Finally I’m employed!

 It took me three months to eventually disclose my current employment. And yessss~!! I have successfully completed my probation! 🥳

I’m happy to share that currently I’m employed in one of the largest #marketresearch companies in the world, Ipsos!

And it's definitely not easy for me to be in this position because I have to accomplish an assessment before I went to the interview steps that requires writing, quizzes, mathematics problems and data finding in Excel. Then afterwards, I have to go through three different sets of interviews with incredible and amazing Ipsos leaders;

1. Jennifer Wade 

Operations Director and Sample Lead, Ipsos USA

2. Daniel Bolyky 

Global Competence Director, Communities, Ipsos Hungary 

3. Amit Gulwadi 

Director, IUU & SIA, Ipsos Singapore

Despite being the only Asian/Malaysian in the team, I never feel lost because of the amazing, amiable people and the positive energy of the team, which truly inspired me and made me feel that we're in the same coworking space. 

Every week, I get a catch-up call from my wonderful manager, Jennifer Wade to update with what I'm doing and to make sure I don't feel disconnected with the team. Thank you, Jennifer!🤍

Currently, I’m working under Romania team and being supervised under an amazing team leader Bogdan Raducan. He is my life savior and my greatest guardian. He carried me and taught me in every study. Be present all the time and always send me a pleasant, heartfelt message every time I texted him. When other teams overwhelm us, he always stands up for us and defends us. He always reminds me that ✨there’s always tomorrow and don't work too hard✨

Working with #Ipsos is undoubtedly an eye-opening experience, and the #multinational culture makes my work more exciting and enjoyable. With all the experiences I've been working with these wonderful people, I can see a better version of myself emerging over the coming years.

I'm a proud #ipsosians and I’m extremely grateful for this role and hopefully I'll get to meet my teammates in person! 🥰

YOU AND I WILL BE OKAY 🌻

While everyone is living their dreams, here i am, silently, praying to the stars to grant even just one wish for me. Sometimes i couldn't help but envy other people of how they seem to have everything in their favour, how they manage to pull-through anything gracefully, even under life's constant pressure. 

With everything that has been going on, there are moments in my life that I don't even know what to do. I feel like beautiful days are just there around the corner - it's looming, it's somewhere, it's near yet still so far out of reach.

There are moments I break down in the middle of all the waiting, exhaustion, the frustrations, and the disappointment my heart is battling with. I try hard to hold back but amidst all the chaos in my head and the thousand emotions I am feeling, sometimes, I can't help losing myself in tears.

On days like this i know i have left out myself so much. On days like this I have to remind myself that it's alright to feel upset and sad. It's alright to break down and cry. That it's alright to feel pain when everything seems too heavy to bear and too hard to accept. Yet, I believe everyone goes through hard times just as i know this phase in my life won't last. 

If you and I are on the same boat, let's not lose our grip on having better days when life throws us lemons. Let's roll with the punches and continue surf with the waves. It's gonna be hard but as long as there are stars in the sky, we get to have unlimited wishes and chances for a life as promising as a beautiful sunrise every morning. 

I hope you don't give up life for having bad days. Like they always say, it's just a bad day, not a bad life. Let's take a breather today. It'll pass and little by little, we'll be okay. You and I will be okay.

-aa

My Update! June 2022

 Hello, I believe it has been a while since my last post. I simply wanted to let you know that I finally got a job. So much has happened to me in the previous few months. I dropped out of my master's programme, enrolled in a protégé programme, and dropped out after only a few months. Then I working freelance work, charity work, and a variety of other activities before I finally here. Before I discuss about my present company, I'd like to go over everything that has happened to me in the last few months. Why? When? What's more, every decision I made here was entirely my own. Many people have objected to some of the decisions I've made. But I'm a tenacious individual. This is the story of my life. I am entitled to make my own decisions about my life.

1. I quit my master’s degree. 

Counseling psychology master's degree programme. I made the decision to stop studying. But I have no regrets. The main reason I chose to pursue a master's degree was because I did not want to waste my time. I use a special quota that is exclusively available to undergraduates who have not yet received their final transcript. I just want to finish early and get to work. But only after much consideration. I've come to the realisation that I despise counselling sessions. For example, I don't have the patience to listen and wait for another session to come up with a result. Things that move slowly irritate me. 

