Victim Mentality

"Victim" that is pointed out here is not the actual victim of a traumatise experience or something of that sort, but "victim" here refers to people who view their lives through the lense of "Other people do it to me and it's not my fault". I'm sure everyone has encountered this type of people throughout our lives or we might even be one of them. 

So, first let's look at the possible reason on why people have the victim mindset.

Firstly, they felt that they are always being taken advantage of or have the feeling of being treated unfairly of which leads them to feel powerless. This reassures them that no matter what, it will never be their fault. In this case, the personality of one also plays a role in feeling "victimised".

Secondly, people fall into this victim mentality as it makes their life easier such as avoiding responsibility, to stay in their comfort zone and also to gain attention. It's a way to save themselves in the midst of problems or any kind of shortcomings they have.

A victim mindset can also be emerged if valid concerns are not addressed properly which causes them feeling helpless. As these types of people are repeatedly being ignored after making a legitimate complaint, they will come to a conclusion that nothing will change. Thus, causes them to feel victimised. 

Thus, the simple ways to avoid having a victim mentality are:

1. To always take responsibility

Whether in your personal life or working life, do take responsibility of your own work and      position. Do not get away with it or ignore as it is not only selfish but also self-destructing.  Avoid blaming others for your own shortcomings but instead acknowledge it and try to strive to be a better individual. 

2. Be grateful

Stop comparing yourself with your peers and instead be grateful and have faith in yourself that something better is coming up.

3. Take a break

However, to try to break out from victim mentality could be hard as this need a strong determination and the correct attitude. It's ok to slip out. Take a break and be nice to yourself and try again. 

So let us all get up and free ourselves from this mindset to see the true potential of ourselves.

Prepared by,

Nur Hannah Abdul Hamid

Lecturer, Diploma of Health Science

Vision College

Where Happiness Fits Into Education?

Happiness is defined as "the experience of joy, contentment, or positive well-being, combined with a sense that one's life is good, meaningful, and worthwhile."

Education is an approach to life, a way to solve problems, a set of tools that can enrich us in more ways than the mere answers to questions on a multiple choice test. Education helps us put things in perspective; it provides us with the drive to start new projects that engage us. As John Dewey, the famous education pioneer said, "Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself."

If an institution wants their students to become happy adults, research suggests that institution should focus more on students' well-being than academic success. Student success today is defined by getting a job. The common aim of the government of the day is to ensure they are career-qualified and it is in the Private Education mission to equip students for career ready with knowledge enhancement.

But does that brand of success lead to happiness? Several traits such as kind and helpful behaviour affects emotional health positively. These traits are among the major factors that contribute to our happiness which will later bring life satisfaction in adulthood. The importance of helping students develop skills that lead to happy and meaningful lives behooves educators to consider the possibility.

At Vision College, we have considered a solution towards the happiness of our students -Student lounge in Vision College where students incorporate study and play. Our student lounge offers the state of the art games and facilities where both indoor and outdoor games like Pocket Billiard and Table Tennis are available for students to lead an active lifestyle.

Social interaction is a norm to 'Visioners' - a community made up of staff and students of Vision College. The community has envisioned and implemented many  activities like the Street Carnival, Open Day, Vision Games, Prom Night, Christmas Tea Time, Student Outdoor Camp, and Veteran Home Outreach to promote social interaction among Visioners. 

Vision College has established a decade of quality education. The quality has now grown better with time, courses tailored to the need of current economy climate. Vision College has performed throughout the years with alumni from all over Malaysia. Vision is set to be a household name for a pioneer education provider in Health Science and Business courses.

Prepared by,

Adi Bukhari Abdue

Course Counsellor

Vision College

Does Your Mobile Phone Destroying Your Spine?

