Growing up, I learned early what it meant to shoulder responsibility. I lost my father in 7th grade, a moment that forever divided my life into a “before” and “after.” Overnight, my mother became both nurturer and provider, working tirelessly to give me a semblance of normalcy. As a result, I took on a supportive role at home, growing up quickly and redefining my childhood. This shift taught me resilience, compassion, and inner strength.
When I joined Sunshine Worldwide School two years ago, I found that the school’s philosophy of avoiding comparisons resonated deeply with my experiences. In the face of challenges, I had come to value doing my best without measuring my journey against others. Sunshine’s emphasis on individuality and effort was a perfect fit, reinforcing a mindset I had lived by for years.
Starting my first job at Sunshine was both exciting and daunting. As an educator, I worried about whether I could lead and inspire my learners as they deserved. But Sunshine’s approach reminded me to focus on my journey, building competence through effort rather than comparison. This focus on competence as the foundation for confidence allowed me to grow and connect deeply with my students, encouraging them to believe in themselves.
In my role, I’ve seen students struggle with self-doubt and the urge to compare themselves to others. I share my story and generally inculcate life lessons in my teaching learning process to help them realize their unique strengths, reminding them that life’s journey is rarely straightforward and that comparisons often hinder rather than help growth. Sunshine’s philosophy has equipped me to guide my learners toward self-acceptance, encouraging them to celebrate individual progress and resilience.
As I continue my journey, my goal is to inspire my learners to focus on their strengths and recognize that true confidence comes not from outshining others but from embracing their own light. At Sunshine, I strive each day to grow, give my best, and uphold the values that have shaped me. In guiding my learners, I hope to instill in them the resilience and self-belief needed to embrace life’s challenges and celebrate their unique journeys.
Thank you
– Juhi Saglani.
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Good to have an educator like you to keep encouraging and guiding our learners.
Sunshine Worldwide School, provide holistic education, overall development of child, we are not believe compitation but our focus is building competency .