Self Development

You can grow from criticism

Criticism means the expression of disagreement of someone or something that is based on perceived beliefs, faults, and mistakes. All of us have been criticized, sometimes unfairly. We have all criticized others at one time or another. To be critical is human. To criticize is to pass judgment on something or somebody out of our…

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Master your emotions to master your life

Our emotions are the most present, vital, and sometimes painful force in our lives. They dictate our thoughts, intentions, and actions. They are the glue that gives meaning to life and connects us to other people. When we are aware of and able to manage our emotions we think clearly. We make better decisions, and…

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Guard your heart

When the heart fails, life fails. No wonder why it is of utmost importance for us to protect our hearts. If a character is what builds a man then surely our heart is important because it determines all our habits. You are a product sum of your heart because your heart broods the deeds that…

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There are no benchmarks, live your own life!

When do we ever feel content with the life we’re living? If you look to the lives of others, you’ll always find yourself lacking. I am one person whose life has never been in tandem with my peers. I always found myself falling behind. All my friends got jobs and three years down the line,…

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We accept what we think we deserve

What is self-worth? This is the sense of one’s own value or worth as a person that we develop from our childhood. Unfortunately, that is also the value the world will place on you. It influences your self-esteem. It’s a direct measure of how you value and regard yourself in spite of what others may…

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This moment

As we go through our day, we’re often stressed because of all the things we have to do, and the things we’re not doing. We worry about how things will go in the future and feel we’re not good enough. As we compare ourselves to others and fall short of some ideal. We replay a…

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The power of words

Words are powerful, they can construct or destruct. They have the power to hurt or heal.  We must discipline ourselves to speak in a way that builds instead of destroy. Through words, one’s maturity can be determined. Even when we are airing out our differences, we can still do so in a respectful and polite…

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