Text neck or cervical pain or neck pain is the term used to describe the neck pain and damage sustained from looking down at your cell phone, tablet, ipad or other wireless devices too frequently for too long. Cellphones and tablets and a host of other modern mobile devices are changing the way we access information and entertainment. The use of these devices influences our posture and body mechanics in ergonomically dysfunctional ways that contribute to neck, upper back, shoulder and arm pain.

Furthermore, poor posture while sitting, standing, walking or in a static position can lead to more than upper body pain and stiffness which could result in transmission of the poor postures to other parts of the spine such as the middle and low back.

Is your neck producing symptoms like this?

• Neck pain
• Muscles spasm
• Shoulder pain and tightness
• Pinched cervical nerve and radiating towards your shoulder

What treatment options do you have?

• Don't bend your neck to look at the screen - this way you can maintain good posture, relieving your back and shoulders form pain and strain of being hunched over. 
• Hold your mobile device at about your eye level - holding the phone closer to eye level helps maintain a healthy posture and puts less strain on the back.
• Practice exercises that strengthen your posture.

Fortunately, there are several treatment options available for you to deal with this ergonomically dysfunctional habit. First and foremost, consider taking some ergonomically functional habits of proper neck alignment and posture as stated above as your line on preventive measures. Perhaps you can take up these few activities such as massage therapy, yoga, and physiotherapy.   

If I could suggest to you, the best option would be physiotherapy session which will enable you to get rid of noxious fluids that could have built up in your neck and other degenerative changes that could be going on. At Vision Physiotherapy Centre we have been able to put together highly specialised physical rehabilitation programs that could help you alleviate your pains and dysfunctional posture that are making it hard for you to have productive life.

Don't wait till it's too late!

Prepared by,

Keetha Mohan

Lecturer, Diploma of Physiotherapy

Vision College

Teluk Intan: A Town on an Oxbow Meander River

A hometown is the city or town where one grew up. Teluk Intan is the place where I grew  up and received my first education. Teluk Intan is a famous tourist spot and heritage, and there is a lot of rare uniqueness in this town. A brief introduction here on Teluk Intan; It is a town located in the state of Perak in Malaysia. It is the largest town in Hilir Perak district and third largest town in the state of Perak with an estimated population around 150 000 residents. In the early days, the town was known as Teluk Mak Intan, after a female Mandailing trader. During the British era, the named was changed to Teluk Anson (Anson Bay), in honour of a British Officer and last Liutenant-Governor of Penang, Major General Sir Archibald Edward Harbord Anson who drew the plan of the modern township in 1882. In 1982, the name was changed again to Teluk Intan (Diamond Bay) by the Sultan of Perak.  

One of the uniqueness of Teluk Intan is the Leaning Tower. The leaning tower of Teluk Intan was built in 1885 and still standing strong even though it reaches over 100 years. It is actually a water tank for clean water supply and in preparation for drought or fire. Additionally, this tower is equipped with clock as a timer and was instrumental in navigating the ships to this town back in those days. The unique tower with this pagoda-shaped architecture has 3 floors although it looks like 8 floors from outside. it was built by an architect named Leong Choon Choong. The tower began to lean over after the great floods in 1889 and 1885. The other factor that contributed to the inclination were due to the soft soil and was influenced by the load of the water tank in the tower. The main street at the centre of Teluk Intan, Jalan Ah Cheong is named after Leong Choon Choong to commemorate his contribution.

Another unique attraction in Teluk Intan is the Batu Tenggek (Sitting Boulder). This stone is believed to have been placed by British soldiers and its size at that time was as big as a matchbox but after a few years, the small stone grew bigger until it reached a size of boulder. It is because the rock is growing year to year. After a close inspection, it is found that crystals can be seen across the rock surface and the crystals have expanded and made the size of the stone grow bigger and bigger. Batu Tenggek is now part of a war memorial built to celebrate World War 1 and World War 2. The plaque on the memorial carries a line from Laurence Binyon's famous poem, For the Fallen

"At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them."

