“Taking a Break… Because Life Feels a Lot Right Now”
Hey,
If you’re reading this, I just want to be real with you for a second.
I’m 16, in 10th grade, and life right now? It feels like a total mess.
There’s pressure from all sides — school, studies, exams, expectations — and somewhere in the middle of it, I lost myself. I used to write here and on Instagram because it gave me peace. A voice. A space where I could just breathe. But lately, even that started feeling heavy.
I’ve been scared.
Scared of boards, of failing, of not being “good enough.”
And then there’s social media — where everyone seems perfect, productive, glowing. And I? I was just scrolling, comparing, overthinking… and losing time, losing focus, losing myself.
So I’m stepping back. Not because I gave up, but because I’m trying to find balance.
To take care of my mind.
To study slowly, not perfectly.
To write just for me, not for likes.
To remind myself that my value isn’t in numbers or views or marks — it’s in my courage to keep trying.
If you're feeling the same — stuck, scared, overwhelmed — please know this:
You are not alone. And it’s okay to pause. To heal. To try again.
I’ll be back someday, maybe when my mind is a little calmer and my dreams a little clearer.
Until then, I’m rooting for you too.
Love,
Iraa