15/05/2024
Who would listen to an immigrant student?
Turns out more than I anticipated.
To celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week, I put on an event called Mental Health unPlugged at the House of Commons which brought together nearly 60 change-makers and people of impact!
But that wasn’t always the case.
When I moved to the UK in 2004 I left my friends and family to build a future that they would be proud of.
What no one prepared me for was the “Western” culture and lifestyle.
Trying to navigate myself in a new environment was hard and began to doubt myself in a way I had never done before.
It wasn’t until I shared how this new way of life was impacting my health and career with a close friend, to which he replied…
“Stop focusing on what others expect from you and start focusing on what YOU want from you!”
I was harboring societal pressures and adopted beliefs which then begged the question, how many other people are feeling the same way?
That one conversation and simple question paved a new journey for me.
I want to inspire people to change the world for the better by redefining the way they think, act, and operate.
In Dec 2023, I not only talked the talk but I walked the walk (literally). I walked from London to Edinburgh to raise awareness for mental health, reduce stigma, and foster support.
Sometimes we have to slow down be mindful and focus on what’s important more than urgent.
Personally, importance can be a flame that’s shared to illuminate and provide a beacon of hope.
And for that reason, I am grateful for everyone who took time out of their busy schedules to join me at the Mental Health unPlugged event.
There was a running theme that became evident at the event, “check-in”, so do yourself a huge favor to humanity as check in with your loved ones, family, work colleagues, or a stranger.
A Random Act of Kindness is giving your best self to others without expecting something in return.
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