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I struggle with a lack of confidence from time to time.

     Not sure if the title grabs you, but I am sure I'm not the only one who has dealt with confidence issues.      Lately, I have dealt with lack of confidence due to many changes in my life. From almost finishing a degree to job loss to a new job offer to relocating to career woes in general. I've gone through all those emotions within a short timeframe and these events contributed to my growing confidence issues.      In recent years, I have had many moments where my confidence has shown through, especially when it came to either mentoring others or helping someone with a personal problem.  Even as I write this, I think back to the times where I was complimented on how well I did something and how I presented myself.  My mindset has changed my thinking into believing that I can no longer be confident in what I do or in how I accomplish tasks at hand.       Man, when I was younger, I use to be so much more efficient!  As a student in Undergrad, I was ALWAYS doing my abs

The MOST difficult challenges become the greatest lessons to learn from...

     As I look at today's date, I just realized that it was on this day, 10 years ago, that I graduated from my Alma Mater, Prairie View A&M University! To say that I have learned so much about myself would be an UNDERSTATEMENT!  I will list the biggest or poignant lessons I have learned within the past ten years post Undergrad. The biggest lesson of all: you can't compare your life to others in your circle, class, work life, etc.       Although I am still learning this daily, I have come to realize that my journey in life is not going to mirror someone else's life or journey.  Too many nights, I have racked my brain trying to figure out: "How did this person get this job over me?" or "I'm more qualified than they are; how are they getting so many interviews?" or the big one: "Now, I KNOW I am smarter than they are, so how are they understanding these concepts or aspects of the job/assignment better than I am?"  I would stress and w