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Tag: perseverance

  • Aptitude test?

    I am serious this time. I’ve noticed that my brain doesn’t function well during aptitude tests. Whenever I attempt one, I struggle to finish it with proper concentration or the will to think through the answers.

    I am confident that this is the result of excessive exposure to social media. Lately, I’ve been so attached to it that sometimes I can’t even stay away for a minute. Now, I lack the confidence to tackle aptitude tests, and it’s bothering me.

    I’m concerned about what might happen going forward. Do others face similar circumstances? In my case, it’s affecting my aptitude, but for others, it could be different experiences. We find ourselves in situations where it seems we lose control of our lives, and instead, life starts controlling us. This is a serious matter that I need to address and take immediate action on. I hope such situations don’t occur for anyone else.

  • Procrastination?

    Daily writing prompt
    What could you do less of?
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    I really need to break free from procrastination; this habit has been bothering me lately. It crept in after I had those eerie nightmares (you know what I mean?). Yes, that’s right – exactly what you’re thinking. (You may want to refer to the “A Parrot in a Cage” page.) I am trying to cultivate the habit of taking swift action for all my responsibilities so that I do not become vulnerable to it.

  • How ‘One Day at a Time’ approach keeps me going

    If you had been reading my expressions daily, you would have understood me more or less to some extent. You might have a slight understanding of how I live my life, what I do, or my way of thinking. Today, like any other day, I had an insignificant yet blessed day. As I undertake the marathon journey of better living, I seem to have stuck at one point in time where the world stops revolving around me. I have faced numerous setbacks until now. I know I am seriously not in a position to relax and take one step at a time. Nevertheless, I am slowing down my pace and am looking forward to keep going instead of quitting or never moving forward. I am blessed that I am surrounded by wonderful people every single day who make my world a hundred times brighter. The simple question of “Ma’am, how are you? Are you okay?” makes my heart melt. If only I were in a better position, I would have no hesitation to stay longer.

  • Greedy little heart!

    Daily writing prompt
    What is one thing you would change about yourself?
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    The one thing I would like to change about myself is to be more outgoing and smarter. Even though I am aware that I should be more people-oriented, most of the time I prefer staying inside the room rather than being among the crowd. This is mainly because I am least interested in unfamiliar talk or mere gossip. I don’t enjoy hearing others’ stories and socializing with them.

    I feel that I should be smarter in life in many ways; I sometimes feel like I lack intelligence. To achieve this, I know I need to be more outgoing and learn about what’s going on in society beyond just depending on news and social media updates. Yeah, that’s one aspect I wish I could change in life. Though I know there’s a lot to change and a lot more I long for in life. Haha, human wants are unlimited; forgive me for that. Can I add one more thing? I wish I were more of a risk-taker, and I wish I knew more about financial knowledge. Hmmmmm, the list seems to be going on and on without stopping, so let me end it here for today. Forgive my greedy heart. Haha!

  • A parrot in a cage

    Have you ever felt the paradox of being free to fly on your own while being bound within certain constraints? It may sound absurd, but I’ve been there. Despite being aware that I could be anything I wanted and had the right to make my own decisions, I often felt confined to a small, protected zone. It was akin to being a parrot in a cage (if you catch my drift)– a situation where every step and action seemed to be scrutinized from an observer’s perspective rather than that of a fellow individual.

    In this stifling environment, unable to grow or move forward, overwhelmed by the circumstances around me. I won’t lie; I fell into depression, experiencing the worst nightmare of my life. That’s when I realized I needed to break free.

    It takes a lot of courage to come to terms with the fact that I matter before anyone else, especially considering the responsibility I had in supporting my family with the little resources I had. Nevertheless, I decided to bite the bullet and free myself, albeit with skepticism. The journey out of that situation was challenging, requiring me to shield myself from various obstacles.

    It has taken almost a year for me to recover from the ordeal, and I am still on the path of self-discovery. It has been a recent rollercoaster ride with many demands on my service, thanks to being the eldest child in a middle-class family. Anyway, I am happy, though not entirely satisfied. Wish me luck in achieving a contented life. Peace!