Think Right

Pic by Nysa Teacher's Prank Heightens Introvert's Stage Fears                                                                      - A True Story Once upon a time, there was a student who was very shy. His name is Alex. On one occasion, he had to give a speech in front of a large audience during a "Cultural Festival" event. Naturally, it made him nervous as speaking in public is scary especially if you are a quiet person. On sensing this, his teacher thought he would play a prank on him to make him comfortable to face the stage without fear. He told Alex that he would be presenting the speech to just one judge in a small room. But, when Alex opened the curtains assuming to enter a small room; to his big surprise, he got on to the stage and saw huge crowd of people. He immediately realized that his teacher fooled hi...

  Pic by Nysa   From Shy to High Note: How "Antakshari" turned "ME" into an Insta-Star UPDATE: A true story of a high school introvert girl who is facing issues like those explained in my blog, https://thinkrightsociety.blogspot.com/2023/10/why-is-nobody-talking-to-me.html , when she joined for class 11 in a new school in her own words. When I started class 11 at a new school, I felt nervous because I didn't know anyone. As I am an introvert, I worried about fitting in.   I often found it challenging to express myself or showcase my talents in a group setting. However, on our PTM day, we were having a free period; and my classmates decided to play "Antakshari" which proved to be a "game changer" with regards to my connections with them.   During the game, I sang a song for the first time before my classmates. They were pleasantly surprised by my singing abilities. They encouraged me to sing more, and I felt a newfound sense of confidence a...

Pic by Nysa              "Becoming a SUNFLOWER"   How asking RIGHT Questions can make you SHINE? A "sunflower personality" is someone who is positive and warm in how they act around others. Meeting someone with a "sunflower  personality" often makes others feel happy, leading to better connections and enjoyable conversations. Let us focus on improving our "art of asking questions" which means  knowing how to ask good, up to the point, and important questions. It  is a lifelong skill, and we should start practicing it from our childhood. Socrates, the ancient Greek philosopher, is considered the "father of questioning." His clever way of asking questions made people think deeply. He used "questions" to help others see their lack of knowledge. Socrates, the Greek Philosopher Some people are born with the talent of asking questions, but anyone can become better at it by practicing and learning. Asking questions well is valuabl...

Why is Nobody Talking to ME? In high school, Nimmi struggled with loneliness feelings; that made even simple interactions challenging. She longed for inclusion in parties and group activities, but her efforts to speak up in class were consistently overlooked by others. It is her personality that often held her back from approaching people, making it difficult to form connections; also on the other hand, the classroom environment seemed to prioritize louder voices, leaving her feeling unheard. Always "REMEMBER" Confused by her peer's neglect, Nimmi started to think about the reasons behind their indifference. She also felt that spending time " ALONE" , provided her an opportunity to do things she enjoys or be more productive like; Finishing her homework Reading and upgrading her knowledge Writing  a diary (expressing feelings and ideas through writing can be therapeutic) Sketching, d raw a masterpiece (get sense of accomplishment and creative satisfaction) Lear...

Akash's switch from science to commerce after finishing class 11 highlights the consequences of hasty decisions influenced by external factors which are not in align with his individual interests and skill sets . The collective influence of those around him has led to a challenging situation for Akash. CULPRITS 1. Akash, the student himself 2. His parents 3.  The Educational Institutions 4. Teachers and Counselors 5. Society and Peer Pressure 1. The student: He must bear the responsibility for all this. He must actively engage in shaping his educational choices as he possess the best insight into his own skills and aspirations. He must be self aware and mature enough to take proper decisions in alignment to his academic path. Akash, the student 1.      2. Parents: Parents play a pivotal role in guiding their children's career choices, offering invaluable support and advice. While conflicts can arise due to differing prospective , some parents may encourage the...