In the next five weeks, I will share my top 5 picks for the books that inspired me. During the lockdown period in my country, I spent a lot of time reading. A lot of the books were inspirational and focused on leadership. They changed my mindset, challenged me to step out and chase after my dreams.

One thing this pandemic has taught me is that I can do all the planning but I have to hold it with a loose hand. Because sometimes, we may be led to go in another different direction, and it can be even better than what can imagine.

Words are deemed as a double-edged sword because it holds the power to build, destroy, or "imprison" someone. It creates both favourable and unfavourable repercussions and the influence is enormous. As leaders, we have to take responsibility on how we dish out our words to our subordinates and peers

You will learn to enjoy the process and to surrender your need to control the result. You will discover the joy of practicing your creativity. The process, not the product will become your focus - Julia Cameron

Boundaries will help to ease unnecessary expectations on either party in a relationship. Boundaries are not only meant for intimate relationships, but it is also important for any form of relationship.

When you arrive in the state of peace, it shows that you have come to a place where you are now settled and satisfied. Now, when you go about trying to achieve something, you feel a sense of accomplishment. But if things do not go as planned, it does not bring you down. You shrugged it off and keep on moving.

Can you imagine being under a women leader like that? Someone who fights for you, nurtures you and protects you when you are weak. When you are placed under a leadership like this, you will be able to excel in whatever you do.

How do you feel when you encounter a closed door? Do you feel like the whole world has come to a standstill? Some people might feel like a failure when faced with a closed door. But when you step away from the negative thoughts, you come to the realization that not everything works according to your schedule.

In a modern world, where we meet through dating apps or hangouts, their paths were divinely orchestrated to cross paths.

Our purpose is the fuel that drives us to reach our maximum potential, where we find a sense of achievement. It keeps us moving forward, undeterred

Have you encountered people who get discouraged easily and constantly complain they are stuck in a similar situation? Somehow, they always seem to encounter the worst in a relationship or a job. Usually, we indulged them when they throw themselves a mini pity party and invite us to come along for the ride.

Recently, I have been thinking about the eagle vs chicken mentality. I believe in community, but who you allow to sit at your table will make a huge difference to you how much you can achieve in life