
Note of the Day
What matters to us is not what happens to us in life, but how we respond to it.
(William James)
Note of the Day Archive
May 2, 2021
'The self-actualizing person accepts himself as he is. He is aware of his own characteristics, skills, abilities and desires. Maybe she's not the most beautiful, but she knows which aspects are beautiful. Maybe he is not the most successful in every subject, but he is very good at the subjects he is successful in and can enjoy his successes. Accepting oneself as one is and trying to be the best one is, not what one wants to be, prevents one from having expectations such as being perfect, which are both unrealistic and contrary to the nature of the individual.'
February 28, 2021
Patience does not mean doing nothing, surrendering, or breaking away from life. Just like sleeping, it is an active and conscious preparation for the next day.
December 19, 2020
Confronting avoidance often has many benefits for the individual. Therefore, when we step out of our comfort zone and come to the point of giving up, let's first ask ourselves "why?" If we are stepping back not because our logic tells us so, but because we are afraid of confrontation, it will help to remind ourselves that sometimes we have to endure the difficult.
October 16, 2020
Meeting people with similar hobbies, chatting about common interests, or engaging in social hobbies on their own; It increases the opportunity to socialize and helps you make sincere friendships, regardless of your age.
April 18, 2021
The statement "I shouldn't think" actually shows the importance we attach to a certain thought. Therefore, the first step to take when struggling with obsessions is to reduce the importance given to the underlying obsessive thoughts.
February 26, 2021
Genetic, biological, psychological and environmental factors are effective in the emergence of depression. The prevalence of mental problems in a person's family increases the likelihood of suffering from depression along with many other mental problems. However, this does not mean that a person who has no psychological problems in his family will not suffer from depression. It is not possible to say which of the genetic and environmental factors is more effective.
November 3, 2020
The ability to be patient; It gives us the ability to control ourselves, provides an important method to cope with our emotions in a world where we do not know when or what we will encounter, strengthens us and helps us look at life with more optimistic eyes.
October 12, 2020
"Replace the person you are trying to be with the person you really are. People will love you more and you will love yourself more."
March 25, 2021
Although laughing is an action that we associate with happiness or fun, we cannot conclude that people who laugh a lot are very happy. This is because laughter is actually an instinctive coping mechanism. The act of laughing relieves our emotional pain, reduces our stress, and strengthens our relationships with others. Scientific research on laughter has found that this action even reduces physical pain.
February 21, 2021
When a child is born, you do not become mother and father. You add the words mother or father to your titles. Therefore, maintaining the versatility of your life will always make you feel good.
October 24, 2020
Children who do not receive enough love and warmth from their families may develop the idea of 'I am unlovable' about themselves, even if their daily needs are fully met.
September 24, 2020
The best way to enjoy the moment is to focus on what's happening around us. Just like children.
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