Charmaine Sheen

Courage Is In the Little Things Courage does not always have to be this over-the-top or life-changing decision. It can be found even in the small, everyday decisions that we make. Like getting out of bed and facing the day when you feel a sense of dread come over you in the morning. Remaining consistent in your 5am exercise routine, even when you know it’s easier to stay in bed. Or maybe finally calling the friend you have been nervous to call to make amends. Sometimes to become the best...

Here’s a question worth sitting with: Do I accept and play the hand I am given, or do I fold and leave the table when I see it’s not what I expected? At first glance you might think, well, that depends . And yes, sometimes it does. But often, this question has less to do with the hand itself and more to do with how we respond when life doesn’t deal us what we hoped for. Let’s unpack it.   What Does It Mean to Fold and Leave? To fold and leave is not always a big, dramatic escape; it can be...

The concept of “finding your voice” is often spoken about, yet rarely explained in a way that feels achievable. It is commonly associated with confidence, assertiveness or speaking up in big moments. However, for many of us, finding your voice is not about learning how to speak louder, it is about learning how to be more honest with yourself. In everyday life, and especially in the working world, many of us learn early on that it is easier to stay quiet. We learn to adapt, to keep the peace,...