Don’t take me wrong. I really love to hear and listen to people’s problem but when you become a professional listener (counselling psychology) all you need is rules, follow the steps, procedure, and all. And we couldn’t give any solution,we only help people think rational and let them come out with their own decision. At some point this is good but that’s not me. If people come to me, I’ll give them a fast solution. Of course, we’ll listen to them, comfort them and etc. And the most part that I hate the most is taking money from them. I know it’s a normal thing for every practitioner. Everything need’s money. However, you are unaware that this mental health advocate is struggling, mainly financially. And this, in my opinion, is quite immoral. But don't get me wrong: I'm not a snob! I still want to work as an Industrial Psychologist! And plan to continue my master next year!

 

2. I join Protégé Program.

The main reasonI'm joining is that I'm in desperate need of funds. I want to start working, but I'm not sure which field I should pursue. I'm not sure what I'm interested in. I'm really foggy. I applied for a lot of jobs and suddenly got a call from a well-known organisation. I'm not going to tell you about it because I don't want you to know. Working in the sustainability department is also a first for me. This protégé programme, in my opinion, this is a great government initiative that allows graduates to gain experience in an actual working environment in the GSC. The first month was uneventful. I attended their training, team building, office tour, and other events, and found the employees to be really friendly. I have a colleague that is quite pleasant, and I get along well with her. Colleagues are really kind, and Ajat and Shaza have become new friends for me. I doubt they'll see this, but these people are extremely nice and helpful. We're both on Instagram, and I see they're still doing well with their protégé programme, hehe.

3. I quit Protégé Program. 

After few months…………………………………………. doing nothing. I’m very guilty and decided to quite. My work also has nothing to dowith my field of study, interests, or experience, which is accounting. Yes. Previously, I worked as an account assistant for a period of time. If the sustainability is linked to labour, then health and well-being are acceptable, but they are not. My boss is from Indonesia, and while he is nice, he does not provide me with many opportunities, causing me to outperform at work. I am a recent graduate. I'm extremely enthusiastic to prove my capabilities at that time, because, as I mentioned, I'm working for a well-known firm, and it's my first time working in such a large corporate setting. I'd like to do something. It didn't really happen there. And I'm also aware that my absorption rate is literally 0.00%. And I know that if I continue in that programme, doing nothing, and wasting my valuable young blood freshie grad moment, my percentage will be absorbed to literally 0.00 percent, with no career progress. So I keep applying for new jobs on sites like linkedin, jobstreet, direct website, futurejobs, indeed, and the protégé and mystep programmes.

4. I got an offer

I received numerous offers. CelcomAxiata, Maybank, and CIMB bank all offering me another protégé programme. And a PAF contract position with Maybank, which brought me plenty of interview invitations, the many of which I declined because I wasn't sure where my passion was at the time. I understand that my first job is critical to my future professional growth. I began to be choosy. I looked at their websites, checked employee feedback, and read a Glassdoor review. 

Finally, I received an offer from a multinational corporation, one of the world's leading market research firms. Assessments, interviews, and examinations arethe first steps. Yes ,'s' is plural in this case. And, after all of the difficulties I had encountered during the recruiting process, I received a call informing me that I had been accepted. With a decent starting wage for a recent graduate and a field that interests me. I'm overjoyed to have been given this opportunity. Because I am in my second month at this company, And it's fantastic! I will speak more about the hiring process and what the organisation is all about later in the next blog.

 

5. Settle down in a new place     

I work in Kuala Lumpur. I need to find the nearestplace to work and transport to get there. My job is actually hybrid based, but I don't have to go to the office, but I have no commitment and I want to feel the average person go to the office. I still go to work for three days, and then take the remaining two days off. I still need to find a place to live near Kl. This is when I need to move out of my comfort zone and live on my own. I really enjoy it! I'm actually waiting for this moment I always wanted to have my own space and be able to do anything I wanted.

I am becoming an adult, which means that I am taking on more responsibility and making more choices. I want to live independently. But my parents were very sad and reluctantly to let me go. I understand. I believe that when I leave home, I am actually helping them. Actually, Ihave another funny story to share before I move out. The main reason why they refused to let me go why they didn’t fully let me go. After I have spoken with them kindly and explained things, I make so many promises to them. At last, they let me go. I'm currently staying at another place so that I can easily go to work.

