đ Feeling Behind? A Practical Pep Talk You Need to Hear
Plus 3 non-obvious ways to â¨embrace the journeyâ¨
Raise your hand if you often catch yourself comparing your life to others.
If you can relate, youâre not aloneâIâm right there with you âĽď¸
Iâve spent so much time caught up in comparisons, especially when it seems like everyone else has their life all figured out.
Meanwhile, my own journey has been full of detours and unexpected turns.
Before finishing college, I couldnât help but compare myself to my friends who had already graduated.
They were landing these adult jobs, making big money, traveling, and enjoying fancy dinners.
And there I was, feeling like I was constantly playing catch-up.
It made me feel behind.
Iâm guessing some of you have felt this way too.
Maybe you thought you wouldâve bought a house by now, or started a family, or checked off some big goal.
Itâs easy to compare ourselves to others these days, especially with social media showcasing everyoneâs highlight reel.
We see all the big wins, but what we donât see are the messy, unfiltered moments.
No oneâs posting about the real shit, the hard stuff: heartbreaks, setbacks, or hitting rock bottom.
Hereâs the truthâyouâre exactly where youâre meant to be.
Life isnât about hitting certain milestones at a specific time.
Itâs about the journey, the person you become along the way, and the people who are there cheering you on.
Thereâs no one-size-fits-all timeline for successâand there shouldnât be.
âď¸ At the end of the day, thereâs no right or wrong way to live life. What truly matters is that youâre happy with how youâre living it.
As for me, Iâm couldnât be more content with mine. Iâve got a loving husband, amazing kids, and a home filled with loveâand to me, thatâs what success looks like đŤśđź
If youâre feeling stuck or need inspiration, feel free to try these ways to refocus and embrace your own path:
#1 CREATE A REVERSE BUCKET LIST
Instead of stressing over future goals, make a list of what youâve already accomplished. Celebrate the experiences, skills, and relationships youâve gained, even if they werenât part of the original plan.
#2 DO RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS
Helping others takes the focus off your own worries. Simple acts of kindness can lift your spirits, and also make a difference! Plus, seeing the positive impact you have on others can remind you of the good in your own life. Hereâs a good list of ideas to get started.
#3 TRY NEW CHALLENGES
Set fun challenges for yourself that donât relate to your usual goals. Experimenting with new activities can give you fresh perspectives and help you grow. Maybe start a creative project, go on a digital detox, or learn a new skill.
âBe patient with yourself. Nothing in nature blooms all year.â
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đ September is here! Hereâs an inspiring list of things to do this month.
đ§ One of the best podcast episodes Iâve listened to on self-motivation and overcoming excusesâlisten here.
⨠A simple but powerful mindset tweak that changes everything.
Sometimes, the best detours in life teach us more than our achievements. Be kind to yourself always, embrace your journey, and trust that your story is unfolding exactly as itâs meant toâeven if itâs different from what you imagined.
đ What does your version of success looks like? Share in the comments! Iâd love to hear how you define success on your own terms.
Love this!
So many gems!!!