“UNDERLYING NEED “COPING” MECHANISM To have support in figuring out your talents Getting stoned to avoid thinking about it To be loved, held, appreciated Negativity, pessimism to “control” expectations To have feelings received Overeating as an attempt at self-soothing To… — M.J. Ryan Copy Share Image
“Because it takes work, often a lot of work and sacrifice, you have to really want to bring something into being.” — M.J. Ryan Copy Share Image
“We have only this moment, sparkling like a star in our hand…and melting like a snowflake. Let us use it before it’s too late.… — M.J. Ryan Copy Share Image
“I will believe in you every day of my life”—Elliot to E.T. from the movie E.T.” — M.J. Ryan Copy Share Image
“if you really want it, you’ll keep at it. Despite setbacks, interruptions, and sidetracks. No matter how long you get off course, you’ll eventually… — M.J. Ryan Copy Share Image
“it has to do with whether you think intelligence is fixed (you’re born as smart as you’ll ever be) or changeable (you can get… — M.J. Ryan Copy Share Image
“you will greatly increase your chances of success if you stop long enough to get clear on your motivation, understand why you’ve been doing… — M.J. Ryan Copy Share Image
“UNDERLYING NEED “COPING” MECHANISM To have support in figuring out your talents Getting stoned to avoid thinking about it To be loved, held, appreciated… — M.J. Ryan Copy Share Image
“The right brain is future oriented. It’s where our aspirations, our dreams, our longings reside. It’s where creativity is born. This is the part… — M.J. Ryan Copy Share Image
“when young, people develop beliefs that organize their world and give meaning to their experiences. These mental models determine the goals we pursue and… — M.J. Ryan Copy Share Image
“Finding a positive motivation also engages your emotional brain to work for the change, not against it. Remember, it wants to go toward pleasure.… — M.J. Ryan Copy Share Image
“Happiness comes not only from moment-to-moment enjoyment of life, but also from the sense of satisfaction and flow that arises when we are using… — M.J. Ryan Copy Share Image
