“whatever we’re doing, healthy or unhealthy, is always a solution to some problem.” — 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
“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
“I will believe in you every day of my life”—Elliot to E.T. from the movie E.T.” — M.J. Ryan Copy Share
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
