✨ Mariam empire ✨

There was a time in my life when I felt completely lost.  I was going through the motions waking up, going to work or school, scrolling endlessly on social media , and returning home without truly feeling anything meaningful.  My life felt like a loop, predictable and monotonous.  I was surrounded by people, yet I felt profoundly alone.  That sense of emptiness gnawed at me every day, and I didn’t quite know how to fill it. Then, I decided to do something that scared me: I decided to travel alone.  Not to a resort or a pre-planned tourist spot, but to places where I didn’t know the language , the culture , or even anyone.  At first, it felt reckless, even irresponsible. “How will you manage?” people asked. “What if something goes wrong?” And honestly, I asked myself the same questions countless times before leaving.  But there was a voice inside me, faint yet persistent, urging me to step out of my comfort zone . The first flight I took was terrify...

There comes a point in life when you realize that the most important relationship you will ever have is the one you have with yourself. For years, I had been seeking validation , advice, and reassurance from everyone around me.  Friends, family, mentors even strangers online I would ask, “Is this the right choice?” or “What should I do?” I believed that their opinions held the key to my happiness and success.  But in the past year, something shifted. I finally learned to trust myself and it changed everything. It wasn’t an overnight transformation.  Trusting yourself is more than just a thought; it’s a practice, a habit, a choice you make repeatedly, especially when it feels impossible.  For me, it began with small decisions: choosing a book to read, deciding what to eat, or even waking up early when I didn’t feel like it.  At first, I doubted myself. “What if I make the wrong choice?” my mind would whisper.  But slowly, I realized that making choices any...

Anxiety . It’s one of those words that can make your chest tighten even before you fully understand what it means.  For most of my life, anxiety felt like an unwelcome companion always there, whispering doubts, magnifying fears, and convincing me that I wasn’t enough. It affected my studies, my friendships, and even the way I viewed myself. Yet, over time, I discovered something transformative: the very thing I once feared could become the source of my strength.  Here’s my journey of turning anxiety into something powerful. The Weight of Anxiety For years, anxiety felt like carrying a heavy backpack that I hadn’t signed up for.  Every decision came with overthinking .  Every social interaction felt like walking on a tightrope.   Sleep became a luxury, and my mind never seemed to rest.  I remember nights when I would lie awake, my thoughts spinning in circles, imagining worst-case scenarios , and feeling like I was trapped inside my own mind. I tri...