Overcoming Challenges, through Teamwork and Collaboration:
I shared my struggles with anxiety and depression as I was going through a challenging period related to my career. The healing process and personal growth happened due to my involvement in ministry and community work in New York. As a Christian, I healed through prayer and spiritual guidance, and kindled a sense of purpose and resilience. There was a sense of community, support and focus on mental health while working in New York. Kale shared his challenges of growing up alone as a seventeen-year-old in a house he mentioned the struggles with balancing finances and studies. He navigated through establishing a routine and seeking out work opportunities for better finances. This highlighted the significance of resilience and adaptability when facing challenges. We realized that overcoming challenges often requires leaning on others, these support systems can be personal networks, professional mentors, or communities (Bernstein et al., 2020). Liao et al. (2021), state that one also needs skills of cultural sensitivity and adaptability where an individual adapts to suit the cultural norm or value of others by maintaining mutual respect. This can be exhibited by emotional intelligence where it is crucial to understand the emotions of oneself and others in a culturally diverse environment, achieved through active listening or open communication to foster a sense of community.
