I grew up in a family that's really care about academic achievements and during my school time, I thought that exam grades are all that matters. I spent my youth struggling to get good grades that will make my parents proud of me. I grew up thinking that I've done well in life as I managed to get excellent grades in almost all test and exams throughout school life.
But one thing I didn't realise is that I've been neglecting my social life all this while. After school, I usually spent my time at home watching tv or sleeping. I rarely get involved in extra-curricular activities, because I thought that kind of activities are not important and wouldn't be needed to get into universities. I try to avoid getting involved in clubs or sports and focus only on academic performance.
Then, I get into university. Now I realise that I didn't know how to communicate with others. I spent first 3 months in university feeling homesick as it was the first time I stayed away from my family. I find it hard to focus on my studies, plus I didn't have any close friends to share my feeling. I get stressed with that situation and it really affect my studies and my social life.
At that time, I start to realise I've been wasting my teenage life by limiting myself from making mistakes. I stayed in my comfort zone for such a long time. I didn't want to polish my talents on anything, as a result I feel like I'm useless. I can't play sports, I can't play musical instruments and other things that people my age can do.
But then I realise it's never too late to start. It might be a little late to start polishing my talent on something, but its better late than never. Now I'm working on my courage to step out of my comfort zone, trying something new. I should not give up now, as I'm still young and I should try my best to be a best version of me.
My advice to parents out there, give encouragement to your kids all the time. Give the freedom for them to be who the want to be. Give them directions, but never control them. Make sure they have bision in life and never let them live a life without purpose. Your kids didn't know everything, parents are the person that are responsible to give them knowledge and guide them throughout life.
For my fellow friends out there, if you have any tips or advice for me, I'll be very happy to accept that. Thanks. #meprayforoursuccesstogether
– Ordinary girl
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i feel it too broh.
Layan dota, confirm dapat banyak kawan².
Never too late to make friends, to start a new life, to do what you like to do. To learn music instruments or what ever. Never too late for everything. You have achieved something in you life and now you are regretting it? Do you know that there are so many people out there regretting the mistakes that have done in the past that ruined their lives and you are regretting yourself of not making a mistakes?! I see nothing wrong your life. You are just depressed. Get a treatment. Take my advice little sister.