"Who are some famous people who overcame adversity and obstacles to achieve success in life despite failure, rejection, or simply a bad hand?" The people you think have it all? It’s more than likely they’ve failed more times than many of us have tried. Failure and rejection are uncomfortable. In truth, we would all prefer […]

  We're always told to express gratitude and return kindness to others. If someone else does something nice for us, we say thank you to them. Why don't we do the same for ourselves? After all, you're the one overcoming obstacles in your life, working hard to improve yourself and your relationships with people around […]

As we've been talking about this week, we've all experienced times where we feel like an absolute failure. Maybe you didn't get the job you were hoping for, or your relationship didn’t work out. Or perhaps you just aren’t as far in life as you’d like to be. You could have even been dealt a […]

Failure is inevitable. This is a fact of life.  However, how you perceive failure determines what path you take. And here’s a little secret: Failure is not a permanent state of being. It’s not world-ending. Merely, failure means you tried and didn’t succeed, at least not during this round.  So, in the face of failure, […]

It’s quite common to experience a setback in your life. No matter how intelligent or experienced you are, things don’t always go as planned – and that’s alright. The attitude you adopt during or after these times can determine the kind of life you live. Part of life involves facing challenges.  What do you normally […]

In our everyday lives, emotions act as the colors that paint our experiences. They make us feel happy, sad, excited, or angry, guiding how we act and react. But sometimes, these feelings can become overwhelming, like waves crashing over us, making it hard to stay afloat. That's where emotional self-regulation comes in. It's like having […]

For some of us, insults or offensive comments roll off our shoulders like no big deal. For others, it stings a little more than skin deep. We might dwell on it more or even take it to heart, allowing words to leave massive wounds or bruises in our souls. So, what gives? Well, some of […]

Have you ever heard someone say, "Speak up for yourself"? Well, that's essentially what being assertive is all about. It's not about being loud or bossy; it's about expressing your thoughts, feelings, and needs in a confident and respectful way. Think of it as finding that perfect balance between being too passive (keeping quiet and letting […]

How many times have you looked at your achievements and thought that there is a possibility that you do not necessarily deserve them? Have you ever thought that you are where you are because of pure luck? Or maybe a series of glitches in the matrix? Well, you’re not alone. That feeling is called imposter […]