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#CHANGEDESTINY AND OVERCOMING THE “LITTLE DICTATORS” IN LIFE

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Do you hear that voices telling you that you can never get that offer? Or that you are not pretty or intelligent? Or that you will never be happy? Or you will never find your passion in life or get your dream job? You stare at the mirror and slowly believing the many lies that these “little dictators” say about us. These “little dictators” may be our genetics or the societal norms that tells us where our life path should take. But I tell you it is time to tell the voices to keep quiet because you and me are in control now and we will #ChangeDestiny

SK II unveils its biggest empowerment campaign to date, #CHANGEDESTINY, which reminded me how I overcame the “little dictators” in my life when I was younger. ″

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When I was younger, I am in a school where I never felt I ever belong. Everyday I was reminded that I am not rich enough, I am not pretty enough, and that I am not intelligent enough. As I successfully led my school life as a nobody, my music teacher discovered that I can sing, so she started giving me solos for school programs and concerts.

One morning in a camping trip organized  by the school, my classmate called me that I was called to go in the bigger tent. There they are: the seniors of the school, the queen bees, the pretty ones & the honor rolls. I think there are around 7 of them, I couldn’t recall. They called measly little me in their presence to say that they don’t like me. They said, “I should stop trying to be like the star of the school because I will never be. ”  I never understood why they would bother to trap me inside that tent and make me feel bad. They were four years my senior. I felt bullied and I cried the whole week after that. I never asked to be on the limelight nor did I acted high & mighty or arrogant. Suddenly, I believed in what they all said  to me and I slowly dimmed my light. I believed in the external and internal dictators of my life until the light in me turned pitch black. I concealed my brightness and stopped shining.

But one fateful moment a year before changing school, I listened to a new teacher talking about living your best life and taking control of our own life,  I realized that I should stop listening to the “little dictators” and that I should be holding on the steering wheel of my life. I have the power to #changedestiny. No one can say that I am never enough and that I will limit myself because of genes, social status, other people’s opinions, etc. Then, I made a decision that I will be in control of my destiny.

Inspite of the many obstacles, I am now a doctor and currently working as one here in Singapore. I didn’t limit myself from the busyness of my profession, I am also a lifestyle blogger and do freelance writing. I am also a mother and a wife. I always make time for my family. I cook for them and spend quality time with them. I also never accepted the society’s definition of pretty. I am very small woman with acne-prone skin but taking control of what you can change & accepting what you cannot, empowers me. You are beautiful because you believe you are beautiful. All of these are possible because I believe that I can #ChangeDestiny

This year, SK II aims to empower people to go beyond their limitations and #ChangeDestiny featuring acclaimed ballet dancer, Misa Kuranaga.

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The global launch unveils her inspiring story how she overcame the “little dictators” in here life and achieve professional success.

Watch as she shares a snippet of her journey in becoming the Principal Dancer of Boston Ballet.

Misa Kuranaga  was not born a ballet dancer but she chose to #changedestiny. never allowed the odds to hinder here from being the amazing ballerina that she is today. She is the first Asian to be Boston Ballet’s Principal Dancer.

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All image credits: SK II

SK II inspires and reminds me that we can #ChangeDestiny. I maybe a doctor today but I can be something else if I want to someday because I am in control of my destiny. SK II believes in empowering people of today to overcome their limitations and be a captain of our own destiny.

So, are you ready to #ChangeDestiny?

More about SKII and #ChangeDestiny, head to www.sk-ii.sg

Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post in collaboration with SK II.  I only accept sponsored post which parallels my blog’s manifesto and  I believed would be beneficial to share with my readers.

Comments

  1. You have come ever so far, you are many things! I believe we make our own destiny despite other peoples opinions. Keep flying, wishing you every success for the future. x

  3. Indeed, if you are determined and strong willed then you can achieve all that you desire! Enjoyed reading your post!

  4. I can definitely relate to having the nobody status in my high school days. Although I had friends and belonged to specific clicks I still felt like a total misfit. Finding something you’re passionate about and honing your skills by joining activities really helps a lot. And you get to meet people with the same interest as a bonus. Thanks for this post, it made me look back and see how far I’ve come from that particular awkward time growing up. 🙂

  5. True! We control whatever happen in our life. No one can ever dictate on what will happen to us. With our determination and faith in God, we will be successful.

    Misa is so beautiful and inspiring.
    Thanks for sharing!

  6. really well written and inspiring post! i really like the current campaign SKII is running. getting Kuranaga Misa is an awesome choice!

  7. I should stop listening to the “little dictators” and that I should be holding on the steering wheel of my life. ………. I Just loved this line of your whole story……. best part I can say and inspirational too…….thanks.

  8. SUch a beautiful and inspiring post you have written with a well defined message to everyone.

  9. I’ve seen what ballerinas have to go through to be great in what they do. Similarly, for everything you want to be great in, you have to give up something… You being a doctor helps save people and you are great to do that!

  10. You’ve indeed gone far not only as a doctor but in other aspects as well. We control our destiny and should let those little dictators or bully to dictate what we can do.

  12. Destiny can tell us who we are and what we want. I can make a difference or when I am not sure what I do matters, telling myself this is it! It means we choose our destiny and destiny chooses us.

  14. A very inspiring post, my little girl have always wanted to pursue her passion Dancing. Glad you shared this.

  17. Thank you…. That is true, determination and strong will are ingredients for success

  18. Yes, it is nice to look back and see how far we came along… We did ourselves proud, hehe

  19. Yes, no one can dictate on what will happen to us… Yes, Misa is inspiring.. I am amazed by her

  20. Thank you Mia… yes I am loving SK II empowerment campaign now #ChangeDestiny… Truly believe in their message

  29. Interesting that this product pushes for destiny. What would you say is the relationship of this product and destiny? = Fred

  30. I totally agree that we can #ChangeDestiny. There are things na di natin control like calamities,etc. BUT there are things na under our control and we have the power to change our fortune. =)

  31. I love the idea of the ballet dancer. I am glad that you are supporting this campaign.

  32. Your personal story is inspiring and empowering. We may have gone through painful experiences in life, which crushed our self-esteem and self-worth, buy you are a true example of of courage. By following your teacher’s wisdom, you made something out of yourself and since then, you stopped allowing the negative voices in your head to hold you back. More power to you! 🙂

  33. SK II inspires women that they can change destiny with their skin. They may have acne-prone skin or uneven skin tone or was told they will never have beautiful skin or they will never be pretty, SK II can prove that they can #ChangeDestiny

  34. Yes, for those we can control, we have the power to change it. But for those that is out of our hands, we have to learn to accept

  37. What a beautiful story and a great way to remind us all that we are beautifully made and should never alone jealous, mean dictators to convince e us that we are not. Inspired!

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