“We can do our best and still not get what we want. That’s life, not failure.” – Alain de Botton Since childhood, we’ve been told that success is entirely up to us. Work hard. Want it enough. Believe in yourself. You’ll get there.It sounds empowering—and to some extent, it’s true. But it’s not the whole…… Continue reading The Myth of “Making It”
Tag: Self-Improvement
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
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
When Life Turns Us Into a Sugar Cookie
It is easy to blame your lot in life on some outside force, to stop trying because you believe fate is against you. It is easy to think that where you were raised, how your parents treated you, or what school you went to is all that determines your future. Nothing could be further from…… Continue reading When Life Turns Us Into a Sugar Cookie
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
What’s in Our Cup?
Imagine this: we’re holding a cup of coffee, and someone bumps into us. The coffee goes flying, and we’re left with a mess. Our first instinct is probably to blame the person who bumped into us. But hold up a second. Why did we spill the coffee? “Well, because someone bumped into us!” we might…… Continue reading What’s in Our Cup?
Procrastination: The Art of Putting Things Off
Procrastination. We’ve all been there. Whether it’s that important work deadline, cleaning the cupboard, or finally starting a exercise routine, procrastination is a universal experience. Just today, a friend shared how she has recently fallen into the habit of procrastinating and asked for tips on how to rectify or prevent it. But what is procrastination,…… Continue reading Procrastination: The Art of Putting Things Off
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