Looks Doesn’t Matter, Mentality Does.

Once I went to an event, which was conducted by our Institute.I was really excited for this event because it was my campus event and I had to give a presentation. I was a little anxious, as I prepared the whole night for this presentation only. I was continuously overthinking and a lot of thoughts ran into my mind. Suddenly my eyes went on a group of students. It looked like they were discussing about myself, it was not their fault I didn't ever work on my looks and personality but still I calmed myself and went into the washroom and looked into the mirror. I was insecure about my looks and somewhere I was afraid of being judged. Everyone neglects that you are not good even though I got many awards in school. 

Still my batchmates were like you can do this and they were appreciating me for this presentation. As I worked hard for this presentation. Then why am I nervous? I know I am not good looking in comparison to others. I have many dreams, so why am I afraid of taking this opportunity. It’s just my inner fear, but i will do this. I went into the Auditorium again where I had to give that presentation. Just took a long breath and started giving my presentation. I was unstoppable.

Suddenly a mentor stopped me with a lovely smile and started cross questioning. It was like he was just trying to examine my understanding about the presentation. You know, what was amazing, I was answering him without any fear and it reduced all my nervousness. After I just completed my presentation, he just stopped and gave me feedback that you were amazing but questioning is the part of appreciating your confidence. I won first prize and I wondered how my dreams would come true. So it was a small event which is very close to my heart.

It was just a presentation but somewhere I got to know that your looks don't matter but how you are presenting yourself, that does matter. Although that event changed my thought process because I accepted myself, when everyone was pointing fingers on my ability. I believed in it, prepared for it with all my hard work and presented to everyone that I am capable of doing this. What I learned from this event is that accept yourself when no one is appreciating you. But we also need to improve or find out our bad traits  which continuously revokes us to achieve. You can’t change anyone’s mentality. Let them think what they think. But it is on you, how you are presenting yourself to give them a chance to value your knowledge to value your presentation skills.