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

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

Christian Motivation

The Words I Never Said (And Why Silence Sometimes Hurts More)

Write about a time when you didn't take action but wish you had. What would you do differently? ….. I Stayed Silent, And It Echoed A short true-life story in poetry. They said silence is golden, but let me tell you something sometimes it’s just awkward, unfair, and emotionally constipating. It was one of those… Continue reading The Words I Never Said (And Why Silence Sometimes Hurts More)

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Everyday Nerves: What Actually Makes Me Nervous (And How I Cope Without Screaming)

What makes you nervous? Let’s be honest, when people say “you look so calm,” I laugh internally and externally (depending on how well I know them). Because if only they knew the mental gymnastics I perform every single time I’m about to do something new. Or be seen. Or speak. Or exist under pressure. Look,… Continue reading Everyday Nerves: What Actually Makes Me Nervous (And How I Cope Without Screaming)

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The Blogging Mistake I’ll Never Repeat Again (And What It Taught Me)

What can I say… I truly believed I was doing something revolutionary blogging straight from my heart with no structure, no plan, no SEO, just vibes. I thought, “Who needs keywords when you’re writing from your heart?” Right? Wrong. Very wrong. Let’s rewind. It was during my early “blogging hideout” days you know, back when… Continue reading The Blogging Mistake I’ll Never Repeat Again (And What It Taught Me)

Leadership Series

Change Requires Additional Commitment

I used to get excited about change at least at the beginning. A new plan, a fresh start, a shift in direction it all felt inspiring… until it got hard. Recently, I learned what John Maxwell meant when he said, “Change is easy to propose, hard to implement, and most of all, painful to sustain.”… Continue reading Change Requires Additional Commitment

Leadership Series

Mirror Mirror in the Team…

You know, I used to think leadership was all about standing at the front, looking put together in a blazer, with a clipboard and a strong LinkedIn headline. You know — #BossEnergy kind of vibe. Until life, as usual, came with a plot twist. Not long ago, I found myself leading this small group, nothing… Continue reading Mirror Mirror in the Team…

Leadership Series

Competence

I remember the first time I was asked to lead a project I had no idea how to handle. I wanted to say “yes” so badly, but deep down, I knew I wasn’t ready not yet. I didn’t just lack confidence… I lacked competence. In today's reading, John Maxwell clearly reminds us once again of… Continue reading Competence

Leadership Series

Expand Beyond Your Routine

Having a routine is comforting. Safe. Familiar. And for a while, I loved living in that safe bubble. Wake up. Work. Eat. Sleep. Repeat. No surprises, no risks… but also? No growth. One thing hit me about what John Maxwell said in today's reading, really striking… he said, “You will never change your life until… Continue reading Expand Beyond Your Routine

Leadership Series

Cultivate a Positive Attitude

If I’m being totally honest, there are days when staying positive feels impossible. Life hits hard, people disappoint you, and plans fall apart. And to think positivity meant ignoring reality or pretending everything was okay. But that’s not it at all. Once again, in today’s reading John Maxwell said, “A positive attitude won’t solve all… Continue reading Cultivate a Positive Attitude