In a world where validation often becomes an “Obligatory Obsession,” people-pleasing can profoundly affect mindset. Women, especially women of color are particularly affected by this. This need for approval may be intensified by societal pressures and expectations. The constant quest for external validation can lead to a fixed mindset, where we tether our self-worth to […]
Several months ago, I started experiencing a snapping hip sensation. My hip joint would buckle, causing a brief moment of pain, and then my movements returned to normal. Thinking that I was out of shape and needed more stretching, I allowed this to go on for several months. In the past few months, however, I […]
“Be available to the things themselves; to the fresh voice, the strangest voice, your unalienated voice; for it sounds different from your habitual voice, and yet it is your true voice, the call to authenticity.” Who are you? Can you distinguish between your authentic and habitual self? It can be challenging. Behaviors such as […]
Considering the long-term effects and repercussions, thinking deeply about our choices is essential. If we want to make the best decisions for our future, we should ask ourselves if our choices align with our values and beliefs. Resisting temptation and acting with restraint is associated with impulse control. Controlling emotions, desires, and behaviors requires self-control.
Perhaps, like me, you are at a point in your life where you are contemplating your next steps. Please remember that this is only the beginning of the next phase. The singer’s lyrics encourage a growth mindset: we can attain anything by taking action, learning from our errors, and striving to develop and progress. We can achieve our objectives by concentrating on the journey rather than the destination.
We are here, clutching our portfolio and our baggage. We are here, dressed in our credentials accessorized in hoops and pearls. We are here, brains stretched and flashing forward. We are here, slipping out of our stilettos and into golf shoes. We are here, coiffured or curly, confident in our skin. We are here, sometimes […]
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