Yasmin Bonsu - The Comparison Trap: Finding Balance in Your Final Year

Yasmin Bonsu - The Comparison Trap: Finding Balance in Your Final Year

Yasmin Bonsu, narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.

Yasmin explores the pitfalls of self-comparison that many students face as they approach graduation. She discusses how comparing herself to others on platforms like LinkedIn can sometimes be motivating, pushing her to aim higher academically. However, she also recognises the downside, where constant comparisons can lead to self-doubt, skewed perceptions of success, and even missed opportunities. By setting boundaries, focusing on personal goals, and embracing her own achievements, Yasmin shares her strategies for turning comparison into a tool for growth rather than a source of frustration.

Find the original text, and narration here on our website.

https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-the-comparison-trap-finding-balance-in-your-final-year/

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Yasmin Bonsu is an an undergraduate student from the University of Manchester currently undertaking a placement year at Wade-Martins Lab at Oxford University. Yasmin is investigating the activity of proteoforms of the granin family in cortical neurons insulted with oligomerised amyloid beta. Her goal is to finish her placement year, earn her bachelor’s degree in neuroscience, and then pursue a PhD in clinical neuroscience. Through Yasmin's blogs we'll gain insights on life as an undergraduate, and hopefully inspire others to pursue a career in dementia research. @yasminnnx2

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