Motivation
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A Rather Un-grand Return
After an “inexcusable” blogging break caused by overwhelming classes, I’m back—grandeur-less. I share what giving a TEDx talk on AI taught me about courage, why I’m craving more offline connection, and my new experiment: sending handwritten snail mail as a small rebellion against our screen-obsessed lives. Read more
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New Year, Same Me, Clearer Purpose
If you’re anything like me, you probably spent yesterday which somehow already feels like last year (yes, yesss, New Year joke intended) filling up a really cute planner with ambitious goals and unrealistic optimism. That same adrenaline is why this post exists. Lol. I even went the extra mile and planned out every single day… Read more
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When Imposter Syndrome Comes Knocking (Again): A Grad Student’s Survival Guide
Let me start with a confession: I have imposter syndrome. Present tense. HAVE. I started grad school a few months ago, and honestly? I’ve been scared to even say “I am in grad school” out loud. It feels like someone is going to pop out from behind a bush and yell “IMPOSTER!” lol.(Pun intended) The… Read more
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THE GIFT OF PERSPECTIVE
Some life lessons come in classrooms. Mine came at a bus stop on a gray Tuesday night, delivered by a stranger in red Air Jordans. I’d been in America for just a few months, and everything felt like a battle. The culture, the weather, oh, the weather…but nothing tested my patience quite like the bus… Read more
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You Deserve to Take Up Space
There was a time I believed being quiet was the safest thing I could do.I thought that to be respected, I had to earn it first, through perfection, through productivity, through silence.I stayed small because I thought shrinking would keep me from being a burden. In 2021, I started this blog with one hope: that… Read more
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Imposter Syndrome
A few years ago, someone asked me a question. Without knowing anything about me, she said, “How will you make it to college?” Three years later, as I thrive in my senior year of college, I still ponder that question. At the time, I needed help with the process, so I reached out. Instead of… Read more
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Unmasked – Finding Your Self Worth, A Spider-Man’s Story.
Spider-Man’s journey highlights self-acceptance and the importance of inner worth over external achievements, illustrating that true value comes from embracing one’s identity, flaws included. Read more
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Self-Esteem and Social Media: Recognizing Negative Influences and Building a Positive Mindset
Social media has become integral to modern life, offering a wide range of benefits. However, excessive use can lead to negative effects on mental health, especially on self-esteem. Read more
