We all face challenges that push us outside of our comfort zone. But sometimes, we find ourselves avoiding these challenges altogether. Maybe it's a difficult conversation, a new project that feels overwhelming, or a personal goal that seems out of reach. Take a moment to think about it: What challenge have you been putting off? … Continue reading Sunday Reflection: What Is a Challenge You Are Currently Avoiding?
Maintaining an acceptable work-life balance can be challenging. With constant demands from both work and personal life, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. I have struggled with this a lot in the past, and learned one important lesson: Achieving balance doesn’t mean doing it all—it means managing your time effectively and focusing on what truly matters. … Continue reading Achieving Work-Life Balance: Practical Tips for Managing Your Time
Time is our most valuable resource. Not because time is money—as I am sure you will have heard at some point in your life. Time is our most valuable resource because there is no way to get it back. Yet, it is often wasted on tasks that bring little to no value into our lifes … Continue reading Things That Don’t Deserve Your Time.
Just a couple of days ago, YouTube recommended me a video titled “I’m 57. If you’re in your 20s, please watch this.” It’s not the first time I've been recommended a video like this. In fact, similar titles seem to pop up frequently—each urging a group of 20- or 30-year-olds to pay attention to someone's … Continue reading Stop Feeling Like You Are Behind On Life.
Creativity is an aspect of your life that needs time and attention to blossom, something you can nurture with the right habits. When it does blossom, you will be amazed at what you are capable of creating. If you want to nurture your creative expression, here are some key daily practices that can help. 1. … Continue reading Daily Habits to Foster Creativity
Many years ago, I was torn between many projects, associations and commitments. Between my studies, joining multiple associations, climbing, actively socializing with anyone I met and pursuing creative expression like painting and writing, I was completely spent. During that hectic time, a dear friend shared a simple but life-changing piece of advice: evaluate what drains … Continue reading The Best Piece of Advice I Ever Had.
Have you ever stopped to think about the difference between where you are now and where you could be? This difference is what Hal Elrod, a prolific motivational speaker and author of The Miracle Morning, calls the "Potential Gap." It’s the space between your current reality and the extraordinary life you’re capable of living. Many … Continue reading Bridging the Potential Gap: Envisioning the Life You Could Lead
Without stealing away too much of your Sunday, I’d like to encourage you to take a quick break and ask yourself this simple yet powerful question. Better still, take a moment to reflect on at least one quality that you think is good about yourself, and appreciate the fact that you’ve nurtured and developed this … Continue reading Sunday Reflection: What Quality Do You Appreciate About Yourself?
Ready to grow personally and have fun along the way? One of my first posts (the twelfth, to be exact) explored the joy of creative expression. This joy became a reality for me about two years ago when I picked up crocheting. What I discovered is that creative expression offers much more than just happiness—it … Continue reading Creative Expression as a Pathway to Personal Growth: The Power of a Growth Mindset
After I recently graduated from Computer Science, I began applying for jobs in a somewhat low-key manner. With some side jobs covering my expenses, there was no rush, and I didn't feel pressured. I had a simple plan: always have three job applications in progress at any given time. This approach kept me moving forward. … Continue reading Hope Is Not a Strategy: Why Simple Plans Outshine Wishful Thinking
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