Leadership Series, Public Health Affairs

The Quiet Battles of Managing Anxiety as a High Achiever

For years, I chased gold stars. Perfect grades, leadership roles, prestigious awards, and certificates – you name it, I wanted it. On paper, I was thriving. But Inside? Now that's a different story. The relentless pursuit of excellence became a breeding ground for anxiety, a silent saboteur whispering doubts and fears. Maybe you recognize this… Continue reading The Quiet Battles of Managing Anxiety as a High Achiever

Leadership Series

When Life Hits the Reset Button

Refocus on the Mission!!! Have you ever gotten so caught up doing everything that you forget why you even started? Yeah, that was me running around like a headless chicken, busy but not productive. I told myself I was “multitasking,” but deep down, I knew I was just distracted. Somewhere between helping others, chasing deadlines,… Continue reading When Life Hits the Reset Button

Leadership Series

Planned Neglect

Sometimes life feels overwhelming not because we’re doing too little, but because we’re trying to do too much. Let me keep it real with you. We’re out here trying to fix everything, attend to everyone, juggle responsibilities, and still wonder why we feel drained. That’s where planned neglect comes in. Planned neglect isn’t about being… Continue reading Planned Neglect

Leadership Series

Why Your Worth Isn’t Up for Debate

Let’s be real right, too many of us spend half our lives trying to convince people we’re “enough.” Enough to love. Enough to keep. Enough to respect. And if someone doesn’t see it, we start doubting ourselves like our value suddenly dropped to 80% off clearance-sale prices. But here’s the truth love, your worth isn’t… Continue reading Why Your Worth Isn’t Up for Debate

Short Stories, Storytelling

Hell Hath No Fury Like a Woman Scorned…

You’ve probably heard the phrase “hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.” It basically means: when a woman feels betrayed or deeply hurt especially in love her anger can be like wildfire. I once heard a story about a lady named Maya. She loved her boyfriend with everything time, trust, support, all of it.… Continue reading Hell Hath No Fury Like a Woman Scorned…

Leadership Series

Leaders Put Emphasis on Intangibles…

Can we talk a little bit about Leadership today… Now here’s the thing about leadership, it’s not always about numbers, deadlines, or checklists. Those things matter, but they’re not the whole story. Real leadership is often about the intangibles things you can’t measure with a calculator. Think about it: morale, motivation, attitude, emotions, timing, atmosphere.… Continue reading Leaders Put Emphasis on Intangibles…

Leadership Series

Celebrate Successes

Sometimes we don’t even notice the progress we’ve made until someone else points it out. Maybe you’ve been working out, eating better, or just trying to stay consistent at something, and you feel like it’s not enough. Then a friend says, “You look good!” or “Wow, you’ve done so well!” and it hits you, Oh!,… Continue reading Celebrate Successes

Leadership Series

Allowing Problems…

This might sound cringey but see it as a Simple Reflection. Here’s the thing, I just got to understand that there’s a big difference between having a big problem and making a problem big. I’ve been there. Something small would go wrong, maybe I missed a deadline, ran short on money, or had a tough… Continue reading Allowing Problems…