So you aren't exactly where you'd thought you'd be:
SPOILER ALERT: you aren't alone.
For some people, like myself, there is a constant feeling as though you haven't achieved all that you feel like you should have at this point in your life, or that you haven’t lived up to your full potential. It could be that you aren't where you imagined you'd be when you were a kid, a year ago, or even a month ago. It could be distress with school, a relationship, a job, or maybe the triple threat of all three. Life has gotten you down in its bleakness, and you're honestly just disappointed in everything around you. You may find yourself in a state of depression if you endlessly think about whatever situation isn’t going right in your life. Thoughts of what is wrong with your life often times become more prevalent during the holidays. Especially when it feels like you'll never stop seeing posts about proposals, an engagement ring picture, baby announcements and graduate acceptances.
Please don’t get me wrong, for I am so happy for my friends who are going through successful milestones in their lives. However, let’s be real, it kind of stings if you haven’t yet reached these milestones – am I right? When the holidays come around, or when I'm just really down about what is happening around me, I have to remind myself that I am at this place in my life for a reason. This is my life, and not someone else's. I need to be happy with where I am. It's amazing that some people are married, have kids, and are totally killing it in their adult career. Thankfully, we have our entire lives to get there too.
So this holiday season, don't think about all of the things you haven't achieved yet. Start thinking of everywhere you could go from here. You might not be where you want to be, but enjoy where you are anyway. Shrug your worry and anxiety off, at least for a little bit. Think of every blessing you have in your life, and congratulate everyone who is achieving their goals. You'll get there too. Your achievements will be more enjoyable, as you go forth with the knowledge of how far you’ve come, and how hard you’ve worked to get there.
