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  • How Optimism Can Build Strength During Tough Times
    Choosing optimism doesn’t mean ignoring hardships; it means facing them with a steady heart and a clear mind, trusting in our strength to endure and overcome. We shouldn’t go through life with our heads in the sand, pretending challenges won’t come our way—we need to be prepared to handle them….
  • Mentorship Matters: My Experience and Tips for Finding Your Mentor
    Throughout the majority of my adult life, I have always tended to lean on the wiser people in my life to help navigate its uncertainties. Whether it was a coach, professor, supervisor, or family member, I would go to them when I was dealing with a challenge or simply looking…
  • Embrace Your Authentic Self – Overcoming The Pressure To Conform
    In a world filled with constant noise and pressure, embracing authenticity is a powerful choice to honor yourself amid relentless demands to conform. It’s no secret that in today’s day and age, it has become increasingly difficult to stay true to ourselves. We are constantly bombarded with the success of…
  • Overcoming Self Doubt – Believing In Your Professional Worth 
    Throughout my life, I have been no stranger to self doubt, especially in the early stages of my career. Like many of you, I’ve had those moments where I felt like I didn’t deserve my achievements and feared someone would call me out as a fraud. To be honest, up…
  • Here To Stay: The Beginning
    Hi, my name is Jonathan, and I am thrilled to welcome you to my blog. Here To Stay is my attempt to document portions of my journey, connect with others who are facing similar challenges, offer insights, and build a community of like minded individuals who want to see each…