Breakups and layoffs suck. Whether it’s the end of a long-term relationship with someone you love, the loss of a job you were dedicated to, or another life-altering situation, being thrust into these scenarios where a big part of your life comes to a sudden end is downright unnerving and terrifying. You enter into that uncomfortable grey area of …
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"If I'm going to sing like someone else, then I don't need to sing at all." - Billie Holiday The timeless and instantly-recognizable Billie Holiday's insights go beyond singing; it's applicable to putting your own stamp on whatever it is that you do. When we start out fresh in any field - whether it's a …
Vulnerability is a topic we tend to avoid talking about, but it is so crucial to our existence. In a TED Talk on "The Power of Vulnerability" and an article on "Vulnerability and Inspired Leadership", Brené Brown discusses how vulnerability is commonly seen to be synonymous with weakness. We shield ourselves from the discomfort of vulnerability (and …
"Thank You" is one of the most powerful phrases in every language. By giving our gratitude to others, we show them how much we value their presence in our lives, as well as remind ourselves of the good in this world. In light of recent events in the United States, I have been thinking about the …
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The theme of this year's YWiB SFU International Women's Day Conference was 'Gaining Momentum', which I found to be optimal since that is exactly what I will be focusing on in the next life phase I'm heading towards! There was a poster board in the lobby where all of the attendees could post paper butterflies containing …
My sense of motivation is always at an all-time high during the Olympics. There's something about seeing athletes achieve their goals that inspires me to believe that any dream is possible with hard work, determination, and an optimistic outlook. As I watch the Summer games in London, I am reminded of a few important lessons …
Failure sucks. When you are informed that you have fallen short of reaching your goals, you cannot help but feel the tremendous blow to your confidence and self-worth. As the antithesis of success, failure is a condition that we strive to avoid in all of our efforts. But by doing this, we may miss the …
In honour of Women's History Month, International Women's Day, and the YWiB SFU International Women's Day Conference, here are a few words of wisdom from some remarkable women: "We do not need magic to change the world, we carry all the power we need inside ourselves already: we have the power to imagine better." - …
What do you value? What do you want to give to the world? Those were the questions that circulated in my mind during YWiB SFU's The Pursuit of Happiness workshop. The panel consisted of three driven women from various industries - non-profit, photography, and fashion and health - who shared their invigorating and inspiring insights …
Elizabeth Rosalyn 