The CATALYST Voice

“Your self-worth is determined by you. You don’t have to depend on someone telling you who you are.” - Beyoncé Knowles

“ INSTEAD OF LETTING YOUR HARDSHIPS AND FAILURES DISCOURAGE OR EXHAUST YOU, LET THEM INSPIRE YOU. LET THEM MAKE YOU EVEN HUNGRIER TO SUCCEED.”  – MICHELLE OBAMA Dealing With Challenges & Hardship:  We all endure difficulties from time to time, but some of us thrive in adversity while others struggle to get out of bed in the morning. Successful people have figured out how to overcome impediments and hurdles that stop others. People face a variety of challenges throughout their lives. Personal experiences include disease, the death of a loved one, abuse, bullying, job loss, and financial insecurity. It is always so astonishing to see the resilience of people during tragic incidents, such as terrorist attacks, mass shootings, and natural disasters. People learn to cope with and work through challenging life situations. According to resilience theory, adversity, change, loss, and danger are all factors people are influenced by and adapt to. The Source:   Resilient people ...

  “FOR SO LONG I’VE BEEN TOLD WHAT TO DO NEXT. SOCIETY HAS ITS CHECKPOINTS AND I’VE GONE THROUGH MANY OF THEM. I’VE NEVER HAD THIS TYPE OF AGENCY OVER MY LIFE.”     – MALLIKA STUBBS 

“THE GREATEST DISCOVERY YOU’LL EVERY MAKE, IS THE POTENTIAL OF YOUR OWN MIND.”      – JOSE SILVA