“ Arrogance created to project a self-image of superiority is the very trait that demonstrates to others deeply hidden inferiority. Sam Owen
“ Sometimes being overwhelmed by emotions can leave you speechless but even then it is important to identify the correct emotion. Sam Owen
“ Remembering our personal growth that resulted from negative life experiences makes new obstacles easier to embrace. Sam Owen
“ We are responsible for our own relationships, their successes, their failures, the good times, the bad times. Take responsibility for creating the relationships that you desire. Sam Owen
“ When you lack self-esteem, people you encounter can feel it like an invisible barrier separating them from you; conversely, confidence helps people to feel connected to you. Sam Owen
“ Trust yourself to be able to confront and work through your emotions. If you believe you can’t do it, you won’t do it and you’ll become stuck. If you believe you can do it, you will. Sam Owen
“ Lack of ownership over your anger can incorrectly absolve you of all responsibility and so keep you stuck in the anger. Sam Owen
“ Correctly identifying a negative emotion takes the brain out of fight-or-flight mode and into problem-solving mode, out of tension, anger and confusion and into ease, calm and clarity. Sam Owen
“ When you become aggressive in arguments, you force the other person to become defensive which means they’ll either get ready to fight you or ready to flee from you. Sam Owen
“ Jealousy is when their reflection in the mirror that is your progress, is attacked rather than appreciated, begrudged rather than understood. Sam Owen
“ Utter frustration often precedes the breakthrough so stick with it and have faith in your journey. Sam Owen
“ Social media allows us to subjugate feelings and problems we don't want to confront, like emotional eating or substance abuse, thus perpetuating our problems and delaying our happiness. Sam Owen
“ Confidence is not posting endless selfies, or repeatedly protesting how happy or in love we are, it’s a subtle yet noticeable sheen that emanates from our being - our eyes, our words, our body languag… Sam Owen