Self Development

Some days are just off. You find yourself wondering how to pass the time and engage in random activities. The activities themselves don’t need to have any meaning. You just do something, anything, as if your mind is stuck in a cycle of indecision and laziness. And before you know it, BAM! It’s 2 AM, and you’re still staring at your computer monitor. Where did the time go? “Ah, life sucks!” you declare, while continuing to stare, mindlessly browsing, munching on unhealthy snacks that chip away at you bit by bit. Then comes yet another resolution (in vain) to change yourself and upgrade your life first thing the next morning. ...

I recently attended a two-week workshop on general soft skills, cross-cultural awareness, and related subjects. Two topics really made me sit up and take notice. The others were good too, but the ones below truly caught my attention: Self-Leadership Fostering Creativity I won’t go into detail about what was taught during the workshop. Instead, I’ll share my own independent thoughts on these topics from my perspective. 1. Self-Leadership This is perhaps one of the most interesting topics I’ve come across recently. We often complain about the changes we’d like to bring into a “system” if only we had the chance. We also complain about the lack of leadership skills shown by those already in such positions. But when you look inward, you realize something important: leadership is not easy. You realize it the hard way when you try to lead yourself into change. ...

As the day goes by, I sometimes wonder, What truly makes a person happy? Is it when he finally gets what he wants? Is it when he receives the recognition he believes he deserves? Is it when he rises to the top, when everyone bows to his command? Does wealth and prosperity really bring the kind of happiness we assume they will? Truth be told, after more than a quarter of a century of living, I’ve come to believe that none of these can deliver true happiness. Happiness is a state of mind; it doesn’t need a trigger. We, as individuals, decide whether we are happy or not. ...