Aiman Shahid
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The Power of Being Unavailable: How Boundaries Became My Superpower
For the longest time, I thought being available made me valuable. If someone called, I answered—even if I was in the middle of something. If a friend needed a favor, I said yes—even when I was exhausted. I responded to texts at midnight, checked emails before I even got out of bed, and said “of course” far too often when I should’ve said “not right now.”
By Aiman Shahid6 months ago in Families
Unlearning People-Pleasing: Becoming Who I Am, Not Who You Want
For most of my life, I wore the invisible badge of a people-pleaser. I smiled when I wanted to scream, agreed when I disagreed, and sacrificed my own comfort to earn someone else’s approval. I became a master of morphing into what others wanted me to be. But beneath the polished surface, I was exhausted. I didn’t know who I truly was—I only knew who I was supposed to be for everyone else.
By Aiman Shahid6 months ago in Families
From Burnout to Balance: My Journey to Reclaiming My Energy
I didn’t realize I was burned out until I couldn’t get out of bed one morning—not because I was physically ill, but because I was mentally and emotionally exhausted. It crept up slowly, disguised as ambition and masked by productivity. For years, I wore my busyness like a badge of honor. But behind the scenes, I was crumbling. This is the story of how I went from burnout to balance—and the hard lessons I learned along the way.
By Aiman Shahid6 months ago in Confessions
What Solo Travel Taught Me About Trusting Myself
There’s something quietly terrifying—and thrilling—about boarding a plane alone, passport in hand, with no one to lean on but yourself. No one to check the map, confirm the booking, or tell you everything will be okay. Just you, your luggage, and a heart full of curiosity. Solo travel isn’t just a journey through cities or landscapes; it’s a journey inward. And for me, it became the classroom where I learned one of life’s most essential lessons: how to trust myself.
By Aiman Shahid6 months ago in Confessions
The Joy of Missing Out: Why Saying 'No' is Self-Care, Not Selfish
Introduction: Saying “No” in a World That Glorifies “Yes” We live in a culture that celebrates busyness like a badge of honor. Social media constantly reminds us of the parties we weren’t invited to, the vacations we couldn’t afford, or the opportunities we missed. The Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) has become a buzzword, embedding itself into our everyday decisions—from weekend plans to career moves.
By Aiman Shahid6 months ago in Families
Why Slowing Down is the New Success: Redefining Productivity in a Fast-Paced World
Introduction: The Culture of Constant Motion In a world that glorifies hustle, busyness is often mistaken for productivity, and speed is equated with success. From early morning routines packed with to-do lists to social media feeds filled with “rise and grind” content, modern life promotes the idea that if you're not constantly doing something, you're falling behind. But as burnout rates climb and mental health declines, more people are starting to ask: Is this the only way to live?
By Aiman Shahid6 months ago in Confessions
The Healing Power of Boredom: Why Doing Nothing Can Be Everything
In today’s hyperconnected, fast-paced world, boredom is almost seen as a disease—something to be cured with a scroll, a click, or a binge. We’ve been conditioned to equate boredom with laziness or wasted time, always feeling the pressure to be productive, engaged, or entertained. But what if boredom isn’t a problem to be solved, but a gift we’ve forgotten how to unwrap?
By Aiman Shahid6 months ago in Confessions
Escaping the Comparison Trap: Life Beyond Likes and Followers
Introduction We live in an age where validation often comes in the form of hearts, thumbs-up, and follower counts. Social media platforms—originally created to connect us—have morphed into arenas of silent competition, where every post becomes a performance and every like a measure of worth. In this reality, comparison is inevitable and, more dangerously, addictive.
By Aiman Shahid6 months ago in Confessions
Digital Declutter: How I Reclaimed My Life by Logging Off
In a world constantly buzzing with notifications, pings, and pop-ups, the idea of logging off seems both radical and refreshing. For years, I lived tethered to my devices — checking emails first thing in the morning, doomscrolling through Twitter at lunch, watching TikToks before bed. My digital life was loud, cluttered, and omnipresent. But I didn't realize how much of myself I had lost in the noise until I made the decision to step away. This is the story of how I reclaimed my life through digital decluttering — not by becoming a hermit, but by intentionally redesigning my relationship with technology.
By Aiman Shahid6 months ago in Families
The Art of Doing Nothing: Why Rest Is Productive
Introduction In today’s world, being busy is worn like a badge of honor. Hustle culture glorifies overworking, productivity apps dominate our phones, and idle moments are quickly filled with scrolling, swiping, or multitasking. In such an environment, the idea of doing nothing may seem lazy, counterproductive—even wasteful. But what if we’ve got it all wrong? What if doing nothing isn’t the enemy of productivity, but its secret weapon?
By Aiman Shahid6 months ago in Families
The Cost of Constant Connectivity
In today’s digital world, connectivity is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. From the moment we wake up to the moment we fall asleep, we’re bombarded with notifications, updates, emails, and alerts. Whether it’s checking our phones first thing in the morning or scrolling through social media late at night, our lives are intertwined with digital devices and online platforms. While this hyper-connectivity has undoubtedly brought immense convenience, it has also introduced profound psychological, emotional, and social costs. This essay explores the hidden price of being constantly connected and why it’s crucial to strike a healthier balance in the digital age.
By Aiman Shahid6 months ago in Confessions
The Loneliness Epidemic in the Digital Age
In a world buzzing with notifications, video calls, and social media posts, it’s easy to assume that we’re more connected than ever. Our smartphones never leave our side, we chat with friends across the globe, and we can instantly share a photo or thought with hundreds—if not thousands—of followers. Yet, beneath this blanket of digital connectivity, a profound loneliness is quietly spreading, affecting people of all ages, backgrounds, and locations.
By Aiman Shahid6 months ago in Families
