This story features a 21-year-old inspiring social media influencer named Divyaa Jaya Selan, who goes by the sobriquet “Dilrupa”. Completed her diploma in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL), Dilrupa is now progressing Bachelor in TESL at MSU.

Dilrupa passion for journaling sparked when she was 19. Being bullied in school has made her go through a tough childhood, until journaling came into her life and changed everything.

“I started this hobby because I was going through depression for the past 2 years, and I’ve also been to psychiatrist for consultations,” she said.


In November 2020, Dilrupa turned her hobby into a small business with the intention to help others to get rid of stress, as how it has tremendously helped her.

“I have a huge following on Instagram and TikTok. I received many messages from them regarding their mental health issue and they always share how they feel. I thought of sharing with them about journaling as I personally feel happy doing it,” she said.


To those who are new to journaling, Dilrupa’s advice is to always start small and keep your expectations realistic. “Make sure you understand what it is about and just remember that every individual has their own way of doing it,” she continues.


Dilrupa’s journaling journey brought hope and positivity to herself as well as her social media followers, customers and everyone who look up to her as an inspiration. She has proven to everyone that mental health issues can be curbed by diverting our mental energy elsewhere. As for Dilrupa, journaling is the way to go. What about you?

Find her on Instagram:

@dilrupatrenz_
@ j.div_