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Nada Ahmed-Blog#3.2

To get back to the subject of social media (for the umpteenth time), it is a world of curated perfection where everyone seems to fit neatly into trending aesthetics, polished opinions, and filtered smiles. However, if you're bending yourself to fit the mold to undermine the real you, trying to keep up with other highlights will only dim your light. It's exhausting, isn't it? To perform, please post as if your worth is hanging on likes and comments. The world does not need another copy; it needs raw, messy, beautiful authenticity that only we can bring. Sincerely, you don't need to smile when you don't feel like it. Agree with popular texts that don't sit right or show up just for approval. It's ok to step back to protect your peace and let the people see you without the masks. Not everyone will applaud those who truly see you; however, those who do will appreciate your authenticity. Dare to be imperfect. It's how real connections are made—not by the perfection you display but by the humanity you share.


Moving forward, I've used this technique lately for processing or engaging with my new key concepts. Initially, I thought that mind mapping was the same as blurting for recall or learning content. Mind mapping for learning whilst engaging with the content; for example, you might mindmap whilst reading or watching a video. I used it since I found just reading a textbook or watching a video is passive and you won't remember much, wasting numerous hours for not much gain. so I found out that this method was really effective in drafting ideas; however, it should be specifically focusing on the topic and be cautious of just jotting down notes in a ransom manner. The main goal is making logical connections. After all, talk yourself through all of the distinct points. Then you're going to highlight them. This will help us in drafting the graduation speech. Ultimately, AEP made me realize that no matter how prepared you are, there is going to be something unexpected.

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