“Nina, a beautiful and kind-natured young girl from a low-income family in northwest Pakistan, would travel daily on foot to go to school. She loved reading and writing. Unfortunately, few boys of her locality would harass her verbally when she would pass by the streets. This was inflicting mental and emotional harm to her....
READ MORETake a pause
I promise it’s not Greek; however, sadly, self-care is something that we sometimes overlook. I define self-care as taking a moment to care for you. Often we tend to so many people, places, and things that we forget or overlook the importance of tending to our needs. Friends, know that it is not selfish...
READ MOREWhy it’s ok to be not ok
When tennis star Naomi Osaka said, “it’s OK not to be OK” after her withdrawal from this year’s French Open, I didn’t think much about her words as I assumed she was only talking about the hidden struggles of elite athletes. But upon reflection, Osaka was brave enough to admit something many of us...
READ MOREManaging stress and being able to strike a balance
Ever heard the saying, you cannot have your cake and eat it? Being a businesswoman, running a household and finding time to exercise seems nearly impossible to try and strike a balance. Through the years, I have seen my weight fluctuate, my mental state diminish and my motivation to live my life to the...
READ MOREA look into Essentialism as defined by Greg McKeown
“I can do anything, but not everything” – Greg McKeown. Greg McKeown is a leadership strategist and the author of Essentialism. His masterful guidance has positively impacted his clients, to name a few, Adobe, Apple, Google, Facebook, Pixar and Yahoo! How often do you feel that you are balancing a multitude of different tasks...
READ MOREWorld Suicide Prevention Day
International Suicide Hotlines: https://www.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines One person will die by suicide every 40 seconds. This means that more than 700,000 people around the world will take their own lives every year. It is a terrifying figure, yet there appears to be little to no conversation about suicide. Like many topics which are considered taboo, one...
READ MOREOpening up new possibilities by seeing our choices
Our predictable future does not trap us. My predictable future is how the story of my life is likely to unfold if the path is left unaltered. There have been times in my life when I realized that I didn’t like the way my predictable future was shaping up. One that stands out was...
READ MOREHow your attitude impacts the course of your life
What does attitude have to do with success in your life? Everything. I wish I understood this early on in my life. It would have made all the difference to me and it would have eliminated a lot of struggles. Now, most people think of an arrogant or aggressive disposition or behavior that someone...
READ MOREDon’t fake it till you make it – Confidence tips from an actor
What is the secret to being truly self-confident? And what can a professional actor of over twenty years tell you that is different from what you would get somewhere else? You’re probably reading this and thinking to yourself. “I don’t need tips about confidence. I’m already a confident person.” And you’re probably right. At...
READ MOREPregnancy and the workplace
How two words will change everything at work for you… For many professional women finding out they’re pregnant provides mixed feelings. Delight that you are about to become a mum but also shear dread as you know your world is about to change in more ways than one. As soon as the words “I’m...
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