6. I’m a working women!

Now, I work with this company for two months, I'd say I love the environment. I love people. Everyone here is extremely supportive, intellectual, and very friendly and highly competitive. I love this kind of place. I like working with a professional and experts. It’s very hard to get enter to this company that mainly on research and I know that every individualin this organization is the best of the best. The funny part is when I come to the office I literally alone because I am the only employee who has no team here in Malaysia. Everybody goes on their first day of work to their teams and workplace. They have a leader to greet. My team basically around the world, however I also have my manager, one my first day of work, she greet me virtually. I really like her, she lives in the United States, and when she meeeting me at that time, she was almost midnight in the United States, but she said she didn't want me to be alone. She’s extremely nice! I swear! And for my workplace, I sit at the corner in another team place.

But I feel comfortable and happy. In fact, I am very introverted, and I hate workingwith so many people, especially the typical auntie who likes to gossip, chat and eat most of the work time. Yes, I have an experience working with this environment I hate it. I think if this is the case, we tend to have a toxic environment, bad culture of work and unproductive inbut. I love working with people with high IQs and IQs who are 100% committed to their work and who are very passionate about these roles I love the environment, really!

 

Thank you Allah for the good things that have happened in my life. All the good and bad things you do for me, all in an effort to help me become a better person and appreciate what I have. I'm not going to tell anyone about this, because I don't want to put any extra effort into posting about it online. Anyone who wants to know will find out eventually anyway. I wanted to share this with LinkedIn because it is about my professional journey, but I'm not sure if I have the courage. I will do it after I finish my trial period, when I receive my confirmation later. I'll publish a post about it and update my working status on Linkedin. Wieder.

18 December 2020 - My first time experiencing flood!

This is my first time experiencing a flood so bad that it went inside my house.

I am fine and the waters now drained, but nearly everything is destroyed. Saddest part was watching all my books bobbing around.

The flood receded after a three days and we spent more than three days to cleaning up the house, it was a hectic days for my family.

Everyone knows the cost to recover from this flood will be devastating. This is not a "natural disaster". This is what we get for deforestation and disrespect to mother nature. Just look at the colour from the water.🌳

Malaysia really need some alert or warning SMS to inform the people like other countries. Not only for Covid-19, but also for heavy rain, possible flood/natural disaster, heat vawe and similar warning. It's not like this is first time disaster happened and won't be the last.

Stay safe, my Malaysian friends. 🙏🏻

Just a short thought of - Goodbye Again by Jonny Sun

 

Idk why I feel a bit triggered on this page. 

I just want to said be careful with books like this. Not to be a downer, but this seems to glorify dogging on yourself for supposedly being worthless, and you do matter to someone, and will be missed when you are gone from this earth. 🌼

Of course it is true that life does go on. This is true because the world existed with or without us. Always has, always been and always will be. but I do believe we all make an impact probably greater than we realize. As a student, a daughter, a sister, a friend, a lover, volunteer and doing my best each day… I can’t imagine any one person not leaving a hole in someone’s heart when they go. I would have to argue that we all leave an impact in some way from the things we have said and done in our lives and that has a ripple effect.

It made me feel like we should relax on putting so much pressure on ourselves to be great or perfect. In the long run, we should just love ourselves the way we are, because the size of the hole that we leave will not change in relation to how “great” we are.

The book is called Goodbye Again by Jonny Sun🤍

Short templet for your email job application!

 Sharing a short and sweet job application email, specially for fresh grads! Hope this helps you guys in securing interviews. Good luck!

✨✨✨

Dear ____,

I hope this email finds you well and that you are in the pink of health.

My name is ____, and I would like to submit my application for the ____ position at ____.

I am a ____ graduate from ____, and have just recently concluded my internship at ____, under the ____ in the ____ department. With experience in ____ and ____, I am confident that I am well-equipped to kick-start my career and accelerate my professional growth at ____.

Please find my resume attached for your kind perusal. Should you have any questions or would like more information from me, I am available via email or mobile (____).

Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Best Regards,

____

Covid Fighter!

I POSITIVE COVID-19!🤧

Macam mana tau covid-19?

16/1 - I start demam, batuk, sore throat, hilang selera

17/1 - My brother in law buat PCR sebab dia nak naik offshore. Dia positif. 

18/1 - My whole family buat home call PCR test

20/1 - Officially positive Covid-19. 

29/1 - Potong gelang!

Simptom - demam, batuk, selsema, hilang deria bau & fatigure (extremly haha). I'm not close contact with anyone. Maybe ada dalam family yang jadi pembawa. We assume ayah sebab dia rajin ke surau hahaha. My bil mungkin dapat sebab nephew I setiap hari duduk rumah parents I kalau ayah dia kerja. so merebak-merebak macam tu. 

