It can take a lifetime to pursue your aspirations, goals, and successes. Some life goals can appear to be an endless road owing to difficulties in life. However, you always hold the key to your happiness and success in your hands. Getting satisfied is crucial. Success also involves having a fulfilling life, which includes having good health, a supportive family, a fulfilling career, friends, and a variety of other complicated factors that cannot be measured or assessed.

“I firmly believe that unless one has tasted the bitter pill of failure, one cannot aspire enough for success.”

― Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

Today we are in a conversation with Ms. Shreya Pattanayak, a student of Mother’s Public School in Bhubaneswar, who received flawless marks in the Class X exam administered by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). Ms. Pattanayak received a score of 500 out of 500, which is unquestionably a cause for national celebration.

‘I feel elated being the national topper. Everyone’s expectations of her have increased as a result of the results, and she will make an effort to work hard to live up to everyone’s expectations, says Shreya.

Ms. Pattanayak stated that I think I get at least 6 to 7 hours of sleep each night and eat well because health is wealth and we need to take care of our health so that in the long run Learn we can learn harder. Another thing is that if I had a topic that I hadn’t finished, I set a goal that I would finish it on that day itself by the end of the day the topic should be over. Another thing is that I enjoyed the process because I don’t think studying should be a burden.

As we all know taking pauses is crucial since working for extended periods might unbalance a regular schedule. She makes sure to schedule time for relaxation because she is unable to study for lengthy periods at a time. After an hour, she used to take short breaks to ensure that she was unburdened and could rest. She did this by reading works of fiction. My favorite author is Sudha Murthy; therefore I used to read her novels, play board games with my mother, do Zumba, and go cycling, according to Ms. Pattanayak. I also play the keyboard, and doing all of these things keeps me going during my study sessions.

What are your plans and who helped you moderate the valuable success you had?

I have worked arduously to try and realize my dream of becoming a doctor, and I pray for everyone’s and God’s blessings to be upon me as I attempt to do so. My mother has been my pillar of support throughout my life. She has helped me with everything, including helping me with my studies and serving as a mentor to me because of her accomplishments. Our principal Poly mam and Asha mam, supervisor Santoshi mam, along with all the subject teachers, have supported me and helped me whenever I’ve had any doubts or problems. My father has also been very supportive. My school has also been like home since I was a child, and they have supported me and helped me whenever I’ve had any doubts or problems.

If one makes proper use of all the resources available, she/he won’t face any problems in their studies and will be able to accomplish our goal. In her opinion, Odisha is rapidly progressing in the education sector. All necessary resources and facilities are here, and most importantly, the environment in Odisha provides a suitable study environment.

INTERVIEWED BY- PRISITA DAS