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There's something so fickle with the mind.

I've achieved a lot so far but it never feels enough. That doesn't stem from "I'm not good enough" but rather "I want more"

I keep chasing a high and I don't think that's healthy.

Life is supposed to be mundane and boring at a certain point. I never sit with what I've already accomplished. Objectively I can see the progress I've made but it feels like a tick box exercise. It's a "well, I was supposed to do that anyway" not a "GIRL YOU DID THAT"
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SUPERVlXEN · F
It's important to have a time out every now and then where you can celebrate your accomplishments and inhale life, recalibrate how to proceed from here, what direction, what is important to you to stay true to yourself and not become a slave of constantly chasing the next, and that way around make sure you're giving yourself what's the best for you. 🤗
@SUPERVlXEN Thanks for the reminder 🫶🏽
SUPERVlXEN · F
@HijabaDabbaDoo 🫶🏻
Mellowgirl · 31-35, F
When I studied in my respective field it was a massive boost to my confidence that I was able to pass and achieve so much in the year. That it spurred me on to do post grad courses. I passed those with flying colours. But I thought if I really wanted to see if I was good at my job I needed to be brave and branch out. I had mixed experiences but I observed the people that were working in the area I was thinking about going on to.
And I noticed they're not happy.
They like their salary yes but they're still not satisfied because as a lower level of staff we were being cheated but so were they.

I looked at the facilities and conditions of the working environments.
This helped me to weigh up the pros and cons.
One day someone said something to me here.
It really resigniated with me.

"At the end of the day what does this mean to you".

And when I thought about it, it meant absolutely nothing, not really. Because I wasn't truly happy.

Since changing careers although I'm not earning tons more money I'm happier.

I have more time to myself.

I have a dog something I could have never done.

I'm engaged, and I'm having a baby.

I have engaged more with my community and made friendships, more than I would have, despite my job being community focused.

I feel like a new person. Like I've been given a second chance to be happy.

My words to you are this.

"what does this mean to you?"

That doesn't mean pack it in. Just hone in on what you truly want out of your life, since you are the master of it!

Best of luck to you. 💕
@Mellowgirl This is great advice and gave me a lot to think about.

I'm glad you've found your answers. Congratulations on the both the engagement and baby!💙
Mellowgirl · 31-35, F
@HijabaDabbaDoo thank you. And you're so welcome. I'm glad I could help x
Relatable but I feel not doing enough.
I’ve done so many things and yet, I’m still not enough.
@mindstruggle I guess you're as good as you tell yourself because we're the ones moving the goalpost
Straylight · 31-35, F
This is how you end up a secret agent.
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SW-User
Lots of us have at times felt it wasn't enough. Regardless of what in particular was lacking. Our school grades were not enough. If less than a 4.0 GPA. Our jobs were not enough. If we didn't have a six-digit income. We didn't teach our kids enough. If they were not the model for popularity. The point is, not matter what we attsin, it will never be enough. We will always want more.
@SW-User I guess it's human nature
Waafa · 26-30, F
Yes, when you achieve something it releases endorphins in your brain. They make you feel good so you chase the high.
SW-User
Life is supposed to be mundane and boring at a certain point

Get married.


I'm available, just saying.
@SW-User Sorry, say that again. I don't speak English
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