Embrace your superpowers

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I recently completed a leadership training program called the altMBA. Through the 31-day journey, I learned to appreciate my assets and discovered new ones along the way. Courage, vulnerability, empathy, and generosity are just some of those that I will learn to cultivate along the journey.

I also learned to ask for what I want and go after what brings me energy and joy.

My project is to take this blog and make it into a space for people to learn about managing bipolar disorder and successfully thriving with the constraints of the diagnosis. 

I discovered that I could be brave. I can be me even if my version is vulnerable. It’s even better. I have bruises. That’s what gives me superpowers!

My vision is to initiate and inspire positive change through my work by contributing to the empowerment of people diagnosed with bipolar disorder to tame their monsters, embrace their abilities and uncover their superpowers. I will achieve that by fostering meaningful relationships with others, loving unconditionally, practicing kindness, and being open to forming new connections and opportunities for growth and self-actualization.

Who is it for? 
Bipolar disorder is relatively common, and 1 in every 100 people will be diagnosed with it at some point in their life. Bipolar disorder can occur at any age, although it often develops between 15 and 19 and rarely develops after 40. Men and women from all backgrounds are equally likely to develop bipolar disorder. I will focus on Lebanon to start and gradually expand to more countries regionally. It is challenging to delineate the rules, values, beliefs, and biases they bring to a situation. Though it may be safe to assume, based on experience, that:

• They are likely to be in a hopeless situation. 
• They are likely to believe that their diagnosis is a curse they cannot overcome
• They are likely to dislike the way medication makes them feel
• They are likely to feel lonely and alienated by the people who outperform them 
• They are likely to feel powerless to thrive at work or even maintain stable employment
• They are likely to have substance abuse or alcohol problems
• They are likely to be the avoidant type
• They are likely to have suffered from trauma

What is it for? 
Anyone diagnosed with bipolar disorder should have an opportunity to learn about their diagnosis, understand it, and discover the strategies that can help them maintain their stability to flourish and thrive. bipolarstable.com shares lived experiences of people diagnosed with bipolar disorder and techniques to maintain the stability tested in specific circumstances so that others can learn, adapt and flourish. It is a community for people diagnosed with bipolar disorder to share their experiences, learn strategies to maintain their stability, and learn and grow and thrive together in a safe and inclusive environment. 

Goals
To launch the membership component by September 2022 and reach 50 members by the end of December 2022 with at least two daily conversations on the website.


I am reclaiming my power and taking you on this journey with me. Will you join me?