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Originally Posted by Better_bean
Maybe I'm a bit hard on myself. I'm not sure. I do think I need to improve in so many ways...
"I am energetic and full of zest for life. I am passionate about my career, so every morning I wake up, spend time to make myself look good, iron my clothes and put my best foot forward. I give 110% at work, and never slack off. When I get home, I exercise, because I care about my health. My relationship is great. I am passionate and compassionate. I have time for friends and family. I am confident and excited about life."
... How do I even begin when there's so much I need to do?
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I am intrigued by your idea of what you should be like. Where did that come from? How many people do you know who are like that? And these people you know who seem like that, are they really so wonderful, have you checked?
I wonder if your ideals are realistic. Are they your own or are you responding to pressure from other people. Young people tend to be more influenced than necessary by media and by peer and parent pressure. It is unwise to try to live up to others expectations. How do you expect to feel once you have become this idealised person? Are there people that you trust and who know you who you can discuss this with?
We all have troubles, fall short in one way or time or another and if we compare ourselves to an idealised, unreal existence we cannot fail to unhappy.