Executive BREAKTHROUGH Blog
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I hope that you find my posts interesting and relevant. I also hope that find some of them motivational, while others offer enjoying fresh perspectives, hopefully opening up new possibilities for you in your career, job or business, as you see your world in a different light.
Yet some other posts are simply about things that I found interesting and choose to share, including stories from my life and experiences.
Many of the ideas presented are my own. Others are based upon, or adapted from, the work of others to make them relevant to the issues that I address.
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Leigh D Wilson
Archives
How I make myself accountable to myself
We may encounter many defeats
Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow
Is fear of failure holding you back in life – Part 4
The words we use in our self-talk

Anxiety can be so isolating
I saw this online post about anxiety, and I just wanted to reach out to anyone feeling that way to say that you’re not alone in how you feel. Anxiety is something that affects many people, and it can be a really isolating experience. But there is hope, and there are things you can do to feel better.

Our deepest fear …
Now, when I first heard this quote, it really made me stop and think. Why would someone be afraid of their own power? I mean, isn’t that something we should all strive for? But the more I thought about it, the more it made sense.

What’s stopping you?
Is this what is stopping you from making the important changes to your life that you are so keen to make?

I am such a loser!
Anxiety is a common mental health condition that affects millions of people around the world. While there is no specific diet that can cure anxiety, certain foods can make it worse. Here are some foods that you should avoid if you’re suffering from anxiety:

A person’s most important capability is the capability to learn
When it comes to success in life, there are many different traits and skills that can contribute to one’s achievements. Some may argue that hard work, creativity, or even luck are the most important factors, but I believe that a person’s most valuable asset is their ability to learn.

The greatest discovery of my generation is
This quote, the wise words of William James, a psychologist and philosopher who lived in the late 19th and early 20th century, has inspired countless people over the years.

Why engineers need to keep a close eye on their mental health
Engineering can be an incredibly rewarding field, but it can also be a high-stress one. Engineers are often tasked with solving complex problems under tight deadlines, and the pressure to succeed can take a toll on mental health. In fact, research shows that engineers are at higher risk for mental health issues than many other professions.

Are you ‘not enough’
Are you aware of a quiet little self -doubting voice in the back of your head that keeps telling you that you ‘are not enough’?

Using rejection as a form of punishment
Personal rejection is something that most of us have experienced at some point in our lives, and we all know that it hurts, in fact it can REALLY hurt at times, leaving us feeling pretty crappy.

How to start accepting yourself, fully
Are you one of those people who struggle to fully accept yourself? Do you find it hard to embrace all the good things about you along with your natural flaws and weaknesses? If so, you’re not alone. Many people experience this, and it’s totally normal to feel that way. But the good news is, there are ways to overcome this and learn to love yourself for who you truly are.
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