#personal-growth

#personal-growth

Joy has the unique potential, compared with happiness, to foster well-being derived from living in alignment with one’s values, purpose, and personal growth.

"When it comes to others, I see light and love. I see confusion and fear behind their misguided actions. I see mistakes as learning opportunities."

Traveling alone in foreign countries offers unique experiences, but also challenges. It's an opportunity for personal growth, skill development, and moments of introspection.

Being too rigid or stubborn can sometimes get in the way of people doing what's in their own best interests. These individuals can use 'trust but verify' systems for adopting advice without losing autonomy.

"To feel safe and certain about life, you judge every moment and then take action based on your past."

Scientific American tells us that "inspiration, creativity [and] discovery all come from a place of uncertainty. When we admit 'I don't know,' we open ourselves to explore possibilities."

Gail Galusha experienced significant life events, including a car accident and family losses, prompting her to reassess her career and prioritize her family.

"You don't have to feel guilty for cutting someone off to protect yourself. Sometimes estranging someone is the healthiest thing you can do. It was for me."

Wholeness is not formed by cutting off a portion of one's being, but by integration of the contraries. - Carl Jung

"I've worked in insurance, home improvement sales, and now construction. Every step taught me something I still use today."

Eleanor emphasizes that carefully concealing intelligence for the sake of politeness can actually be patronizing, while revealing it authentically does not assert hierarchy.

As a young lawyer in the early aughts, my first months as an in-house general counsel were chaotic. The previous counsel had left abruptly weeks before I arrived, and there was no one to fill me in on the multitude of open cases and ongoing projects.

Mark Zuckerberg expressed a vision for personalized super-smart AI in the form of wearable glasses, designed to help individuals achieve goals and enhance personal growth.

"I have my dad's death to thank for my son's birth. After he died, I was really sad that I wouldn't have someone to share my joy with, but that sadness galvanized in me a desire to create a deeper legacy and cherish the moments that matter most."

Self-compassion is not self-pity, self-indulgence, or self-esteem. It involves recognizing our suffering, acknowledging common humanity, and offering kindness, which can be validating, reassuring, or nurturing.