Editor’s Note: September Is National Self-Care Awareness Month

We have been blaming the pandemic for changing the way we lived and worked. Definitely, certain disruptions have occurred but the pandemic-led-situations have also made each one of us realize the value of many things in life including, resilience, prioritizing self-care and gratitude. As September being the National Self-Care Awareness Month, let us look back at the life lessons the pandemic has taught us and decide what we should carry forward with us and what we should leave behind.

In this issue of Personal Excellence, we have included a few articles that will help you slow down, focus on yourself and move closer toward your goals, despite challenges.

Whether you’ve thrived or struggled during the pandemic, there’s no doubt challenges came your way. The good news is that regardless of how things have gone up until now, you can reposition your focus to make a big splash and finish off the year strong. Angela Civitella in her article, 7 Ways To Finish The Year Strong, reassures that no matter what has happened up to this point, the next few months can be your best ever.

When people are doing what you want them to do and your plans are working out the way you hoped, life is easy. But, how do you react when people aren’t doing what you want them to do and your plans aren’t unfolding the way you had hoped? That’s the true test. Read Liz Uram’s article, Don’t Be The “Hot Mess” Boss that talks about five communication habits of emotionally intelligent leaders.

The feeling of ‘doom and gloom’ and a lot of anxiety is what a lot of us are experiencing today. How can you, as an individual, change this and influence the negative place into a positive place? Lizette Volkwyn’s article, Tips To Influence The (Negative) Workplace Into A Positive One, answers this and more.

Many people feel a dramatic sense of loneliness that can lead to depression, increased stress and a lack of purpose or mission in life. Why is this? Do you want to continue the rest of your life in this current state or do you want to change something? Check out Tim Connor’s article, The Source Of Loneliness that sheds light on creating an action list of things.

In brief, the articles in this edition will definitely help you on your path toward personal and professional development and will surely go a long way towards improving your life skills. We hope you enjoy reading all the articles and get back to us with your valuable feedback.

Cheers!