Taking the first steps to start learning Powder Brows online
The first step is the hardest…
Many women have told Powderbrows.com that they want to start a career in PMU and Powder Brows, that they dream about it and they wish that it happened. However, the fear to take the first step has stopped them and sometimes this can stop one forever. Let us see, what are the obstacles to making such a change in one's life and how could one see her situation in a bit different way.
“When we refer to ‘doing nothing at all,’ we’re not alluding to the tranquility of mindful meditation or the rejuvenating act of a purposeful nap. We’re not even suggesting a solitary contemplation on the deeper meanings of life. No, we’re talking about a merciless draining of precious minutes and hours, the wholesale slaughter of time. This activity often involves an internal tug-of-war between relentless reminders of tasks waiting to be accomplished and soothing justifications crafted to delay action. The battlefield of procrastination is often littered with the detritus of aimless internet browsing, a numbing diversion designed to maintain the fragile remnants of self-esteem. This habit of time wastage isn’t just unproductive; it’s a silent epidemic that threatens our collective potential and personal growth.”
The everpresent fear of change
The fear of change, particularly in adulthood, is an issue that affects a significant number of people, and in some cases, women more profoundly. This aversion can be even more potent in individuals in their 30s and beyond. According to many studies published in psychological journals, the ability to cope with uncertainty can decrease with age. As women often juggle multiple roles - in the family, workplace, and society, the thought of introducing significant changes like enrolling in online learning programs can feel daunting. The stability and predictability of current life may seem comforting compared to the unknowns associated with change. For example, a woman in her mid-30s with a settled career and family life may hesitate to upskill herself through online learning due to perceived risks, such as not having sufficient time, feeling overwhelmed, or fear of failure.
One has to understand that this is indeed perfectly normal to have such feelings, we would even go further: that would be somewhat rare, irresponsible, and unstable not to feel like this. However, one thing you have to understand is that if you do not take the first steps to change your life, then it means in other words that you are content with what you already have, and as they say: either one must take actions and accept the risks, or stop whining about the situation.
It is not always a make-it-or-break-it case
The conception that skill can either be learned effortlessly or not at all is a pervasive myth that discourages many from embarking on the journey of continuous learning. The reality is that learning is a progressive process, often initiated by taking small, manageable steps. The theory of the 'growth mindset' developed by psychologist Carol Dweck supports this perspective. Dweck argues that abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work and that brains and talent are just the starting point. This viewpoint fosters a love for learning and creates resilience, considered essential for great accomplishments. For example, when learning a new language, you don't become fluent overnight. It begins with learning simple words, then sentences, then having simple conversations, gradually building complexity over time. The same applies to any skill, including online learning of Powder Brows.
That is also why many of our online programs are specifically targeted at people who have very little or no previous experience and just wish to find out if the world of Powder Brows and PMU, in general, would be something they can incorporate into their future. It is never too early or too late to start. We have lots of students in their early teens and as a great example a student who started a successful career in her 60s. You have to understand that this is not an all-in situation at a casino roulette table, where the result could be either red, black, or zero. It is rather like gradually forming the landscape of your life, sculpting something new out of that gradually.
One always has time
The rise of social media in the last decade has drastically changed our consumption habits. According to a recent study from 2022, the average person spent approximately 2 hours and 25 minutes per day on social media platforms in well-developed countries.
According to another study done by social media service providers, the average internet user spends around 6 hours and 54 minutes online each day. Of this, approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes are spent on social media. This constitutes a large chunk of our waking hours and, with the advent of smartphones, the ease of access has resulted in more people scrolling through social media feeds during their downtime.
In addition to this, it has been proven that average Americans spend approximately 2.81 hours per day watching television. Combining this with time spent on the internet and social media, it becomes evident that a substantial part of our day is dedicated to activities that could be perceived as unproductive or time-wasting.
Many studies also found that on average, people spend around 36 minutes per day doing nothing at all, defined as idle time when people are not engaged in any activity, and that does not mean total blissful meditation, contemplating the meaning of life on one's own, or productive napping - it means literally killing time minute by minute. Often this activity consists of just having racing thoughts about what needs to be done and counterbalancing those with explanations that help to procrastinate the actual activities while numbing the process to preserve the remains of one's self-esteem by rather aimless browsing on the internet.
Such increasing digitization of our lives has led to an escalation in the amount of time spent on activities often perceived as time-wasting, such as scrolling through social media feeds, watching entertaining (and not very educating) video material, or television. These activities, while not intrinsically bad, can become problematic when they significantly consume our time and attention, hindering productivity. When these figures are combined, it becomes clear that on average, people are spending a significant portion of their day - potentially over five hours - on activities that might not be contributing to their personal, professional, or educational growth. However, it's important to note that rest, relaxation, and leisure activities are crucial for mental health and well-being. The key is to find a balance that allows for downtime without it consuming an inordinate amount of one's day.
Obviously, you might think, that this is not the case in your life, and maybe you are an exception, the magical golden tool as a counter-example of this industrial waste of time. That may be the case, but it is highly unlikely. Just think what you have to lose when it comes to time - often the answer is not terribly much when it comes to squeezing 30 min to an hour fraction of such time per day to learn Powder Brows, for example. The results of such activity should also not be underestimated. It adds up and many of our students have been genuinely impressed that after just one month they see things differently, know a lot more, and have already developed some skills they sometimes thought were impossible to learn.