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.
Prioritizing Your Mental Wellbeing: A Winter Self-Care Reminder
The importance of self-care particularly during the colder months can't be over-emphasised. Combating winter blues is another pressure we all deal with. Read on for tips to to help you and remember there's no shame in seeking professional help for your mental health. Self-care is vital to your overall wellbeing and your ability to thrive in all areas of life.
Unleashing your inner creativity: Roadmap to unlocking ‘Your Creative Potential’
This post provides a roadmap to unleash your creativity. It's important that you diversify your experiences to fuel creativity, keep a creativity journal, seek constructive feedback, practice mindfulness to clear mental clutter, and be courageous. Creativity is a journey, so patience and open-mindedness are essential.
Unleashing Your Inner Creativity: Embracing The Art Of Possibility – Part II
The post covers several obstacles to creativity, including the strive for perfectionism, self-doubt, negative self-talk, overthinking, comparison, and fear of failure. Suggestions include accepting imperfection, mastering self-doubt, overcoming negative self-talk, avoiding overthinking, not comparing oneself to others, and embracing failure as components of the creative process. The conclusion is that creativity is limitless in nature. Next post will provide a roadmap to unlocking creative potential.
Unleashing Your Inner Creativity: Embracing the Art of Possibility
Not many of us think we are creative but this is usually because of how we define creativity. We are designed to be creative so embrace your creativity and the art of what is possible to unleash your inner genius. Enjoy the process, learn and grow as you continuously experiment.