Karen Harris > Quotes

“All you need to do is sit down and take a breather. Do not just react negatively to the situation. Instead, respond with hope and a definite plan to get you out of that swamp. You do not need a “one size fit all solution”. All you need are the initial steps to get you going. If you will just focus your energy in resolving your issues rather than focusing on being paralyzed, there is a way out of it!”
― Karen Harris, Wayne Dyer: Wayne Dyer Best Quotes and Greatest Life Lessons

“You should never make money or the desire for material possessions a guide for making decisions in your life.”
― Karen Harris, Eckhart Tolle: Eckhart Tolle Greatest Life Lesson and Best Quotes (the power of now, spirituality, new thought, new age spirituality, depression)

“Keep Your Ego at Bay; Stay Humble   Have you felt that urgent desire to feel important, to feel special and to feel way above over other people? As a graduate, do you think you have the best education and do you think you deserve that job opening more over the other guy? Do you think you have accomplished so much in life that you deserve better than your peers? If so, maybe your ego is getting the best of you. When you act based on your ego, there is a great chance that you will be at odds with the world and the people around you. You feel that you are more special than others because of your accomplishments, your education, your work and your possession. Because of that, you are failing to see others’ worth and importance. You only act based on what you think, because your opinion is the only one that matters. You barely admit mistakes; hence, you are depriving yourself of the opportunity to grow because you believe that you got everything you need. You are tarnishing your relationship with others by alienating them with your attitude. Ultimately, you are missing a lot in life! Dr. Dryer preaches about a life of humility and respect for one’s self and others. He always reminds his readers, students and followers to keep their ego at bay and stay humble. He believes in the universal truth that individuals are more common than different with each other; that no one is above someone or more special than others. He believes in the perfect being, the invisible force that created all of us, and so we are one and the same, just performing our own duty in this universe. Our ego stems from our desire to gain recognition from our achievements and hard work. There is nothing wrong with that. Humans crave to be recognized because it is one of the best feelings in the world. However, when you become overly attached to that idea and your entitlement, that is where ego comes in and it does more bad than good to you. The best way to be recognized is to stay humble and modest of your accomplishments. Your achievements sound the loudest when you are not telling it to everyone. You can only earn the highest of respect when you give the same amount of respect to others and to yourself. You can only feel truly special when you are not trying to be over someone else’s head, but rather carry others on your back to lift them up. That is what matters the most.”
― Karen Harris, Wayne Dyer: Wayne Dyer Best Quotes and Greatest Life Lessons

“People make failure worse than it needs to be because they worry what others will think, or they engage in negative self-talk, meaning they tell themselves bad things like they’re no good, not smart enough, or are unworthy. That kind of baloney makes you feel terrible. Instead, tell yourself things you would say to a friend in the same situation. “That was a great idea! I’m sure you’ll do better next time.”
― Karen Harris, Life Skills for Kids: How to Cook, Clean, Make Friends, Handle Emergencies, Set Goals, Make Good Decisions, and Everything in Between

“Worrying is normal. It is a basic function of every human. Life is full of problems; make no mistake about that. However, your ability to overcome different trials defines your victory, and not your ability to stick with it. Thinking of your problem over and over again will not help you solve it, thinking of a solution with a positive and healthy mind will.”
― Karen Harris, Wayne Dyer: Wayne Dyer Best Quotes and Greatest Life Lessons

“This can be an important part of learning from failure. If you keep those feelings inside, you may not examine everything that happened and learn from it. Often, talking through challenges with someone else can shed new light on the situation, which is necessary for you to learn and move forward successfully. SEE THE OPPORTUNITY IN FAILURE Toddlers approach potential failure with curiosity.”
― Karen Harris, Life Skills for Kids: How to Cook, Clean, Make Friends, Handle Emergencies, Set Goals, Make Good Decisions, and Everything in Between

“The teen years are unlike any other stage of life. Between 13 and 19 years old, girls typically navigate the transitions from middle school to high school to college and/or the start of a career, with significant physical and emotional changes, shifting dynamics in relationships, and expanding personal values and worldviews.”
― Karen Harris, Teen Girl's Handbook: From Making Friends, Avoiding Drama, Overcoming Insecurities, Planning for the Future, and Everything Else Along the Way to Growing Up

“a priority is something you need to do to avoid getting in trouble for not doing it.”
― Karen Harris, Life Skills for Kids: How to Cook, Clean, Make Friends, Handle Emergencies, Set Goals, Make Good Decisions, and Everything in Between

“It’s important to understand, therefore, that your identity will continue to evolve throughout your teenage years. Just as you wouldn’t expect yourself to be the exact same person at 13 as you were at 10, you will be a different form of yourself at 18 than you are at 13,”
― Karen Harris, Teen Girl's Handbook: From Making Friends, Avoiding Drama, Overcoming Insecurities, Planning for the Future, and Everything Else Along the Way to Growing Up

“Lessons to learn from failure include:”
― Karen Harris, Life Skills for Kids: How to Cook, Clean, Make Friends, Handle Emergencies, Set Goals, Make Good Decisions, and Everything in Between

“If you look at failure as a learning opportunity, you’re automatically on the right track.”
― Karen Harris, Life Skills for Kids: How to Cook, Clean, Make Friends, Handle Emergencies, Set Goals, Make Good Decisions, and Everything in Between

“This brings us to the place of accepting our failures and using them to become better, stronger people.”
― Karen Harris, Life Skills for Kids: How to Cook, Clean, Make Friends, Handle Emergencies, Set Goals, Make Good Decisions, and Everything in Between

