I’m not sure if I did something wrong. A new member posted in the Advice category asking for suggestions to get sales on his Etsy store. He shared his store link and also asked for mine, so I shared it. Now I’m a bit confused whether this might be considered a violation of the community rules about promoting your own brand. Seniors, please guide me on what I should do if I unintentionally violated any rules.

Anyone working on Etsy, Selling digital Items?

Hi, I’m Zainab Humayun, and I’m new to this group. I hope to grow personally, learn more from this community, and improve faster in 2026. I’m currently in the learning phase of content writing, and InshaAllah, I aim to become a successful content writer by the end of 2026.

This is the podcast by Daniyal Sheikh with Haroon Khalil which I had watched and was so relieved that this is a calling from Allah to explore. And so I did. I loved all the videos in the classroom, they were giving me peace to listen to something reassuring. But I felt like I'm not doing it correctly. I'm missing something. So I went back to the same video that convinced me to be here in the first place. This time I had kept a pen and a notebook with me to take notes and remind myself why I am here. It acts like a whole summery of what he is doing in Mind Valley School and how to become a productive member. So here are my key take aways. Freelance Market Dynamics: Upwork currently has 4,000 to 8,000 video editing jobs available, with many more in AI and automation niches. Despite demand, there is a shortage of skilled freelancers in Pakistan, which creates massive opportunity. Earning potential is high, with jobs worth thousands of dollars available daily. Investing in Upwork “connects” (paid bidding tokens) is a worthwhile marketing boost similar to Facebook ad boosts, enabling freelancers to get client visibility and secure jobs. Further more connects are not a scam but a strategic investment that can yield substantial returns if used properly. Charging about 5 connects per client's click on your profile which is 210rs. Or max 420 rs if there are 2 client clicks on your profile. But they generate an earning in a lot more than Rs. The school offers a free community, 5 free courses, rest of them unlock after you achieve points. a paid community has 10 courses, and a high-ticket partnership program for top performers which is selected on merit. New members start in the free community to learn fundamentals before advancing to paid programs if ready. The goal is to build a supportive Pakistani freelancer ecosystem that helps members grow personally and financially. The school operates on a merit and readiness basis, avoiding forced enrollments. Community Support and Growth:

NOTES ON REWIRE YOUR BRAIN Journal writing is one of the simplest yet most powerful habits for improving life. When we write, we slow down and actually notice what’s going on inside our minds. Instead of letting thoughts run on autopilot, journaling helps us observe them, question them, and guide them in a better direction. Writing our thoughts repeatedly feeling them in the heart, understanding them in the mind, and expressing them through words creates deeper awareness and emotional balance. Journaling also teaches us responsibility. When we reflect honestly on our day, we stop blaming situations or people and start looking at our own actions. Questions like “What did I do today?” or “What could I have handled better?” build accountability and self-trust. This practice slowly strengthens discipline and helps us take control of our choices instead of reacting to life. Another powerful benefit of journaling is focus. Writing down goals, plans, and distractions makes it easier to see where our energy is going. It reminds us that progress comes from action, not just ideas. Even small reflections like finishing quick tasks or noting moments of deep focus help build momentum and consistency. On an emotional level, journaling becomes a safe space. It allows us to release stress, process failures, and make sense of difficult emotions. Instead of carrying mental weight all day, we put it on paper. Over time, this builds mental strength, patience, and the ability to move forward even when things feel hard.