In this fast paced life everyone has an agenda planned for the
day. The day begins with a hustle and bustle towards meeting deadlines, setting
new parameters and always competing to get ahead. One would think this applies
only to grownups but today's students are facing more pressures than even
adults.
Their day begins with rushing
to school, going for additional classes from school, attending tuition's and
then if there is some time left, doing homework or studying for the next day.
Very few students are actually going down to play or just relaxing while
reading a good book. When parents meet them, the conversations between them often
drifts towards academics or importance of getting serious in life or their
future plans.
Agreed, the student’s life is
tough. Too many opportunities and competitions and all dear and near want to ensure that their offspring is equipped to deal with the future?
But today, I am asking the
students. What do you truly aspire for yourself? What do you desire? What are
your expectations of us? How can we help you to realize your dreams? How do we
let you feel independent and worthy of taking your own decisions?
Certain guidelines, attitudes
and skills laid down and demonstrated by you will help us help you achieve your aspirations.
1. Think of us as your bridges
and not obstacles - Feel free to share your opinions, thoughts even if we may
appear irritable or uncompromising at times. When the matters will cool down,
we will come to our senses and start seeing things from your perspective. We
want to become your best partners and resources with time.
2. Be free with your emotions - There will
be times when all might fail but never give up hope. Feel free to cry and let your emotions flow. Ask for a shoulder to cry on. Rome wasn't built in a
day. Every successful discovery and invention has had many failures and those
failures were their stepping stones to new learning.
3. Be ready to give your best
be it any endeavour - Let every act of yours demonstrate that 100% of your mind
and body is in tune. Therefore if you are playing cricket, football or carom,
studying or cooking every move should resonate your interest and passion.
4. Create parameters that allow
you to bounded autonomy to achieve your aspirations- If you know that you have to appear for a football
selection the next day, and then take it upon yourself to restrict yourself
from overindulging in food the previous day. Create your own tight schedules to
exercise well so that you perform well.
Thus it is upon you how you
decide your day's schedule because every act will have a consequence.
5. Know that life is beautiful, trust yourself - There
are two sides to every circumstance. One can see it as an obstacle, the other an
opportunity. Remember, every challenge will help to cut off rough edges and
polish you like a diamond so open your arms to life and say 'I am ready, What
else have you got for me?' Believe that you are capable of turning your failures to success.
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At the end remember, we adults
are all there for you. So aspire big. Think big, dream big. When you spread your wings and fly enjoying the world around you, we will be cheering for you. Be Happy always.
