On the Blogger’s Forum page, see postings of press releases and articles from the Jack Up Your Life events and seminars, along with blogs about personal events, inspirational quotations, stories and motivational articles from both myself and friends.
Don’t leave the site without checking out Tyler Remus Cloud’s Practical Madness, the Confidently Insecure Jess Aronin, Cole Buckley’s Weakness Lies Strength, Zellest T. Vasquez’s Aspirations of an Innocent Mind, and David Roel’s Integral Life, for fresh insights into habits of thought, health and wellness!
For your consideration.
How to Plan for Your Year-Long Sabbatical
A sabbatical may sound like an unattainable dream, but many people have successfully chosen to take a sabbatical from work. LinkedIn explains the benefits are numerous, and some employers will even hold your job for you . . .
An article by Eva Benoit
Read MoreOCD SUCKS, But Horses Help
I have suffered from this disorder my entire life. I want to share some of my story in the hopes that you may better understand the disorder that controls a big part of my actions, thoughts, and my life. I also hope that by understanding a little more about this disorder you will be better able to empathize with other people in your life that may suffer from OCD.
Read MoreThe Opening of the Tea Bottle that Unveiled a Character Change
The change I made was my way of thinking. The thoughts you tell yourself form your own personal reality. If you wake up in the morning dreading the day ahead, and you think it’s going to suck and be miserable… guess what? It probably will be.
Read MoreLearning New Skills Online: Personal Growth for Seniors
The explosion in online educational opportunities has opened unprecedented learning opportunities for seniors. Some of the nation’s leading colleges and universities offer everything from free courses to degree programs, all taught online
Read MoreMonsters in my Mind: What it’s Like with OCD
I have spent many hours trying to rid my brain of unwanted thoughts. It is totally exhausting. The best way I can describe what having OCD is like is this…think about a horrible time in your life maybe you got fired from a job or someone you love passed away, and you feel extreme anxiety. Your chest hurts, you can’t sleep . . .
Read MoreBeing Alive
. . . only hearing nice things in life isn’t really being alive and that just being old isn’t any good without that alive part.
Read MoreFamiliar Lies
Your body felt different; we weren’t in sync anymore.
I was the spoon and you were the fork.
What did mine feel like?
Was it familiar or different?
Your arm rested heavy across my scars.
Read MoreNational Suicide Awareness Day
Let’s all make an effort to encourage people to continue striving to live. To let them know that they’re not alone and that they’re loved and they matter.
Read MoreFrom A Very Young Age
We’re taught from a very young age that if we don’t have anything nice to say, then don’t say anything at all. We’re taught from a very young age to be kind to people no matter what. We’re taught from a very young age to love people unconditionally, and not to judge . . .
Read MoreA professor’s quest to motivate
Jack Mierop, a life coach, is working to help the homeless
BY MEGAN MENDIBLES
Certain homeless shelters in Orange County can add workshops that focus on well-being to the list of services provided, thanks to one Cal State Fullerton professor.
Jack Mierop, part-time lecturer for the department of Human Communication studies and motivational speaker, is reaching a new audience . . .
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