By:Darlingtina Esiaka | Theconversation.com For many people, grit – the perseverance and passion for long-term goals – is a virtue. It is also a key ingredient in overcoming challenges, achieving success and maintaining resilience. Studies have linked grit with success in goal attainment, improved psychological well-being and increased life satisfaction. But despite conventional narratives equating this type of psychological persistence with […]
For many people, grit – the perseverance and passion for long-term goals – is a virtue. It is also a key ingredient in overcoming challenges, achieving success and maintaining resilience. Studies have linked grit with success in goal attainment, improved psychological well-being and increased life satisfaction. But despite conventional narratives equating this type of psychological persistence with well-being, brain research is […]
By Xavier Figeroux, Brian Figeroux, Jr. and Michael Figeroux The historical and ongoing systematic destruction of Black men in America has had a profound impact on Black women, shaping their mental and emotional well-being, as well as their personal relationships. As the primary support systems for Black men, Black women have endured centuries of grief, […]