noracism #saynotoracism #stopracism #endracism #antiracism #notoracism #georgefloyd #mikemeetslife via Instagram https://instagr.am/p/CAvudkBAK2z/

https://ift.tt/2X9nuYt Everyone is born innocent. No one is born with hate. Hate is taught. Why are we even teaching hate? Let's teach love, kindness and respect. Always. #racism #hate #kindness #love #respect #disrespect #learntolove #ditchthehate #borninnocent #mikemeetslife #quotesforyou #quotestoinspire #nelsonmandela via Instagram https://instagr.am/p/CAsN36xAiCx/

https://ift.tt/2AWk4zq 🙏 Could you help, either by a small donation or sharing? GoFundMe link in bio linktree! I'm raising money to produce mental well-being and self care resources such as beautiful adult activity books and journals. I believe everyone's deserves access to affordable help and resources to enable them to help themselves. No one should suffer in silence or alone. Please help if you're able. Thank you so much for considering. via Instagram https://instagr.am/p/CApDN5tAyO6/

https://ift.tt/3e8ANxI 🙏 Can you help? 🙏 Please share to support at the very least - thank you. Firstly let me say, this page is NOT ABOUT CHARITY. I do not want you to feel obliged to do anything and the PRIMARY purpose of my page and Mike Meets Life is to raise mental health awareness, support others who are struggling, spread kindness and love and ultimately motivate people to be the best version of themselves. However, it has come to me recently that others would benefit from resources which support their mental well-being. Self care is of the utmost importance and I have worked tirelessly in the background to produce a plan and gain the resources to do that. However, it isn't free and as this business is not about making money, to bring these resources to life I am looking for some funding generosity. My aim is to create: 🙏 An adult colouring book, great for self care and helping to relax your mind. For many, it's very therapeutic. 🙏 An A1 wall calendar for you to organise your yearly dates. It will come in a variety of colours and include sections to remind yourself of how amazing you are. To keep you motivated. 🙏 A mood journal - a journal designed specifically for you to record how you feel, monitor the progress you make and give you tips to keep going. Writing a diary is a great way to offload. 🙏 An annual diary - a standard day to day calendar but with motivational messages and simple mood trackers built in to each day. Reminders of your worth and weekly tips or suggestions to improve your mental health. 🙏 Postcards - a scheme I've been considering for a while. You'll be able to send friends or family, or even random strangers, an anonymous postcard. You'll be able to pick from a number of designs which will be motivational, supportive and/or positive quotes and enter a small anonymous message that will be hand written on the back. 10% of any profits will be donated to a mental health charity every year on the sale of products and the rest will be reinvested in to resources to help others. Mike Meets Life isn't about making money. It's about helping people. .... via Instagram https://instagr.am/p/CAdhDpFgoYN/

https://ift.tt/2ACz1GH You know what it is that leaves you thinking "I feel good" and yes, right now, you may think it's nearly impossible to do that or feel like that again. But it's about small steps, pushing yourself a little bit more each day to recognise the beauty of the world around you. If the least you do today is sit in the sunshine and appreciate everything around you with support of the worlds nature and the warmth on your face; and you manage to take yourself to a place of peace and tranquility - that's okay. . . #happiness #choosehappiness #happinessquotes #quotes #motivationalquotes #lifequotes #quotestoliveby #quotesoftheday #quotestagram #quotesaboutlife #positivequotes #quotesdaily #behappy #behappywithyourself #mikemeetslife via Instagram https://instagr.am/p/CAZlq_xAeap/

https://ift.tt/2z8ZKuc Mental Health Awareness Week. Well, for me, it's a lifelong mission. I believe mental health should be a ongoing and global priority and whilst I wholeheartedly appreciate those raising awareness, I can't help but think it is just another social trend many want to keep up with as opposed to actually practicing what they preach. In February 2020 a well known and loved celebrity ended her life after a battle with mental illness. Caroline Flack was mourned by the masses and continues to be missed by all those who knew her. It started a #BeKind social media campaign which millions got involved with. But what of it now? I still see people being unkind on all platforms on and offline. I see people choosing to say something, rather than say nothing - when they have nothing better to say. And I cant help but feel that whilst any press is good press, in this instance any awareness is positive - that it's shared on false pretences. We have to start owning up to the decisions we make and follow through with the advice we choose to share. Kindness is and always has been free. It may not always be reciprocated but fuel your heart with warmth and kindness rather than jealousy and hate and I believe you'll live better for it. Walk away with your dignity in situations which challenge your kindness, rather than retaliate and lower your standards. Being kind takes no energy, it has never harmed anyone and never will and most of all, it's good for you and your soul. Please, be kind to yourself and be kind to others. And live a happy life. #bekind #bekindtoyourself #bekindtooneanother #bekindalways #bekindtoeverykind #bekindtoeachother #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawarenessweek #mhaw #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthadvocate #mentalhealthquotes #quotes #lifequotes #quotesoftheday #quotestagram #quotesaboutlife #mikemeetslife via Instagram https://instagr.am/p/CAVrUgqAfn3/

https://ift.tt/2LxmCpX ❤️ NEW WEBSITE 💛 So to coincide with other projects and plans for Mike Meets Life coming up, I've renewed my website. I'll continue to move the rest of my blog posts over from archives soon but - loving this! https://ift.tt/365aJRk Read the 'What is Mike Meets Life' if you get time 🙏 PS. Super happy about utilising my photography (@fairbrotherphotographyuk) on this website too! via Instagram https://instagr.am/p/CASuR_zgGXt/

https://ift.tt/2Axtgdx Actions have consequences. Think, before you act. via Instagram https://instagr.am/p/CANZosbgOSL/

https://ift.tt/2z2ujBA Routine is so important. If we don't have a goal and if we don't have a routine - mornings can be so difficult. And if you start the morning off badly it's harder the rest of the day. Wake up, open your curtains, make you bed and smash your goals for the day! Then make more goals and smash them too! You can be whoever you want to be if you work at it. Lazing around the house is time lost you could've used towards achieving your ambitions. #quotes #inspirationalquotes #motivationalquotes #lifequotes #quotestoliveby #quotesoftheday #quotestagram #quotesaboutlife #successquotes #quotesdaily #morning #goodmorning #morningmotivation #morningvibes #mikemeetslife via Instagram https://instagr.am/p/CAM1EMBg01j/

https://ift.tt/2Z70WZM I've come across my fair share of people who have shared hate about me directly or indirectly - or who have made decisions about me based on decisions made out of my control. I've also had sad individuals even try to discredit me for the good I've done and they've not been able to see the bigger picture. I've let that bug me for years, but I don't anymore. . I will never apologise for being me. Because I know my intentions are good and my heart is pure. . It is them, actually, who's soul is broken. Not mine. It is them who has to live with their actions, which for me had severe consequences. And yes, I have to live with them too but I've made peace with myself - I doubt they ever will, because it's who they are. It consumes them and I am sad for them for that. . #quotes #inspirationalquotes #motivationalquotes #lifequotes #quotestoliveby #quotestagram #quotesoftheday #quotesaboutlife #quotesdaily #positivequotes #quotesofinstagram #inspiringquotes #quotesandsayings #quotesforlife #quotestoinspire #quotestoremember #quotesforyou #mikemeetslife via Instagram https://instagr.am/p/CAMuERSgpXR/