To tell you the truth, it’s a pretty shitty feeling knowing that you will never be good enough. Never good enough for school, for your parents, or even for your friends. You’ll always fall short of everyone’s expectations and “dreams” of what you might possibly make of yourself, despite always giving it your all. Hell, I guess that’s the worst part of it all, knowing deep down in your soul that you tried your absolutely hardest…. Only to get criticized or out-competed by someone better and more desirable. It makes you feel pretty irrelevant and unimportant as times, notions that make you want to simply disappear into a puff of smoke.
While disappearing may be the easiest way out of your situation, it certainly isn’t the best, for both your mental health and eternal happiness. You can sit around and brood day after day about “why life is not fair” or “why everyone appears better than you,” or, you can do something about it. Being proactive and working towards your goal, even if it may seem futile at the start, will make you much happier in the long run. (and, do not forget, happiness is everyone’s primary goal here.) You must unlock that deep-rooted courage, deep within the confines of your soul, in order to preserve through the incessant downfalls and rejection, because, trust me, there will be many. Only then will you finally be able to achieve your goals and aspirations, shouting to the world “you did it.”
The first step to discovering your inner courage and determination is to identify exactly what you want to obtain. What dream, whether particularly possible or nearly improbable, is worth enough mental strength to your present mind to work towards? Identify what has the capability to light up your heart and keep it ablaze for years on end. Identify what you are truly and wholeheartedly passionate about in your life. Then, and only then, will you be able to find something so near and dear to your heart that you’re willing to sacrifice your current situation for, a situation in which you find comfort and consistency.
I suppose the second step is figuring out what exactly in your life is causing you distress. Being able to eliminate all of the negative energy that surrounds your present self and replacing it with a positive, optimistic attitude will significantly aid the fulfillment of even your most improbable of dreams and aspirations. You have to know that you are enough, and that you are capable of achieving anything your heart desires, so long as it is solely obtained through hard work and dedication. Half-fasting your way to the top will always result in an inevitable downfall, as well as providing hurt to those around you in which you care deeply. Once you possess a positive, ambitious mindset, nothing is impossible…. for the word itself spells “I’m possible.”
Finally, the third step is learning how and when to act upon your newly found dedication and ambition. Begin by choosing small, everyday goals that will help you attain your over-arching passion. Finish each task completely and fully, always giving it your all and never accepting anything less than perfection (or, at least, close to it). Then, start working your way up to harder, more difficult tasks, some which, quite possibly, might require minimal responsibility and leadership skills. Again, always put your heart into it, even if you might not succeed or come out on top the first time. I firmly believe that what comes around, goes around, so if you continue to work hard, the results will follow. Just know to never give up, no matter the odds stacked against you. Your time to shine will come, and the rewards will forever be worth the effort and dedication.
Most importantly, remember that you will always be good enough. Maybe not to your parents, your teachers, or even the world; but you will be good enough for you. Knowing your self-worth, and all of the amazing things that you are capable of accomplishing, is of the utmost importance, and should never be looked down upon.
Your dreams will come true, I can assure you. Sometimes all you need is a goal worth fulfilling, a positive attitude, and the dedication to get you there. Hard work and ambition can and will get you far in life. Never forget that lovies.