Apa nak buat kalau positive Covid-19?

1. Jangan panik, menangis, meraung segala. Tarik nafas sedalamnya dan bertenang.  

2. Update MySejahtera. Pilih Helpdesk. Lepas tu, pilih Option F. Jawab soalan dan upload keputusan swab test. Status dalam MySejahtera akan tukar jadi merah selepas 1-2 hari.

Bila dah merah, kita kena isi health assessment 2 kali sehari sampai habis kuarantin. Dalam health assessment, kita kena jawab soalan dan isi suhu, SPO2, tekanan darah & kadar denyutan nadi.

3. Call atau whatsapp CAC daerah masing-masing. Ada CAC guna landline. Ada yang guna whatsapp sahaja. Lain CAC lain cara ya.

Tujuan call CAC untuk dapatkan nasihat sama ada perlu hadir ataupun kuarantin di rumah. 

Kalau perlu hadir, kena tanya boleh walk-in ataupun by appointment. Warga emas dan ibu mengandung, wajib ke CAC walaupun gejala ringan.

Pengalaman sendiri di CAC Selangor, kena download app Selangkah & isi lagi sekali details kita termasuk berat, tinggi, tarikh vaksinasi (jika ada), tarikh swab test.

4. Nanti ada doktor dari KKM yang akan call untuk tanya keadaan kita. Kena alert dengan panggilan telefon ya.

5. Kalau rasa sesak nafas & oxygen bawah paras normal, terus ke hospital terdekat (Emergency). Jangan tunggu.

Apa yang kita perlu ada semasa kuarantin di rumah?

1. Thermometer

2. Oximeter - alat untuk check tahap oxygen dalam darah

3. Blood pressure monitor - alat untuk check tekanan darah & nadi. Beli yang ada adapter sekali. Kalau tak, jenuh ganti bateri.

4. Panadol

5. Ubat batuk

6. Ubat selsema

7. Cool Fever

8. Disinfectant spray - penting sebab kita nak sanitize ruang & permukaan. Contohnya bilik air, tombol pintu. Boleh beli spray gun ataupun Dettol spray tu.

9. Disinfectant wipe - bila rasa malas nak spray, kita boleh guna tissue basah ni.

10. Hand sanitizer - kena rajin sanitize tangan.

11. Facemask - kena pakai kalau ada antara ahli keluarga yang negatif covid-19.

12. Supplement - I just amik vitamin C(250mg) & habatussauda'(black seed oil). Masa sihat tak makan supplement pun sebab memang sejenis manusia yang payah nak telan ubat.😬

13. Fruits and veges!

14. I ambil air lemon mix n halia. not bad.

Alat no 1-3 beli di farmasi ya. Seeloknya semua orang dah ada alat ni. Home essentials.

Apa yang perlu kita makan?

Bila dah sakit ni memang takde selera. Tapi kena paksa makan untuk tenaga. Roti, sup, buah atau jus buah sesuai je buat alas perut. Ikut selera masing2. Asalkan makan.

Banyak minum air suam. Keep hydrated. Takpela ulang alik toilet pun. Tapi pastikan sanitize toilet lepas tu ya.

Lagi, apa nak buat dalam tempoh kuarantin/recovery?

Be positive dan kuat semangat! Semangat ni datang dari diri kita dan orang sekeliling. 

Terima kasih semua yang sentiasa bertanya khabar, share tips2, bagi semangat, hantar makanan dan doakan I & family. I akan ingat setiap orang ni.❤️

Clear your mind. No work related matters. Kena betul-betul focus untuk recovery tanpa stress.

Untuk yg Muslim - solat, doa, baca Yasin, selawat Syifa dan amalan2 yang bagus untuk kita spiritually.

Disclaimer: Ni pengalaman I sendiri. Mungkin tak sama dengan orang lain ya. 

Pegi vaksin! Jangan overthinking ckp agenda yahudi la, mikrochip la, jadi zombie la🤦🏼‍♀️

I satu family dah amik vaksin & walaupun ada yg tak complete 2 dos, alhamdulillah masih bergejala ringan.

Take care semua! Mencegah lebih baik dari mengubati. Ha gittew!❤️

Aisya Adi 

#covidfighter

20/1 I dah habis 10 quarantine ALLHAMDULLILAH!

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮'𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐬𝐲𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬)...

There were certain common mistakes I observed many candidates were making that gets them rejected right away even before having been interviewed!

