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Imposter Syndrome – How I Hate Those Words!

July 25, 2022July 25, 2022 Christine John

Of all the words used in the English language, the one I hate to hear the most is the term “Imposter Syndrome”. I first heard this term being used by someone a couple of years ago to describe someone who felt like they did not deserve to be in a managerial position at work. Before that, I had never heard of imposter syndrome. I had no idea what it meant. Imposter Syndrome is a term used to describe people who experience self-doubt about their skills and abilities and feel like…

How to Develop a Growth Mindset

November 15, 2020November 15, 2020 Christine John

Developing Your Mind - How to have a Growth Mindset

The outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, lockdown, loss of jobs, closure of businesses, and the substantial increase in debt can make anyone feel anxious, stressed, defeated, and discouraged. Life as we know it has completely changed. Nothing seems normal anymore. But through these difficult and unprecedented times, there is one thing that we need to get from a life of despair to a life of fulfillment…We need to have a growth mindset. What is a Growth Mindset? Having a growth mindset means believing that you can develop and improve your…

Out of Control

June 7, 2020June 7, 2020 Christine John

Zayna’s husband and two daughters sat at the front of the church with all the other members of their extended family. They all had their heads down. Some were weeping quietly while others whispered to one another. Outside a hearse pulled up in front of the church and six strong men worked together to pull out the coffin. Everyone fell silent and the organ began to play gospel hymns as they carried the coffin into the church. They placed it down carefully and opened the top half of the coffin.…