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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Be exceptional
If we focus on the exception, we’ll realise what is possible. If we focus on the norm, we’ll surrender to what we think is inevitable. This is at the heart of mediocrity versus excellence. There are those that look at trends and try to follow, and those that focus on value and pursue a better…
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Expecting hope
Expectations are simply hopes with a sense of entitlement. The reason for our entitlement to the fulfilment of our hopes are many. Most often, they’re based on what we contributed towards others. Sometimes we want that contribution reciprocated because we don’t want to allow others to treat us unfairly, or to take us for granted.…
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The delusion of life
A life without introspection is nothing but a delusion. Assuming that you know yourself without truly knowing yourself leads to many regrets because of poorly informed decisions. Introspection allows us to learn from the lessons of the past by revealing our contribution towards its outcomes. Mindfulness allows us to apply those lessons in the present…
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For all you unconventional moms
For the unconventional moms. The ones who are forgotten about or assumed to be doing just fine. The single moms, single dads, widowed moms, and widowed dads. This is for you.
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The nuance of a good life
It’s not the blatant acts of disrespect or rejection that hurt us the most, it’s the subtle gestures that leave room for doubt or interpretation that leave deep scars. Nuance thrives in those subtle gestures because nuance is what allows us to avoid conflict, or resist commitment. It allows us a graceful exit for just-in-case…
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Embrace your greatness
There is greatness in all of us. Problem is, if we don’t get recognition from others about our greatness, we assume the greatness is not so great, instead of realising that they’re too distracted to notice. That’s when we give up on that greatness and instead embrace something trivial that will attract their attention. Then,…
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Who says you’re not enough?
If you need to remind yourself that you’re enough, you convinced yourself that you weren’t enough. No one can do that to you without your agreement or consent. Reminders, or affirmations have their place in getting us back on track when we become distracted from the truth of who we are. The moment we need…
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Don’t be the victim oppressor
Every decision we take has an impact on us, and on those around us. If we only consider one side of that equation, we’ll either become victims by denying ourselves of what we need in favour of pleasing everyone else, or we’ll become oppressors by pleasing ourselves and denying the rights of everyone else. Finding…