"That's unfair!" you might say. But from an employer's perspective its not unfair. For example, if you're applying for a virtual therapist's position, it is a given that you will need to interact with clients over emails and texts; and if your first email for the application of the position itself is subpar, it tells the employer that they will have to spend a lot of time in training you in basic etiquette and honestly, no-one wants to make that kind of time investment!

I have compiled a list of basic etiquette that may come in handy while applying for new jobs. Therefore, to make sure you're shortlisted, always keep the following pointers in mind 😊:

📌Unless the job poster has asked you to give them their email, don't drop your email in the comments on their posts and ask them to contact you. An employer will not have the time to contact you and neither is that the usual flow of application. Instead, always ask where you can send in your information and YOU send an email.

📌 Always use formal language when making the first contact. No short forms, no SMS language, no informal "hey!", and no one liners. Introduce yourself formally, mention why you're reaching them and always use formal greetings.

📌When sending an email, NEVER leave the subject line blank. This shows extreme lackadaisical approach.

📌Always, always write some body of content. I have actually received emails that had no subject and in the body it just said "Cv", or "My cv"! Remember that you are writing to an organization, no matter how big or small. You don't know who is filtering through those emails. No-one knows who you are ! So always add a formal introduction, even if you haven't been asked for a cover letter!

📌 Talking about cover letters, those of you who have them made, have them starting with "Dear Hiring Manager". While this may make sense if you're interacting with HR, what if your cover letter is read by a founder or CEO? It would seem downright off-putting! So if you know the person you're applying to, always edit the letter by saying "Dear xyz (name)" and always personalize the letter for each organization instead of just shooting off a template.

📌 Always use a professionally clicked photograph on your CV. Selfies and pictures clicked at functions and events look good for your social media profile but convey a very unprofessional image in work environments.

I hope these pointers will elevate your chances of getting shortlisted for more positions! All the best!! 🌻

06.10.2021 My Experience as an IYRES Enumerator Community🤍💜

Two weeks ago after I ended my internship, I was selected to join Institute For Youth Research Malaysia (IYRES) for their youth research to serve as an enumerator.

Today is my last day involving for the event. The overall fieldwork was at Kampung Sementa Klang as it's required by Indeks Belia Malaysia 2021. The research study was about measuring the quality level and well-being of Malaysian youth. Overally, the work wasn't as easy as I thought it would be because it's not only physically challenging but at the same time mentally exhausting especially during such pandemic period.

For the past 2 weeks, I went to Kampung Sementa and collected data from house to house because the job requirement is to collect resident's data on the pre-given questionnaires set in the device. It's like a bancian I would say but the different part was every respondent need around 30-50 minutes time to answer the questions. Things get even harder when I have to find respondents from different races such as Bumiputera lain, Sabah/Sarawak, Cina and India currently staying in Kampung Sementa where the majority residents here are Malay.

Basically, the questionnaire contains 8 different sections involving Demographic, Education, Economy, Wellbeing, Sociology, Identiti & Value, Media & Citizenship and privacy acknowledgment. It's really challenging to find a respondent that can give full cooperation and understand the significance of this research. 

Everyday I have to travel 20 minutes from my house just to find a respondent but every single day I only managed to find less than 5 respondents to help me with this research. From one block/row of houses I only managed to get 2-3 people to respond and most of them do not even answer me. I understand the situation with the pandemic and the trust issues where the people tend to be aware and concern of their health and their personal data. I didn't blame them and for the respondent who did help and cooperate with me, I really really appreciate and can't thank you isn't enough to show my gratitude towards your aid.

But Allhamdullilah I managed to finish the task on time. I am truly thankful for this experience even though I almost give up during my second day because I walked almost 1 hour but there's no one willing to "open the door for me". Volunteerism and community well-being is my passion and I believe this is the least I can do to serve the community.

Currently I'm also a volunteer for Hari Kesihatan Mental Sedunia 2021 and I really need your help to support our program which is Chitchat Kesihatan Mental. Do follow our telegram channel for more info about the event and mental health.

https://t.me/CCKM2021

6 September 2021: Pengalaman interview Sarjana Psikologi Kaunseling UKM (master degree)

 

I nak share pengalaman I interview untuk sarjana Psikologi Kaunseling UKM, pelik kan? universiti lain tak ada pun nak interview tetapi UKM ada sebab every year penyertaan sangat tinggi and UKM is the best university in Malaysia to pursue your master degree in psychology. No doubt! Last month I apply untuk course ini guna keputusan sem 1- sem 5, privileges untuk pelajar degree UKM you can apply your master direct before you finish your degree. 4 days ago iaitu 11 September I dapat panggilan temuduga untuk program Sarjana Psikologi Kaunseling di UKM. Disebabkan keadaan masih pandemik jadi interview pun dilaksanakan secara atas talian bestnya!!! hahhahaha i think this is the last online IV maybe next year tak akan ada dah sebab pandemik mungkin sudah tiada atau terkawal. hopefully. 

