It can be frustrating to see our peers around us get a pay bump while ours remain flat. The same friend that seemed to struggle in school is suddenly earning more than you because he job hopped. Suddenly, you start feeling a little indignant about your lack of progress. If there's one advice, don't let your pay (or lack of pay raise) determine the value you can bring to the table. There are many things that are out of our control. Focus on what we can do to develop ourselves and shrug off the negative thoughts that tell us we aren't doing enough, hence the lack of progress. Nay to that!

Don't Let Your Salary Determine Your Worth

Salary and self-worth

The sky is the limit. But many of us fear reaching out to grasp it. It could be our surmounting fears and insecurities; our imposter syndrome acting up; or harsh words from figures of authority when we were growing telling us our dreams were stupid. Hear this: You are limitless

Having The Courage To Dream 

These four words haunt me whenever I think of taking that step out of my comfort zone. Should I try getting a job at Google? Will I get accepted to Harvard's MBA program if I applied? The answer to these questions can only be found when we take the leap of faith. What's the worse that could happen? There's still much to learn from trying until we get there.

I'm Not Good Enough

All that said, it's important to know ourselves well and where our limits are. The lack of self-awareness is selfishness. We hurt not just ourselves but the people around us as we bite off more than we can chew. Know yourself well and you'll find the courage to dream.

Balancing It With Self Awareness 

A reminder to have confidence in my own abilities and not be limited by my fears and insecurities.

Why I feel stuck in life

A friend of mine shared a quick quip that serves as a good reminder in the broader scope of things. "It's a bad day, not a bad life!"

When Things Look Bad

When life hits you

A deep understanding of your worth and self will allow you to manage the opinions of others well.

Salary and self-worth

Why I feel stuck in life

When life hits you

Midnight Musings

Rayner Chua