Be Strong: Self-Esteem, Achievement, Respect
February 17, 2009
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Absolutely. I feel like I have “accomplished” all that I set out to and more, but somehow, the accomplishments themselves (and all that they represent) have not brought me happiness. It’s time to focus on what comes next.
You got it. As a recovering over-achiever, I am well aware of that feeling.
Sometimes I wonder how so many of us got placed on the wrong track to begin with, the over-complicated, way too stressful, focused-on-the-wrong-things track.
The good news is: it’s not too late to start enjoying life now.
Lisis
I work for a University and I am always coming across students who’s parents are encouraging them towards University study they’re aren’t interested in. The parents may want them to be doctors, lawyers and so on, but the student may want to follow their passion for dance or film.
I’ve even heard of a students telling their parents they are studying towards one degree whilst actually enrolling in another!
An interesting book on career direction is The Adventures of Johnny Bunko by Daniel Pink.
That’s really amazing, that the students tell their parents one thing and study another! If that isn’t proof that sometimes parental expectations can be too much, I don’t know what is!
I am going to have to check out that book, for sure!
Thanks so much,
Lisis
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Like you said it never too late to find happiness. I truly have always believe in this. You always have time to change something in your life if you are not happy about it. I know I have worked really hard at trying to focus on what I can do to change my life to make myself happier. It can be a long and hard road but it will all pay off in the end.
Mel
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