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Never give up, no matter what

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  I grew up in a small town, with many aspirations but little mentoring/guidance. I took a subject, I was interested in, but didn't know it wouldn't lead to any jobs easily. I messed up with my graduation in 2004 and till 2011 continued having failed attempts of becoming economically independent. In the meantime, life continued and many changes happened, I also got more and more busy with my familial obligations. There were days when I felt I was losing it. It would never get better for me, this is it. in 2011 I finally found a meaningful job and now I know that I could get through the tough times of my life, because I am #BornCapable.  Go Back To:  Stories     Call to Action Why This Campaign     Check us out on  Instagram

Its up to you, what you make of it

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I am a person with contradictory interests. I like to have fun but also read, gain knowledge, respect education, though I could never be studious (like a book worm).  Life takes strange turns, sometimes it uses invisible lashes or returns us the consequences of mistakes committed by us consciously or unconsciously. Such an incident happened in my life too; with a fire accident, emotional traumas, breakdowns; much more followed. Perhaps my breakdowns are because of some decisions and emotional attachments. However, every hardship has turned me into a full-fledged human being with much more confidence, hope, love, patience and empathy, I never knew, I was capable of.  Each day I am moving forward with positivity to go through new challenges so to grow as a finer person. Because I am #BornCapable Go Back To:  Stories     Call to Action Why This Campaign     Check us out on  Instagram

I only had one choice...

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When being strong is your only choice, you suddenly realise how strong you are. I was at the verge of an emotional breakdown and had no clue how to move forward in life and even doing the daily activities seemed so heavy and overwhelming.  Waking up daily and facing the world began to feel like an enormous burden. I began to doubt my own capabilities and my very survival. People have led me to believe that I am not fit enough to survive in my work, or that because I am too sensitive and weak. I was advised to hide my emotions and be more resilient like others to fit in the so-called culture'.  I would beat myself up everyday, before I finally understood that I should be my own support system and that there is nothing wrong with being different than others.  I understood that people will judge anyway, no matter what I do. I came to the realization that if I am true to myself and embrace who I am, the rest will follow automatically.  All of this didn't come easy to me; I sought h

Challenged myself to live differently

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Dreaming.. Of feeling the Southern Hemisphere winds on my skin.. Longing.. To see the highest peaks and walk the largest mountain ranges.. Wishing.. To see before me the remnants of the greatest civilisations on earth.. Thinking.. Of all that I could learn if I could only experience the world first hand.. Deciding.. To pack my bags and go.. to spread my wings and fly... Everyone around me expected me to live life the way everyone else does. I wanted to travel the world solo, it was unheard of. I took the leap of faith and did it, and it changed my life.  Go Back To:  Stories     Call to Action Why This Campaign     Check us out on  Instagram

Overcoming fears isn't a one day job

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Your anxiety is always fueled by past mistakes. I experienced the same situation last year.  Fear of losing my most precious person started making me anxious. One day, I realized that the most valuable one is right next to me, and I should appreciate the moment I have right now rather than worrying about the future. That day, I decided that I wouldn't let my anxiety stop me because I am born capable of handling any challenging circumstance. Go Back To:  Stories     Call to Action Why This Campaign     Check us out on  Instagram

Don't sell yourself short

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It was 2020 when I had few international social media marketing clients, they were paying me enough to meet my daily needs but somewhere I felt financially trapped. I didn't have enough money to invest in the courses or new areas I wanted to explore in my life. I felt that I am working hard but I am getting paid less.  At one point, I decided to take on some high paying international clients. Somewhere I doubted myself whether I would be able to do it or not because most of my existing clients at that time were through referrals.   I decided to believe in myself and give myself a chance. I put in the hard work, and after 2.5 months of effort, I attracted my first high-paying client from Canada. I was bewildered by my own capabilities that time! I said to myself, after I sealed my first deal - "Wow, I did it! Neha, see, you were selling yourself short not just to others but also to yourself. I did it. I am #BornCapable   You have to believe in your abilities, and give it a chan

Girls aren't good at math

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I have never been very good, when it comes to the numbers. In my school days, Math, as a subject, always horrified me with its outer and inner depths. Every new chapter pushed me into doubting about my ability. I just waited it to be over. Somewhere I was convinced that after the school, Math could never be a part of my daily routine. The world anyway is a complex place, so why anyone would want Math to be a part of their lives. I dreaded the equations and formulas related with distance, volume and cube, which turned more complicated when it came to integration, differentiation and log.  Despite this, I decided to do a Master's in Economics.  The journey with math, which I thought was over, became now a part of my everyday life. The subject which I had made myself aloof from, was now gaping into my face - without these basic concepts, understanding Economics was impossible. The saying that,  the more you try to run away from something, the more you are nearing it,  became a reality

Instill within you - Self Belief

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Right from our childhood till we die, the world around us  intentionally  and unintentionally erodes  our  self-belief.  The constant dismissal, judgement and criticism instills in us  the  fear and self doubt . Women, more than men are questioned  for their abilities, dismissed more often and discouraged  to do things that fall out of the social and gender norms.  It results in  low self esteem, self sabotaging  and imposter syndrome. Let this world know,  our enduring stories... We, who have  overcome  our fears, challenges and difficult circumstances  and  proved  to ourselves  that   we  ARE CAPABLE   of  doing anything,  if we decide. Because  We Are #BornCapable Take a selfie with #BornCapable and post it on instagram and tag us @born.capable your s tory can inspire someone today  Go Back To:  Stories     Call to Action Why This Campaign     Check us out on  Instagram