Episode 3: The Proposal She Gave Herself

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“Before she said yes to anyone else—she said yes to herself.”


Nila was always known as the “helping girl.” The one who listened, comforted, adjusted, and gave—without asking for much in return.

She lived for others: her family, her friends, her workplace. She was praised for being kind, loyal, and obedient.

But somewhere in that silent sacrifice, she lost her own voice.

One evening, after a long day of doing what everyone else needed, Nila stood in front of the mirror, exhausted. That’s when it hit her.

She had never proposed to her own dreams.


The Night She Said “Yes” to Herself

That night, Nila took out a pen and made a list—not for groceries, not for chores—but for herself:

  1. What do I want?
  2. What kind of life would make me proud?
  3. What am I waiting for?

And there it was—clarity, staring back at her.

She realized she wanted to start an online coaching business, empowering school students from rural areas with practical learning. She had been tutoring on weekends, but never took it seriously.

Now? It was time.


The Small Commitment That Changed Everything

Nila didn’t quit her job right away.

She didn’t shout from rooftops.

But she created a new email ID.

She made a simple logo.

She reached out to three families.

That small act of self-respect—of saying “I choose me”—was her real proposal. And this time, she said “Yes” without fear.


“Before waiting for someone to choose you, choose yourself. That’s the most powerful love story of all.”


What Nila Teaches Us:

  1. Stop waiting for permission. Begin with a yes to yourself.
  2. You can serve others better once you serve your soul.
  3. One tiny decision in your favor can change your entire direction.


#RiseAgain #SayYesToYou #SilentWarrior #ChooseYourself #WomenWhoDecide #SelfLoveInAction #Episode3

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