Tag: personal-growth
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Finding Flow: Lessons from Toamasina’s Community Work
On those magical moments when hours vanish—and why they matter more than we think.
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The Collections That Define Us: Books, Trust, and Skills
Discover how three essential collections—books, trusted relationships, and skills—shape professional success and personal growth in our interconnected world.
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Achieving True Work-Life Balance: My Journey
“Finding Solid Ground: My Messy Journey to Work-Life Balance” After years of living out of suitcases and putting work above everything else, I finally learned what balance actually means (spoiler: it’s not about perfect time management). If you’ve ever felt the constant tug-of-war between career demands and personal life, this one’s for you. I get…
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Reflect on: What is the Oldest Thing You Are Wearing Today?
my Kyokushin Karate belt. Frayed at the edges from years of training, travel, and introspection, it is more than just a piece. It is more than just a piece of cloth. It holds stories of my journey. It symbolizes experiences far beyond its simple appearance. It’s become a physical chronicle of my path
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Redefining Freedom: Lessons from Everyday Life
Where in your life might you be measuring freedom through someone else’s yardstick? What would change if you redefined it as internal capacity rather than external circumstance?
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Redirecting Your Focus: Empowering Change in Your Life
I tried an experiment. For one month, I’d redirect all that mental energy toward things I could genuinely impact. These included my skills, my community involvement, and my actual relationships with actual humans
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Mindful Social Media: Authentic Island Living
My approach to social media is intentional, focusing on where my passions for island living, mindfulness, and wellness intersect. These, to me, are more important than chasing algorithms or metrics.
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Finding Purpose: My Ikigai Journey
I never planned to discover my life’s purpose while hiding from the Port Louis, Mauritius rain. Yet there I was, ducking into a bookshop in Caudan one dreary Friday afternoon in October. I was shaking droplets from my shirt and wandering aimlessly through the shelves. At that moment, I saw the spine of “Ikigai: The…
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Unlocking Your Unique Identity: Beyond Personality
Introduction During my many years working as a national and international civil servant, I have led many initiatives. These initiatives have been in many countries. I’ve worked with hundreds of young professionals. One question consistently emerges during training or mentoring sessions: “How do I stand out in my field?” The assumption is that uniqueness is…
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At Five, I Didn’t Dream of Being a Statistician—Here’s How I Found My Calling
At five, I had no grand career dreams—just the simplicity of island life. Years later, I discovered statistics and built a thriving career. Here’s how embracing the unknown led me to a successful career. The Beauty of Not Knowing What You’ll Become When I was five, growing up on a small island, the idea of…
L J Padayachy 