1914 - 1918

The Ruin of Raja Muda's Palace also played an important role in Teluk Intan history once upon a time. This palace was once the official residence of the Raja Muda of Perak and is also one of the heritage of the Sultanates. This palace was built around 1922 and the first Raja Muda who stayed in this palace was Sultan Abdul Aziz al-Mutasim Billah Shah ibni al-Marhum Raja Muda Musa who later on became the 31st Sultan of Perak. The palace was last occupied by the late Raja Muda Ahmad Sifuddin. In 1988, the official residence for DYTM Raja Muda Raja Dr. Nazrin Shah was transferred to Ipoh. After that, this palace that once was the official residence of the Raja Muda Perak was abandoned until today. 

There are much more interesting things to do in Teluk Intan too as it is surrounded by Perak River. If you happened to be in Teluk Intan, go for a river cruise to watch fireflies, white birds along the Perak River or watch sunset with loved ones. There's always a place for you to enjoy and check on. Remember, life is all about having a good time.



Prepared by,

Nisha Many

Course Counsellor
Vision College

Entering the World of Books

According to Wikipedia, a library is a "collection of sources of information and similar resources, made accessible to  defined community for reference or borrowing." Books are the major aspect of what libraries and librarians are about. Librarianship is a people profession, and I enjoy being a librarian myself.

To start off, do you enjoy law? Medicine? Music? Working with college students? Working with people of all ages? Or perhaps working with children? If yes, below are general descriptions of the major types of libraries as well as other opportunities to consider:

1. Academic Library

Academic libraries serve colleges and universities, their students, staff and faculty. Larger institutions may have several libraries on their campuses which dedicated to serving particular schools such as law and science libraries. Many academic librarians become specialists in an area of knowledge and can have faculty status.

International Medical University, Bukit Jalil

2. Public Library

Public libraries serve communities of all sizes and types. Wherever you live, there's bound to be a local public library nearby. As the name implies, public libraries serve the general public, "from cradle to grave" as more than one public librarian has been heard to say. Public libraries often have departments that focus on areas of service, such as youth, teens and adults. 

National Library, Kuala Lumpur

3. School Library

School libraries are usually part of a school system, and serve students between kindergarten and secondary school. Many are called media centers, and librarians are often required to have a second degree in education or a certificate in school media.

Sekolah Menengah Sains Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah, Kuantan

4. Special Library

Special libraries offer unique opportunities to work in a specialised environment of interest, such as corporations, hospitals, the military, museums, private businesses, and the government. Special libraries can serve particular populations, such as the blind and physically handicapped, while others are dedicated to special collections.

Petronas Twin Tower Library, Kuala Lumpur

Libraries are one of the places in the world to improve ourselves. It offers a door for everyone, regardless of age groups. Libraries offer free education and entertainment to the masses. I really hope libraries will always be around in the future.

Prepared by,

Aimie Nadia binti Md Nor

Library Executive

Vision College

We Give...We Get

The best of sadaqah is given during the month of Ramadhan. Sadaqah is a voluntary giving. Any form of charity such as a simple smile, forgiveness, or monetary amount given at will. Giving does not necessarily mean giving out money or material items, however, in this challenging times; giving money can help make a lot of useful and beneficial things happen, for an individual or group of poor families. 

The act of giving can be in many forms not only in monetary form. For example, the time, energy and effort we give to help out family members, relatives, friends, neighbours or people on the street. Giving is a mutual benefit. We are also benefiting ourselves in ways we might not expect. According to studies, when we give, we get that gratifying "helper's high," the blast of feel good hormones such as oxytocin. Below are some of the benefits of giving:

1. Giving makes us feel happy.

Giving money to someone else lifted one's happiness more that spending it on themselves. These good feelings are reflected in our biology. When people give to charities, it activates regions of the brain associated with pleasure, social connection, and trust, creating a "warm glow" effect. It releases endorphin in the brain, producing the positive feeling known as the "helper's high." Givers are benefiting from a big dose of happiness in the process. 

