Itās normal to make mistakes or misunderstand things. Now you know that you can ask clarifying questions or seek confirmation if expectations/instructions are unclear to you. I think if you place your self worth in your academic performance it may or may not be helpful to examine why that is, but nobody is perfect. Mistakes are how we grow!
Nov 21, 2024
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It might sound silly, but this morning I accidentally went to the wrong class. Iāve been really trying to work on my time blindness, so being late felt super frustrating. I started beating myself up in my head, but then I decided to say out loud: āItās okay, youāre trying your best,ā āEveryone makes mistakes,ā and āShowing up and making the effort matters more than being perfect.ā Surprisingly, that actually helped a lot. By the time I got to the right class, I felt way calmer than I usually do in these situations and my professor was understanding and kind, which made a big difference. If anything, this was just a reminder to be gentle with yourself today :)
Apr 9, 2025
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Sometimes you mess up. Sometimes you do something awkward. Sometimes you hurt someone with your actions. And sometimes you are faced with the consequences from these things. All you can do is take it on the chin tbh. That WAS my bad. And Iāve learned from it too
SHAKE IT OFF!! YOU ARE FALLIBLE
Apr 4, 2025
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trying to do this recently because i have a crippling fear of saying something incorrect and being embarrassed afterwards. but also im a human and its okay to be wrong and if i can be okay with others being wrong sometimes, others can be okay with me being wrong sometimes. i can make mistakes in remembering facts and it doesnt have to be a big deal. maybe this problem doesnt exist for anyone else and ive simply overcomplicated life for myself by worrying about this but maybe if anyone else struggles this could help you come to the realizations i have that its fine to say something wrong sometimes and you dont have to hesitate saying something out of the fear of being wrong. were here to learn and make mistakes. nobody can be perfect
Feb 17, 2025
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My dad teases me about how when I was a little kid, my favorite thing to do when I was on the landline phone with somebodyābe it a relative or one of my best friendsāwas to breathlessly describe the things that were in my bedroom so that they could have a mental picture of everything I loved and chose to surround myself with, and where I sat at that moment in time. Perfectly Imperfect reminds me of that so thanks for always listening and for sharing with me too š
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May 28, 2025
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Iāve been thinking about how much of social media is centered around curating our self-image. When selfies first became popular, they were dismissed as vain and vapidāa critique often rooted in misogynyābut now, the way we craft our online selves feels more like creating monuments.
We try to signal our individuality, hoping to be seen and understood, but ironically, I think this widens the gap between how others perceive us and who we really are. Instead of fostering connection, it can invite projection and misinterpretationāpreconceived notions, prefab labels, and stereotypes. Worse, individuality has become branded and commodified, reducing our identities to products for others to consume.
On most platforms, validation often comes from how well you can curate and present your imageāselfies, aesthetic branding, and lifestyle content tend to dominate. High engagement is tied to visibility, not necessarily depth or substance. But I think spaces like PI.FYI show that thereās another way: where connection is built on shared ideas, tastes, and interests rather than surface-level content. Itās refreshing to be part of a community that values thoughts over optics.
By sharing so few images of myself, Iāve found that it gives others room to focus on my ideas and voice. When I do share an image, it feels intentionalāsomething that contributes to the story I want to tell rather than defining it. Sharing less allows me to express who I am beyond appearance.
For women, especially, sharing less can be a radical act in a world where the default is to objectify ourselves. It resists the pressure to center appearance, focusing instead on what truly matters: our thoughts, voices, and authenticity. Iāve posted a handful of pictures of myself in 2,500 posts because I care more about showing who I am than how I look.
In trying to be seen, are we making it harder for others to truly know us? Itās a question worth considering.
Dec 27, 2024