Self-doubting automotive marketer

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    When procrastination and anxiety take control

    This school year, I was often overwhelmed by one recurring fear: failing my school year. It didn’t just stay in my head, it shaped my behavior, my emotions, and even the way I saw myself. Two things had a major impact: procrastination and anxiety.


    procrastination: putting things off made it worse

    procrastination became one of my biggest obstacles. I often delayed starting homework or revising for tests, even when I knew they were important. I told myself I had time, or that I’d be more motivated later, but later often never came.

    At first, it felt like I was just taking a break. I would scroll on my phone, clean my room, or just sit and do nothing.

    But deep down, I knew I was avoiding the work because I was afraid of not doing it well. The longer I waited, the harder it felt to begin. The work piled up, and with every deadline I ignored, my stress and guilt grew stronger.

    anxiety: the emotional weight of falling behind

    procrastination and falling behind led to something even more difficult to deal with anxiety. I started to feel constantly worried about my grades, about what my teachers thought, about disappointing my family.

    Sometimes, I couldn’t sleep because I was thinking about all the things I hadn’t done. I felt a pressure in my chest when I thought about school. I also started to question myself: What if I’m not good enough? What if I can’t do it? Those thoughts became louder with time.

    This anxiety wasn’t just in my mind it showed up in my body too: I felt tired, stressed, and isolated, but even then, I didn’t feel better only more alone and under pressure.

    The vicious cycle

    fear

    procrastination

    anxiety

    more fear

  • Marketing and social media manager

    Marketing

    The first job that really caught my attention was Digital Marketing Specialist. I used to think this role was just about making content look attractive. But I learned that it’s much more strategic.

    A digital marketer needs to understand consumer behavior, follow trends, and use data tools and AI to target the right audience. I was surprised by how important psychology and technology are in this field. It’s not only about being creative it’s also about being analytical and adaptable.

    The goal isn’t just to make people see your product, but to make sure it speaks directly to their needs and values. This complexity made me more curious about marketing as a real career path.

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    Social media manager

    The second job that impressed me was social media manager. The role involves understanding how people think, what grabs their attention, and how to keep them engaged with a brand over time. It’s not just about being creative it’s about being strategic. Knowing what to post is important but knowing why and when to post it matters just as much. The job mixes communication skills, digital tools, and a strong sense of what people need or want to see.

    Technology plays a big part too. Tools like AI help analyze online behavior, plan content, and spot trends early. But as digital spaces grow, so do responsibilities especially when it comes to respect, safety, and ethics online. Representing a brand on social media means making the right decisions in real time, in front of everyone.

    What makes this job interesting is how fast it evolves. Platforms change, audiences change, and the rules change too. That’s why a Social Media Manager needs to be flexible, curious, and always ready to learn. It’s a job that never really stays the same and that’s what makes it exciting.

    These two careers gave me a new perspective on marketing. I realized that it’s not just about selling products, but also about understanding people, communicating clearly, and building relationships through digital tools. What excites me even more is how all this applies to the automotive world. I’ve always enjoyed cars, and now I see how brands are using marketing and social media to launch new models and promote innovations. This made me think that working in automotive marketing could be a good way to combine something I like with a real career. This project has helped me to imagine that future more clearly.