2. Giving is good for our health. 

A wide range of medical research has linked different forms of generosity to better health, even among the sick and elderly. Below are some of the results:

a. Elderly people who volunteered for two or more organisations were 44% less likely to die over a five-year period than non-volunteers, even after controlling for their age, exercise habits, general health, and negative health habits like smoking.

b. Giving may improve physical health and longevity that helps decrease stress, which is associated with a variety of health problems. 

c. Individuals who provided practical help to friends, relatives, or neighbours, or gave emotional support to their spouses, had a lower risk of dying over a five-year period than those who didn't. 

3. Giving promotes cooperation and social connection.

When you give, you're more likely to get back. Naturally, when you give to others, your generosity is likely to be rewarded by others down the line, sometimes by the person you gave to, sometimes by someone else. These exchanges promote a sense of trust and cooperation that strengthens our ties to others. It also  creates good mental and physical health.

4. Giving evokes gratitude.

Giving can be a way of expressing gratitude or instilling gratitude in the recipient. Cultivating gratitude in everyday life is one of the keys to increasing personal happiness. When you express your gratitude in words or actions, you not only boost your own positivity but other people's as well. 

By giving out what you have without expecting anything in return, you start living a meaningful life. You get to realise your true calling in a life and world full of challenging. If you find meaning in the lives of those in need and do something about it, you will also find meaning in your own life.

"You give but little when you give your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give." - Kahlil Gibran.

Prepared by,

Wan Faridah Wan Abbas

Lecturer, Diploma in Business & Administration
Vision College

Follow your PASSION...

Are you passionate about your life, especially your career? What are you really passionate about? How do you incorporate those passions into your life? These are the important questions that closely linked to the happiness and overall contentment. I believe that everyone has their own passion. Same goes to me. 

I have my own passion, which is to deliver something or sharing something that I know with someone else. Because of this, I really enjoy myself sharing something with other people. For example in Vision, we do have to deliver the best thing to the college right? Each of the team plays important roles in order to achieve the objectives. I am really enjoying my work in Vision. I have been exposed to so many departments before I ended up as one of the HR staff here. I have also been doing Sales & Marketing which was quite challenging for me. After all, the most important thing is doing it with passion. Besides that, I picked up a part time job as a private tutor ever since I was a final year student back in UPM until today. Because of my passion towards giving and sharing knowledge, the word "tired" or "tiredness" is not in my vocabulary. I enjoy having the best of both world; as a HR and also a private tutor. 

It has always been a satisfaction when the students understood the lessons and our teachings. For other people, it may seem like an extra income of doing  another job. But for me, I do it because of my passion. Whether we're thinking about starting a small business, doing part time jobs, or just thinking about which career path to choose; it's important that we follow our passion. What any of us often failed to include in this recipe of success is "passion". Passion should not be underestimated.

When we are enthusiastic and proud of the work we do, we equipped ourselves towards overcoming obstacles that will surely arise in building up a career. Also, the more enthusiasm we have, the more inclined we are to work harder at improving ourselves. This will allow us to continuously get better at the work we do. Ensuring that we are passionate about our work and tasks will not only provide us with meaningful career, but it also give us a good chance of being paid well. The passion we have towards our job differentiates between "making a living" and "making a killing".

Loving and enjoying the work we do will never stop us from getting the work done. You will feel unstoppable and nothing can obstruct you from achieving the success. Passion ignites our work; and like a rocket, it accelerates us through obstacles or whatever negativity that we are facing.

True success worth more than having a lot of money. Enjoying the work you do is, in some ways more important than having a large bank account. Plus, if you enjoy the work you do, there's a greater chance that you will do great at work and made high contributions to the company. 

So, cheers everyone! =)

Prepared by,

Fatheen Nadira bt Ghazali

Human Resource Executive

Vision College