Dalam email itu dia bagitahu mengenai preparation, peraturan, jadual temuduga dan juga link whatsapp group sebagai satu platform "call room" untuk semua calon-calon. Time ini aisya tak nervous langsung and tak alert sebab this few week I quit busy with my Asean Volunteer, ACBTA Volunteer, Internship and my Hari Kesihatan Mental event. Fyi bulan September dan October ini merupakan bulan kesihatan mental dan pencegahan bunuh diri so I as a person yang into this field quit busy to get involved with this kind of activities (on my own initiative). haahaha pandai masuk, pandailah buat ye. But Allhamdulilah till now I can give my full commitement toward the program. But thankfully I do put a reminder and letak star dekat email panggilan temubual tersebut. 🌟 and I jenis buka email hari-hari so I akan nampak the email. I do copy the link and whatsapp group link dekat my notes tapi lupa (lupa lagi) hahaha nak masuk call room tersebut few days after and hanya masuk pada malam sebelum interview (tolong jangan ikut cara ini pleaseee). Yes tak nampak apa-apa pun keburukan tapi macam tak baik lah. 

Last night baru I masuk group tu just untuk tick kehadiran for tomorrow. I dapat kumpulan 3 iaitu pukul 10:00 pagi untill 11:00 pagi dengan seramai 5 orang calon dan 2 orang penemu duga which is my own lecturer Dr Chong dan Dr Adib  (tapi both of them tak kenal saya pun sebab saya introvert intoverted!), mereka berdua merupakan pensyarah psikologi kaunseling yang sangat sporting dan baik di UKM. okay heres some of the peraturan yang urus setia bagi sebelum I nak masuk Iv tu. 

Sebelum Temuduga

• Memastikan peralatan peranti yang digunakan bagi tujuan temuduga secara atas talian seperti komputer dan telefon bimbit sedia digunakan. (morning before IV I practise mock iv with my bf)

• Mempunyai capaian internet yang memuaskan. ( ini if you interview online very important)

• Menyediakan sijil-sijil dan dokumen penting berkaitan seperti menghadiri temuduga biasa iaitu:

1. Sijil kelulusan akademik

2. Sijil kokurikulum 

3. Sijil kelulusan lain (jika ada)

4. Surat penaja/biasiswa 

* yang ini I dh prepare but online iv so hahahhaha actually tak buat pun tak apa but if you temuduga fizikal please bring it on! bawa semua sijil and your resume as your front page okay ( I did this on my degree and I been selected hehehe)

• Pakaian bersesuaian seperti menghadiri temuduga biasa. ( either you online or fizikal pakaian sangat penting jangan pakai tudung sarung, rambut sila sikat and pakai minya, lelaki pakai tie!)

okayy the day coming, make sure you datang awal. I masuk 9:50am but the IV start on 10:00am tak awal sangat hahaha. Fisrt ice breaking daripada Dr Chong sangat-sangat fun. really she did a very good job dengan gelak dia dan suara dia buat all the candidates kurang nervous but I still nervoussss!

First soalan dia tanya introduction pasal diri, why psikologi kaunseling, why UKM.

- I jawab nama, umur, asal, pendidikan lama, sekarang buat apa

- no 2, I jawab sebab minat, suka nak advocade, inspired by the subjects, suka bantu dan bagi awareness, tips I adalah you try relatekan minat you dengan isu sekarang and why you nak ambil.

- no3, I jawab sebab UKM is the prestijous uni in Malaysia terutamanya ini psychology. UKM best research university, good lectures and puji je lah banyak-banyak pasal UKM hhahahaha.

okay then seorang-seorang jawab...........

Second question pula Dr Ajib tanya pandangan mengenai isu bunuh diri yang sedang berlaku di Malaysia ini terutamanya ketika pandemik.

