Zaid Ismail
@zaidie@zaidismail.com
Author, life coach, and mental health activist. We need to change the narrative from disorders, illnesses, and survival to accountability, understanding, and thriving.
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The living martyr
One of the biggest hang ups in life, is wearing our hurt as a badge of honour. Our need to have our struggle recognised is born from the belief that we will not be appreciated if others don’t know what we went through. It is born from the belief that our shortcomings must be tolerated…
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Own your life
Owning your life doesn’t mean controlling every aspect of your life. Instead, it means that you are mindful about what and who you allow to influence your decisions and outcomes in your life. Like most things in life, moderation is important. Knowing when to take the reins and when to have it over to someone…
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Self pity destroys everything
Self pity destroys the very life that we wish we had. It is spawned by the belief that the future holds nothing for us, because the injustices of our past remain unavenged, or unappreciated. Without realising it, we become defined by our struggle, and lose ourselves in the process. Until we are faced with one…
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A hospital for dented egos
I’ve seen, and experienced first hand, the disaster that awaits when we convince ourselves that the demons that others deal with is our responsibility to resolve. Being kind, compassionate, and even understanding does not mean that we must own the decisions that others have made, especially when those decisions include them choosing to hold on…
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Don’t wish away life
Perspective is what makes the difference between feeling trialed, versus experiencing growth. The narrative that keeps reminding us that it’s a cruel world and that we must struggle to survive, distracts us from our contribution towards that cruel world. When things don’t go our way, we must remember the times when we were faced with…
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Are you really you?
We often speak of not letting go of our inner child. But, I always wonder why does it have to be something we hold within? Why can’t we embrace the innocence of our childish charms in everything that we do? Or did we take away that permission from ourselves when someone once said, “Act your…
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Build your village
We’re bombarded every day with messages that try to convince us to put ourselves first. To protect ourselves from being taken for granted. To demand our rights. To claim our voice. To claim our space. And yes, all of that is important. But… What about what we’re required to contribute? Who reminds us of our…