I think we can all say that at some point or another, we have come into contact with someone who is completely ignorant of the concept of accountability. They know everything about anything, they can do no wrong, and they’re more than happy to criticize others for their failings but balk if anyone happens to … More The importance of holding ourselves accountable
When it comes to failure, most of us wish to be the furthest from it possible, and understandably so. Socially, we have been conditioned to perceive failure as negative, consequential, and disappointing, so it isn’t terribly difficult to decipher why we carry the notions we do toward failure, prior to even engaging with it. We … More Failure: a misunderstood concept
Not too long ago, I had a rather intense conversation with someone who is quite near and dear to my heart. Out of respect for the person I will refrain from naming them or providing any details that may hint toward their identity, but I will say that this individual is incredibly strong, independent and … More Social media and comparison: a dangerous and inevitable occurrence
A few nights ago, my sister came to me and my parents to chat about an issue she had been keeping from us for quite some time now. I’m not going to disclose the details of the situation out of respect for my sister, but the matter led to her feeling quite embarrassed and ashamed. … More It really is okay to ask for help
Being wrong isn’t something I would think most of us enjoy. Rather, I would think it to be the complete opposite; no one enjoys knowing they’re at fault for something, and I would even go so far as to say that a lot of us avoid confrontation when we are to blame because of our … More Recognizing our wrongs: a needed practice
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