There will be days when the burden seems heavier than it should be. And it's those days where you tend to reach out to the darkest parts of yourself, but it takes belief and a sound mind to know that indulging in those things is not the answer to your problems. Actions are what solve your problems.

If you put value in sth or someone, you'll even go out of your way to make it work. This is what separates someone who is stagnant and someone who strives for growth. Is it easy? Absolutely not, even I struggle with it. But were be born to stay complacent, or are we going to make the effort and grow?

Annd we're back!

If there's one thing the last few months, including my mom coming over, getting rejected yet again after 2 good interviews, it's perseverance. Yes, it may be seemingly impossible to look at the bright side, but trust me, just keep going and you'll be alright.

Annnd we're back! If anything, the past few months of being away from keyboard taught me perseverance. My mom came over and I got rejected for being overqualified, and for some reason, the two events taught me so much more than I thought. It truly is all about perspective, so I hope it helps in a small way, at least.

I ran a marathon. What are the odds of us getting here? What started off as a boredom killer turned into a way of life that taught me more than any other sport - that's the beauty of endurance. If there's one thing it taught me, it was grit. The mindset you set for yourself at the get-go is everything, and this ain't just about running.

Change is never comfortable, but it's what pushes us forward for the better, whether we like it or not. I pretty much sailed through college by being structured, but later I realised that life doesn't always align with your set schedule, as things unexpectedly come up. It's about finding that delicate balance of being structured and agile.

Every year I add another number to myself, I made a pact to do a self-reflection and assessment of pivoting moments that led me to who I am today. We mustn't forget the seemingly small victories nor the bitter defeats we had to overcome. Perseverance is never easy, but it's necessary.

When someone close corrects you or gives you feedback, we tend to be on guard instinctively as our pride is being compromised. But as you mature, you start to realize the importance of taking a step back and realizing the true intention behind what they said - to build you up for the better, not to belittle you.

Sure, discipline and consistency will get you going, but knowing where you're going and why is more important than not. Whether it be your career choice, studies or personal relationships, every decision counts, so think and choose wisely.

Getting up early is hard, talking to strangers is intimidating, and training for a marathon is excruciating, but to achieve something great requires sacrificing what's good and comfortable. You don't have to do a TED talk on the get-go but learn in bits by saying, "Have a good one", or giving a compliment to a stranger. It starts from the small steps.