Ayesha’s (SoulfullyAButterfly) Portfolio

Author Biography

Ayesha Tariq Ali is a psychology student who combines her passion for mental health advocacy with her writing and poetry talents. Currently working as a Programs Coordinator for 7 Cups and overseeing their Content Volunteer Team, delivering the Content Development and Marketing Program as part of the 7 Cups Academy as well as involved in several other programs, Ayesha enjoys helping others realize the potential of using words for change. She is a WEDU Global Rising Star and has leadership experience through being an Open Source Leader via Common Purpose. Some of her writing accomplishments include being awarded a Silver Award for the Royal Commonwealth Society’s Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition as well as being a finalist for the World Youth Essay Competition (WYEC) in 2018. In her free time, Ayesha is an avid reader and likes to stay up-to-date on psychological research and other issues. Her current focus and interests include positive psychology, leadership, mental health advocacy and invisible illness awareness.

Why I Write

Writing for me has always been a medium of expression - I personally really like poetry and have used it to reflect and raise awareness for issues that are important to me. What I enjoy is the fact that poetry can be interpreted in many ways!

Favorite Thoughts/Personal Quotes

1. Change begins the day you start to lead it.

Top Interests/Categories I would like to Focus On

• Positive Psychology

• Invisible Illness

• Coping Skills

• CBT and other forms of interventions

• Leadership

• Self-Help

List of Q&A Pages I have Worked On

1. What is better? School Life or College Life?

2. How do paper bags help with panic attacks?

3. Why do people hate me for no reason?

4. What’s the best way to get over someone calling you nasty names?

List of my Expert Article Section Contributions

1. Postnatal Depression Recovery

List of my Growth/Training Paths

1. Moving Forward with Self-Forgiveness

What I am Currently Working On

• Currently mentoring CDM students

• Developing New Growth/Training Paths for the Community!

• Completing my Positive Psychology Specialization

Last Updated: March 10, 2021