I dk why I akan jadi orang yang awal menjawab and semua yang I tahu atau yang I sepatutnya tonjolkan tak keluar!!! lepas IV baru menyesal tauuuuuu. but yang ini I bagitahu pasal peranan kaunselor, individu dan pentingnya Psycological First Aids untuk assist golongan yang ada suicidal thought atau suicidal  ideation ini untuk tidak bertindak lebih parah. Pastikan ada support daripada family dan kawan. dapatkan bantuan proffesional, buat awareness dan etc.

- but ini I lihat from other candidates they did categories each of the precuations atau pandangan dari segi micro or minor so maybe you guys can get an idea untuk nampakkan hujah kalian lebih matang dan bernas okay!

Third pula haihhhhhh Dr Ajib tanya pasal cadangan tajuk thesis untuk masteer lol!! yang ini i tengok semua candidates macam tergamam hahahahahaha. yeeeeeeee me too actually I do have few topic on my thought tapi i keluh nak menjawabbb ahahhahaa my research i nak focus on suri rumah their psychological level and mental health condition tapi i cakap tunggang terbalik sebab I dont really prepare to be asked like thisssss. so in future if you guys read this pleaseeeeee prepare and make sure bagi sekali abstrak dan cara untuk laksanakannya.

okay ltu je tiga soalan 5 orang untuk 1 jam. actually 1 jam tu tak rasa apa pun sebab 5 orang bercakap tau so kita punya peluang bercakap actually 10 minit macam tu je. so prepare betul-betul okay. Our session habis awal 10 minit macam tu and Dr open for any soalan regarding the masters. soal jawab bla... bla...... habis 11:00am. 

I punya advise jangan jadi orang yang awal bercakap kalau you're not confident and  not prepare well. dengar jawapan other candidates and makesure absord atau perhalusi apa yang mereka cakap. I punya rakan-rakan time IV tu sangat-sangat hebat 3 of them from overseas, ada yang lecturer, ada yang kerja dah dalam bidang psikologi and I grade pun belum just terus masuk IV macam langgar je. But listen to them and come out with your own idea dan ingat sehebat-hebat mana pun orang tu mereka ada kelemahan dan you have your own value okay!.

but here I nak add up sikit soalan-soalan lain yang mungkin akan ditanya in future untuk you guys punya panduan supaya lebih confident:

1. Pengalaman dalam bidang yang diambil
2. Kenapa memilih bidang ini
3. Isu semasa mengenai bidang yang dimohon (perluuuu and wajib tahu)
4. Tokoh-tokoh advantages any soalan you can relate with this tokoh
5. Kenapa kena pilih saya (cliche but please be prepare)
6. Idea untuk perkasa bidang di Malaysia
7. Teori berkaitan bidang (Jarang kot tapi ingat je lah satu dan dua)

okay thats all from mee! and if you're interested to pursue master in Psychology Counselling better to do it in UKM. Sebab silibus di UKM sangatlah bagus dan menepati MCQ. yes it might a bit competitive to enter but try your luck. Kalau nak tahu lebih lagi boleh tengok di http://www.ukm.my/ppppm/psikologi-kaunseling/

In shaa Allah ada rezeki okay. Good luck for your interview if you have anything to ask can put your question down in comment below. Take care!

8 Positive Behaviour That Can Help to Boost Your Mental Health

Mental health challenges have risen in this Covid-19 pandemic and we believe that it is important that mental health strategies need to be shared and produced in ways that are accessible to all. Everybody has been hit by pandemic in a way or other. Please spread positivity and boost the good emotion of others. Motivate the people around you specially the children and youngsters. Good mental health of the people is very important right now. But this is all start with you. If you want to be the support for the others, your mental health should be the priority. Here's some tips on a positive behavior that can help to boost your mental health. 

💌1. TALKING OPENLY 

Talking openly and honestly to friends  and family members can help you to problem solve and vent emotions. If you have anything burden on your head please seek for your close friend or family to share. Don't let yourself face it alone. Everyone needs support. So do you. If you're not satisfied with some actions from your family member or your friends take a courage to speak up. You deserve an explanation for their behavior. You need a healthy relationship with them because they're your circle, the environment you life in. They're the biggest supporters in your life. If you enable to create the harmony in your circle, your mental health will be affected. 

💌2. MEANINGFUL ACTIVITIES

Engaging in activities that are important to you can help provide you with a sense of meaning.  Stay connected to your values ​​when you can. 

- These are the best meaningful activities you can do in your life. 

