A Purposeful Christmas: Embrace What Truly Matters
As Christmas approaches, let's refocus on its true meaning: love, connections, and giving back. Cherish heartfelt connections, perform acts of kindness, create meaningful traditions, prioritize mindful presence over presents, celebrate eco-consciously, and embrace imperfections while focusing on inner peace. Let's make this Christmas a celebration of the heart. Have a merry Christmas.
Towards the Finish Line: Reflections for Ending the Year Strong
2023 countdown is now nearing completion. As we unwind, we have an opportunity to reflect and prepare for 2024. Finishing the year strong requires us to be honest during our reflections. This is a time to consider any changes we need to make and goals we might need to refresh or carry forward. Making 2024 the year we want requires us to be purposeful.
Christmas Countdown – Manage Your Well-Being; Hold on to the Joy!
Christmas season comes with extra pressures, stress of pleasing others and wanting to make the best impression with guests. The implication is that the joy of the season is under attack by the fanfare. It's time to recapture the essence of the season by prioritising our well-being whilst still having a wonderful celebration.
Celebrating The Season
We are often reminded that this is the season to be jolly but can lose sight that first and foremost, this is the season to be grateful and rejoice. And a good way to show our gratitude is to give others a reason to be grateful too. Happy holiday season.
Guess Who is Six today!
PurposefulMe is six years old today and what a journey. From days of not knowing what to write, managing busy schedules to writing whilst commuting, it has been my joy to write every week. My reflections include previous lessons being deployed and new lessons learnt. Thank you for being on this journey with me. Please subscribe if you haven't already done so.
Conquering Imposter Syndrome: Unleashing Your Authentic Self (Part 2)
In this concluding post, we look at the pervasiveness of imposter syndrome and ways to overcome it. We all have to deal with imposter syndrome at some point and must learn to reframe negative thoughts quickly. The right mentors, cultivating a growth mindset and practicing self-compassion will help. Embrace your authenticity and remind yourself that you're not an imposter, but a work in progress.
Conquering Imposter Syndrome: Unleashing Your Authentic Self
We constantly hear about Imposter Syndrome; it's something we all have to deal with to varying degrees. It is a psychological pattern where people doubt their accomplishments and fear being exposed as a "fraud". It can manifests in our personal and professional lives, creating a feeling of inadequacy. It's necessary to recognize and tackle Imposter Syndrome before it tackles us.