Building A Stronger Self
In today's fast-paced world, maintaining healthy relationships—whether personal, professional, or romantic—requires more than just affection and compromise. To lead fulfilling lives, it's essential to set clear boundaries to honor our self-worth, communicate our needs clearly, and, very importantly, build emotional resilience. Doing so will also help enhance our mental and emotional well-being. Reflecting on my journey over the past few years, I’ve come to realize that I lacked emotional resilience during certain instances. I mistakenly believed that suppressing my emotions and turning a blind eye to the feelings I experienced would make me stronger in facing challenges. During that time, I didn’t honor my needs or my worth due to my lack of emotional resilience. Without it, we often become emotionally dependent on people or external factors for reassurance. Being emotionally resilient allows us to adapt and recover from challenges, setbacks, disappointments, and stress. Everyo...