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77 Inspirational Quotes About New Beginnings

You’re starting a new life, and you look forward to doing some things differently.

Or maybe a new life has been thrust upon you without your full consent, and you're feeling anxious and uncertain about starting over.

New beginnings can be the result of well-laid plans or a life tragedy.

They can be welcome or unwelcome.

But in either case, they are opportunities for growth and positive change.

They stretch us and invite us to live up to our fullest potential — or design a new potential for ourselves.

Taking the first steps toward a new beginning is always daunting.

The fear of the unknown paralyzes even the most adventurous.

For that reason, we’ve put together some thoughtful new beginnings quotes to inspire that first step and remind you that you can do this!

We bet you’ll find at least one with the perfect message for your new start.

45 Tender And Romantic Love Of My Life Quotes

by Barrie Davenport

You've finally found the one. Your one true love.

Your soulmate. The love of your life.

You never thought it would happen, but the way you feel about your beloved is far beyond the feelings you've had for other partners in the past. It's the real thing. You've found the person with whom you want to spend your life.

With this deluge of intense feelings, you may not be able to express the depth of your love and commitment.

You want your lover to know how much you adore them and that they are the ones you've been waiting for all your life.

If the words aren't flowing easily, we've come to the rescue with these thoughtfully-curated love of my life quotes.

Use the ideas and words in these quotes about the love of your life to tell him or her that you intend to keep them around forever!

Living A Fulfilling Life: 25 Essential Ingredients For Happiness

by Barrie Davenport

I recently came across a journal I kept in my early thirties where I'd listed everything I thought I wanted in order to be happy and successful.

Most of the items were things — the kind of house I desired, the car I wanted, furniture and clothes I coveted.

On some level, I believed having the trappings of a successful life would translate into creating the feelings of a happy life. Once I accumulated those things, I would have a fulfilling life.

My perspective at the time was flawed. I didn't realize how fleeting the satisfaction of attainment can be. I didn't anticipate the empty feeling that follows success or the slow awareness I was chasing an illusion.

Those highly desirable things I was chasing weren't so fulfilling after all.

The joy of getting what you want dissipates quickly, leaving you with . . . what?

Confusion. Restlessness. More longing.

Material things can be nice, and they are fun to accumulate — especially when they are part of a passion, hobby, or lifestyle you enjoy.

But things and money and prestige don't provide the one thing every single one of us desires. Fulfillment in life.

We want our lives to be deeply satisfying and meaningful — not just at the end of our lives looking back, but at every step along the way.

Living a fulfilling life requires mindfully, and carefully creating your hours and days to reflect your authentic self.

7 Healthy Real Food Alternatives to Whey Protein

by Barrie Davenport

If you’re working with weights to build muscle, you’ve probably heard about the benefits of using whey protein, and maybe you’ve already used it.

Maybe you even have a favorite brand.

But you’re also open to healthy and more affordable substitutes for whey protein.

After all, high-quality whey protein doesn’t come cheap. And you shouldn’t have to go broke or into debt to build muscle and improve your overall health.

And since we usually find real food more satisfying than most protein supplements – smoothies, shakes, and bars – it makes sense to focus on those rather than alternative protein powders.

With that in mind, we’ve created this list of seven healthy and affordable real food alternatives to whey protein.

Are Your Parents Emotionally Immature? 13 Signs Your Folks Don’t Act Like Mature Adults

by Barrie Davenport

Having or adopting children doesn’t automatically make someone the ideal parent.

After all, adults have unresolved issues, too.

Some are narcissistic, some are lugging around past traumas, and others are emotionally underdeveloped.

When left unaddressed, the latter can be especially rough on kids and lead to mental health hurdles down the line.

So today, we’re unpacking the profile of emotionally immature parents and how to deal with them.