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Originally Posted by beeutterfly
I'm struggling with finding a line between realistic expectations of furthering my education and not being held down to follow my dreams. I've come to a point in my life where I'm allowing myself to acknowledge that I am capable and intelligent. I feel empowered and ready. I'm looking forward to the hard work and cannot wait to get back to it! I'm returning to finish my Bachelor's of Science in Dietetics as a Junior and then maybe, hopefully, I'm pretty positive I'd like to attend medical school.
But as an adult, 33 next month, I have responsibilities that weren't as serious as during the first go at college. I feel a drive I haven't since being a sophomore in high school, right before bipolar disorder was full-force. I'm positive that's the last time I felt driven and a spark for learning. But I'm concerned. To help keep realistic expectations, is there an appropriate and acceptable level of self-doubt? I'm not young anymore but feel stifling my aspirations would compromise my progress and leave me full of regret.
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How do you measure success? For me, satisfaction from accomplishment is success. In that regard, I find you successful already. You had already accomplished a lot when compared to many others, you should take pride on how you progressed in life. You had disorder that you overcame, that's a big one that you should be proud of. I think you are trying to be perfect, please don't be. We all make mistakes where we learn from. You won't find success if you won't take a risk. What do you mean by realistic expectation? As you mentioned, you are interested in pursuing medical degree after graduation from your Bachelor's of Science in Dietetics. For me that's your goal there. You are just overwhelmed, I suppose, that you may not be able to work out your plans. Commit yourself for whatever it takes to achieve your plans, one day at a time. Be satisfied of what you accomplish each day as a measure of progress. Progress after progress = success! Take every failure as lesson to strengthen your self confidence not to take them negatively. I don't see AGE as a factor in your career. I truly admire you for your aspirations and accomplishments at your age. May you find peace of mind in order to focus in accomplishing your goals.