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 for ways I could improve…
Striving for Progress – Not Perfection
We often chase perfection, believing it is the key to happiness and overall self fulfillment, but the truth is, it is just a mirage. In reality, it is the journey that truly shapes us. I, like many of you, have found myself chasing perfection for the majority of my life. I’ve spent years striving to…
Turning Failure Into Growth – A Personal Journey
Introduction Failure is often seen as a dead-end, a sign that we’ve fallen short or missed the mark. But what if we flipped that narrative? What if, instead of fearing failure, we embraced it as a crucial part of our journey? In my own life, I’ve faced setbacks that felt like the end of the…
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 others and find ourselves in…
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 until about 8 months ago,…
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 other grow. Whether you’re figuring…