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The First Step of Learning Leadership – Badan Eksekutif Mahasiswa

  Ever since I started taking on roles in classes, organizations, and companies, I’ve often asked myself: What does it take to be a good leader? For a long time, I didn’t know the answer. I first learned basic leadership skills when I became the class secretary. That was when I practiced talking to both classmates and teachers. Later, at university, I became the class representative, which taught me about how the system worked in my department. My skills grew even more when I was chosen as Kabid Penalaran dan Keilmuan in the Badan Eksekutif Mahasiswa at Bali State Polytechnic, where I led a team of six people. Now, I feel lucky to be the head of a division in the institution where I work, and I see it as a gift from God. Through these experiences, I’ve faced many challenges working with different people. As a leader, I’ve learned to communicate well with my superiors and my team, both one on one and in groups. These experiences have shaped the way I talk and work with others, ...

In Order to Fall in Love with Myself – Again

Being single for quite a long time has opened a new chapter of my life, the loss of confidence in rebuilding a relationship. Love once felt so simple, coming naturally, without much drama. Now, my life is filled with heavier things. Aging, a world that keeps moving faster, post college debts waiting to be paid, and work that seems endless have taught me to manage myself more wisely. Youngerself Yap, Life hasn’t been quiet. As I get older, I feel like the world is getting louder and busier, while I’m trying to keep up. Somewhere along the way, the idea of falling in love started to feel less important, maybe even impossible, hahaha. Alfa, when will you take the next step? ” - It means finding love again. But am I ready? He was so confident with his imperfection I paused when I heard that question. I stood in front of the mirror, staring at myself, trying to find answers. But instead of clarity, I felt something else, fear. Not fear of being alone, but fear of opening myself up a...