While driving along the highway today, I noticed the bougainvillea plants lining the road, and it reminded me of something I once experienced in a counselling and life-skills training session. During one of the sessions, the trainer asked each of us to draw a mascot that represents who we are or who we aspire to…… Continue reading Blooming like Bougainvillea
Tag: Growth Mindset
Never Waste a Good Crisis
“Every setback is a setup for a comeback”- Joel Osteen Recently, my niece was telling me about a work activity that failed — because it was poorly planned and managed. She had actually raised red flags well ahead of time, but her concerns were brushed aside. When everything fell apart (as she had predicted), she…… Continue reading Never Waste a Good Crisis
Becoming Decisive: One ‘Yet’ at a Time
“Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t—you’re right.” — Henry Ford “I can’t make decisions.”A fleeting exclamation, laced with a flicker of frustration, from a dear one. But the words lingered with me. How many of us have felt that way—unsure what to choose, afraid of getting it wrong, stuck in hesitation?…… Continue reading Becoming Decisive: One ‘Yet’ at a Time
Functional Fixedness: The Creativity Blocker
“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.”— Marcel Proust Have you ever been stuck on a problem, only to realize the answer was right in front of you? You’re not alone. Most of us, at some point, fall into a mental trap called functional fixedness —…… Continue reading Functional Fixedness: The Creativity Blocker
The Praise Paradox: When Recognition Becomes a Roadblock
“The greatest danger for most of us is not that our aim is too high and we miss it, but that it is too low and we reach it.” – Michelangelo After reading one of my recent blogs — “If That’s Good, Am I Bad? Why Appreciation Isn’t a Competition” — a friend gave me…… Continue reading The Praise Paradox: When Recognition Becomes a Roadblock
“If That’s Good, Am I Bad?” — Why Appreciation Isn’t a Competition
“Appreciation is a wonderful thing. It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well.” — Voltaire ” The deepest craving of human nature is the need to be appreciated. ” — William James Now that kids are in campus, when they come home for a break, one of the most common questions…… Continue reading “If That’s Good, Am I Bad?” — Why Appreciation Isn’t a Competition
Little Ears, Big Impact: The Hidden Costs of Words
“Children are not things to be molded, but are people to be unfolded.” – Jess Lair We’ve all had those moments—whether with family or friends—where we’re sharing a laugh, venting about a tough day, or celebrating our kids’ successes. But sometimes, when our kids are around, we don’t realize how much our words can affect…… Continue reading Little Ears, Big Impact: The Hidden Costs of Words
The Blame Game: How the Dunning-Kruger Effect Keeps Us Stuck
“The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance, it is the illusion of knowledge.” — Stephen Hawking Ever have one of those days where it feels like everyone else is messing things up? The boss is clueless, the partner’s driving you crazy, and life just seems stacked against you. It’s easy to point fingers, right?…… Continue reading The Blame Game: How the Dunning-Kruger Effect Keeps Us Stuck
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