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
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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…
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)
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
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
Redefining Failure and Success
There was a time when I thought success was about trophies, titles, or public applause. And failure? That was falling short of those visible milestones. But life had other lessons in store for me. One day, after a project I had poured my heart into completely flopped, I felt crushed. But sitting in that moment,… Continue reading Redefining Failure and Success
The Freedom Myth
I used to believe that freedom meant doing whatever I wanted, whenever I wanted. No rules. No limits. Just living life “free.” But somewhere along the way, I realized that chasing total freedom often left me feeling lost, not liberated. In today’s reading, John Maxwell said, “Freedom is not the absence of responsibility; it’s the… Continue reading The Freedom Myth
Problem Solving
I’ll never forget one particular Monday morning. Everything that could go wrong… did. A client backed out, my team was confused, and I sat there staring at my to-do list, wondering where to even begin. I felt unease and wanted to panic but instead, I paused. I’m saying this in light of a significant lesson,… Continue reading Problem Solving
Increase Your Passion
A few months ago, I hit a strange season in my life. Even though I was still showing up every day, still doing the work, still smiling on the outside but on the inside, I felt numb. Have you ever experienced such? The excitement I once had about something I loved doing was fading fast,… Continue reading Increase Your Passion
Instill Motivation
I’ll never forget the leader who saw something in me before I ever saw it in myself. She didn’t just give me tasks she gave me confidence. She didn’t just tell me I was doing well she reminded me I had what it takes. That experience taught me that, True leadership isn’t about pushing people.… Continue reading Instill Motivation
