Head girl

My path to becoming head girl began unexpectedly.

I used to be quite a timid, shy girl who rarely stepped into the spotlight.

It was so severe that one of my teachers expressed concern to my parents at a parent-teacher meeting, saying she was worried about my social anxiety because I often stood in a corner like a security guard. Don’t get me wrong, I had friends, but I guess the timid side of me was too dominant; it stood out.

This all changed the day I decided I wanted to do better for myself.

With that in mind, I made a bold decision: I chose to run for a spot on the upcoming LRC committee.

Trust me, it wasn’t an easy decision.



Transformation

I struggled with self-doubt and uncertainty, and there were many moments where I felt like backing down, but I kept on pushing, driven by the desire to overcome my social anxiety and prove to myself that I could transform into a confident young girl that would be an inspiration to others.

The day of manifestos arrived. I was quite nervous and, to make matters worse, was up first – discouraging, right?

But my mind was made up – nothing could stop me from achieving my goal.

I gave my speech, putting my all into it.

In that moment, I projected confidence and determination – leadership qualities.

I wasn’t the only one who saw this, as my fellow learners and teachers recognised these qualities in me and subsequently granted me the privilege of becoming head girl.

So, in the end, not only did I achieve my goal of becoming part of the LRC team, I became a confident, responsible head girl.

This opportunity has not only enhanced my self-esteem, but it has also led to self-discovery, and most importantly, it has enriched my interactions with others.

So to all girls and boys out there who struggle with self-doubt and a lack of confidence: Just know that nothing is impossible – if I could do it, then so can you. You just have to believe in yourself and your capabilities.