1. Spending time with loved ones. 

2. Supporting family members 'or friends' 3. goals and interests 

4. Caring for children and other family members 

5. Helping others 

6. Education/Learning/School 

7. Persevered at a valued goal even in the face of obstacles 

8. Expressed my gratitude either verbally or in writing 

9. Traveling Listened  carefully to another's point of view

10. Sleeping

Try once I believe you can feel the changes on you! 

💌3. BEING MINDFUL 

Applying mindfulness when engaging in activities is a useful way to calm your mind and stay focused on the present moment. Being mindful means being aware of your thoughts, emotions, and how you're feeling both physically and mentally. It means being aware of your thoughts and feelings without judgment. Remember there is no “right” or “wrong” way to think or feel in any moment.

💌4. EXERCISING REGULARLY 

Being active and engaging in regular exercise is a great way to boost mood and also reduce anxiety and stress. Exercise is the most powerful meditation for not only for your mental health but for your physical health. Try to go out for a jogging, walking or cycling at least once a week to boost your mental and physical stamina. Exercise regularly at a moderate or vigorous level can improve your mental health. Running also improves your memory and ability to learn. Exercise outside has other benefits, like lessening feelings of loneliness and isolation. Try once and you'll never regret! 

💌5. SELF CARE 

Scheduling time into your week where you can engage in activities that provide you with a sense of calm for your mind and body is important for physical/mental health. There are 8 main areas of self-care: physical, psychological, emotional, social, professional, environmental, spiritual, and financial. Movement of the body, health, nutrition, sleep and resting needs. Priorities your needs. What you love. Take a break and create a "me time" every week for yourself. Find a specific time for you to do it every week. 

These are the activities you can do indoors:

1. Read or listen to a book.

2. Look through photos or scrapbook.

3. Set up a video call with loved ones.

4. Practice a hobby.

6. Take an online class.

7. Exercise or focus on fitness.

8. Spend time outside.

9. Engage your spirituality

Here's some another tips I found online:

💌6. HELPING OTHERS 

Helping others can provide you with a sense of pride, achievement and accomplishment. Evidence shows that helping others can also benefit our own mental health and wellbeing. Laboratory-based experiments also have shown that providing support can help individuals cope with stress, increasing their experiences of positive emotion. For example, it can reduce stress as well as improve mood, self-esteem and happiness. It may end up helping you feel just a little bit better. I believe when you unable to smile because of the bad day but when you see a smile from the people you help they can help to boost your mood better. ☺️

💌7. CONNECTING WITH PEOPLE 

Whether it is going for a coffee with a friend, or spending quality time with family, connecting with others regularly can boost confidence and reduce anxiety. Yes! Good relationships are important for your mental wellbeing. Connecting with others is a sense of being open and available to another person, even as you feel they are open and available to you. Other ingredients of human connection are empathy and compassion where we feel goodwill to the person we are connecting with. This is why stressed people who have adequate levels of social support receive an oxytocin boost which helps them feel less anxious, more confident in their ability to cope, and more drawn to other people (thus perpetuating the positive cycle of social support). Evidence shows that connecting with others and forming good relationships with family, friends and the wider community are important for mental wellbeing. Building stronger, broader social connections in your life can increase your feelings of happiness and self-worth. 

💌8. JOURNALING

Writing down thoughts and worries in a journal is a great way to understand what is going in your mind and a useful technique for understanding triggers. Journaling helps control your symptoms and improve your mood by: Helping you prioritize problems, fears, and concerns. Tracking any symptoms day-to-day so that you can recognize triggers and learn ways to better control them. Providing an opportunity for positive self-talk and identifying negative thoughts. 

These are the journaling activities for you to try and feel the difference. 

1. Talk About Your Day.

2. Identify Things You're Grateful For.

3. Write a List of Your Coping Mechanisms.

4. Describe a Goal.

5. Write About How Different You Were 5 Years Ago.

6. Write a Letter to Your Body.

7. List and Describe Your Emotions.

8. Write About How You'd Describe Yourself to a Stranger.

Don't let the others behaviors destroy your inner peace. Sometime your mental health is the biggest priority of yours to encourage breath inside & settled down of your head storm is the main key factor to boost in positive direction. 

For me, especially during the 2021 and 2020 part of the pandemic, doing a blog was a boost to my mental health. Connecting with people online and volunteering helped me stay grounded.

Thanks for yourself because reading this blog and planning something different for yourself today. 

- love aisya🤍💜