“insecurity: Make a list that separates measurable facts from your internal thoughts and assumptions. Keep a journal of your insecure feelings but also positive self-affirmations that include your wonderful qualities and personal achievements. Strictly limit your time online and with social media. Replace it with other activities such as reading, exercise, volunteering, music, learning something new, or other things you enjoy. Practice gratitude every day for nature, health, family, friends, abilities, freedoms, and more. Remind yourself to be happy for the successes and achievements of others because they don’t diminish your own in the slightest. Embrace self-love.”
― Karen Harris, Teen Girl's Handbook: From Making Friends, Avoiding Drama, Overcoming Insecurities, Planning for the Future, and Everything Else Along the Way to Growing Up

“Edison made 1,000 failed attempts at the light bulb (some say 10,000 failed attempts).”
― Karen Harris, Life Skills for Kids: How to Cook, Clean, Make Friends, Handle Emergencies, Set Goals, Make Good Decisions, and Everything in Between

“Identity is a dynamic concept of “self” that we develop beginning in childhood, and it is constantly undergoing change.”
― Karen Harris, Teen Girl's Handbook: From Making Friends, Avoiding Drama, Overcoming Insecurities, Planning for the Future, and Everything Else Along the Way to Growing Up

“positive friendships can help us cope with difficult circumstances and reduce our overall stress.”
― Karen Harris, Teen Girl's Handbook: From Making Friends, Avoiding Drama, Overcoming Insecurities, Planning for the Future, and Everything Else Along the Way to Growing Up

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― Karen Harris, Life Skills for Teens: How to Cook, Clean, Manage Money, Fix Your Car, Perform First Aid, and Just About Everything in Between

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― Karen Harris, Life Skills for Kids: How to Cook, Clean, Make Friends, Handle Emergencies, Set Goals, Make Good Decisions, and Everything in Between

“Each day is a new opportunity. I chose to make this day a great one.”
― Karen Harris, Louise Hay: Louise L. Hay Affirmations, Best Quotes and Greatest Life Lessons

“Talk to a friend, family member, or trusted adult. This can be an important part of learning from failure.”
― Karen Harris, Life Skills for Kids: How to Cook, Clean, Make Friends, Handle Emergencies, Set Goals, Make Good Decisions, and Everything in Between

“If you appreciate and see yourself for what you are truly worth, then other people will appreciate. If you are truly happy for what you are, then other people can be truly happy to you as well. If you persistently pursue in building your self-worth, others will see you in the best possible way. The real important thing here is you do not care of what they think anymore. All that matters is your own opinion about yourself… and it is beautiful!”
― Karen Harris, Wayne Dyer: Wayne Dyer Best Quotes and Greatest Life Lessons

“The teen years are a perfect time to find your passions and what is important to you,”
― Karen Harris, Teen Girl's Handbook: From Making Friends, Avoiding Drama, Overcoming Insecurities, Planning for the Future, and Everything Else Along the Way to Growing Up

“The best way to handle failure is by embracing it (not intuitive, I know), but failure is inevitable; no one avoids it!”
― Karen Harris, Life Skills for Kids: How to Cook, Clean, Make Friends, Handle Emergencies, Set Goals, Make Good Decisions, and Everything in Between

“Sometimes when you fail at something, it’s beneficial to find different and better ways to do what you originally set out to do.”
― Karen Harris, Life Skills for Kids: How to Cook, Clean, Make Friends, Handle Emergencies, Set Goals, Make Good Decisions, and Everything in Between

“Make sure that you balance work and fun as much as possible, be kind and forgiving toward yourself, and reach out for support when you need it.”
― Karen Harris, Teen Girl's Handbook: From Making Friends, Avoiding Drama, Overcoming Insecurities, Planning for the Future, and Everything Else Along the Way to Growing Up

“here’s a quick down-and-dirty rule to help you figure it out: a priority is something you need to do to avoid getting in trouble for not doing it.”
― Karen Harris, Life Skills for Kids: How to Cook, Clean, Make Friends, Handle Emergencies, Set Goals, Make Good Decisions, and Everything in Between

“Failure may reveal better opportunities.”
― Karen Harris, Life Skills for Kids: How to Cook, Clean, Make Friends, Handle Emergencies, Set Goals, Make Good Decisions, and Everything in Between

“Self-worth is what Matters   The very wall that stops people from seeing their true value is their constant desire to win other people’s approval and validation. Many are dependent on others to define their own value; hence, they are not seeking for self-worth. They are actually looking for other-worth.”
― Karen Harris, Wayne Dyer: Wayne Dyer Best Quotes and Greatest Life Lessons

“For teen girls, good friends are a source of support that can offset negative experiences such as bullying and feelings of isolation or exclusion.”
― Karen Harris, Teen Girl's Handbook: From Making Friends, Avoiding Drama, Overcoming Insecurities, Planning for the Future, and Everything Else Along the Way to Growing Up

“Friendships are very important at all stages of life, but especially during the teenage years. Friends not only allow for social connections, fun, and experiences outside the immediate family, but they influence our overall health and well-being in many positive ways. However, friendships can also be incredibly complex and challenging during this teenage period, which is why it’s helpful to understand good strategies to make meaningful friendships and maintain healthy relationships with friends.”
― Karen Harris, Teen Girl's Handbook: From Making Friends, Avoiding Drama, Overcoming Insecurities, Planning for the Future, and Everything Else Along the Way to Growing Up