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Letter To My Younger Self : Xenial

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  You can read all A To Z Blogs  here    Dear younger me, I hope you are enjoying this series so far. It feels a little sad to know that it is going to come to an end very soon. Still, I will not break the rhythm and will share another important aspect of life with you. You know, everybody’s life is a story, and so is ours. From the moment we are born, to seeing the world through different lenses and growing up, we get a chance to unfold a unique story of our own. In this process of growing up, I have learned that being warm and friendly is important. The people around us are a part of our story, and we need to make sure that our story remains meaningful and is not shaped negatively by others. Being hospitable and accommodating are qualities you can carry with you. They help keep your mind calm and balanced. But always remember not to extend your giving nature at the cost of your own happiness. In the end, whatever you do is for yourself, and there will not always be...
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Letter To My Younger Self : Worth

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  You can read all A To Z Blogs  here    Dear younger me, I am writing this letter to tell you that you have always been worthy of what you do and who you are. Many times, you asked yourself, “Am I worthy enough?” So here I am, answering that for you. Yes, you are, and even more than you have ever imagined. You know, worth is not about how many people like you or how many validate your work. It is about how much you value yourself and what you do. You often felt small when people made you believe your work was not enough. That was never true. When you choose a path that leads to growth, you will face many roadblocks, and sometimes those roadblocks come in the form of people. There were moments when you had opportunities to shine, but things did not go your way. Even when you felt satisfied with your efforts, people reminded you of your failures, and that is when self-sabotage and self-doubt began to take over. At that time, there was no one to guide you, and you were...
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Letter To My Younger Self : Voices

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  You can read all A To Z Blogs  here    Dear younger me, I hope you are doing well. Today, I am writing to tell you that I have grown from being a silent girl to someone who voices her opinions and thoughts. Over time, I learned that not everything you are told has to be followed. You can express your ideas, share your views, and even change the way something is meant to be done. You know, you trusted everyone, believing they were your well-wishers. You never thought twice about what you were told to do by people you considered your own, because you believed they always had your best interests at heart. But let me tell you what that led to, and you might be surprised. As I grew up, I realized that when you do not speak for yourself, people begin to speak on your behalf. They start presenting their own version as your opinion. At times, it may seem harmless, but when it happens repeatedly, it becomes a habit. Eventually, you lose the space to express yourself. I can ...
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Letter To My Younger Self : Unlearning

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  You can read all A To Z Blogs  here    Dear younger me, I hope your curiosity to learn and grow has remained the same. It is because of this attitude of yours that I still love to explore new things. I rarely say no when it comes to trying something new. It always feels like it could be fun. You know, learning is important, but what becomes truly challenging is unlearning. At times, it restricts our ability to grow. Many times, I have noticed that I tend to ignore new advice, ideas, or perspectives on something I already know. I become defensive and hold on to my point of view, as if what I know is absolute and there is nothing beyond it. But over time, through both professional and personal experiences, I have come to understand that unlearning is just as important as learning. If you do not make space for new ideas and continue to hold on to outdated knowledge, you end up blocking your own growth. One thing I truly admire about you is your ability to acknowledge ...
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Letter To My Younger Self : Trying Too Hard

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  You can read all A To Z Blogs  here    Dear naive kid, I hope you find the tender care you need to heal your soul after trying so hard to make people love you and molding yourself to please them. You know, I feel a little angry as I write this letter because I feel embarrassed for being that person who had to try so hard just to please people, just to make them stay in my life, even when they did not matter enough. They were only there to take advantage of my innocence and get their work done. It was your life back then, but now that I have become enough for myself, I have stopped pleasing people and have become more vocal about my thoughts and opinions. It sometimes lands me in trouble, but that trouble is worth the chance to become more confident. It is not ego, it is a way to protect myself from outside expectations. I believe that once you start choosing yourself and stop looking for outside validation, life becomes easier and the journey gets smoother. Now...
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Letter To My Younger Self : Self-Worth

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  You can read all A To Z Blogs  here    Dear younger me, I hope you are feeling proud of how far you have come in your journey. Today, I want to share how you have grown in understanding your self-worth. You know, it was never easy to just breathe freely when there were so many people around you ready to validate your actions and achievements. Even when you did not ask, people would step in to take credit for your success or tell you how things could have been done better, often diminishing your efforts in both good and difficult times. Over the years, I have learned that self-worth is not measured by other people’s validation. Let me tell you when this truly became clear to me. One night, I called a friend to share that I had received an opportunity to participate in my first open mic. The conversation took an unexpected turn, and I ended the call feeling hurt and regretting that I had shared my happiness. That was the last time I allowed someone to take away my jo...
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Letter To My Younger Self : Rejection

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  You can read all A To Z Blogs  here    Dear younger me, I hope you are doing well and having the time of your life. There are both failures and successes in life, and without them, the journey would feel monotonous. It took me years to understand this and to handle failures gracefully, just as I do with success. You know, rejection has always been difficult for you. You would do anything to seek validation for whatever you did. No one ever told you that it is okay to fail. You were that trophy child who was expected to work hard and win first prize in everything. Whenever you did not achieve excellence, you would either blame yourself or the system. But you were just a child. A mature one, yes, but still a child. Some things were too heavy to handle because your mind was being shaped by adults around you. I do not feel pity for that version of you. Instead, I feel grateful that it took us time to understand that rejection is not failure, but an opportunity to grow,...
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