“ EASE THE PRESSURE!! ”
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. I told myself I am going to be very intentional about addressing this issue as the trend of. “pressure” among youngsters is quite alarming and has caused lots of wrong decisions and actions being made and taken respectively. Usually, lots of expectations can come from family, peers, or even ourselves. There’s just this strong urge to be better and successful in everything you do forgetting that such thinking is very impractical and can cause more harm than good. This above is not to discourage any ambitious and responsible young person from being hardworking or determined but to stress the fact that it is just by default not to get everything you so wish for or plan to achieve in your life journey.
. Mid last year was very tough for me as I had a build up of small pressures and was in a place of total mental mess. At some point, I was depressed and felt like everything I sought to achieve and had planned for myself were not working out . I was literally in this very dark place of my life and was totally clueless, almost at the verge of taking very wrong decisions but thankfully, I was told to take some time out from everything plus speak with very open minded people in order for me to get myself back on track. Everyday, I remain grateful that I listened to the advice given , as it has since been a very long but productive process for me and marks the beginning of my growth as well.
As youngsters, I understand we have huge responsibilities that we sometimes find very overwhelming. Some of us have uncertainties while some have very huge challenges but truthfully speaking, life is built with challenges and it is left for you to choose if you would want to be moved by them or not. Pressure also is inevitable, but would you have it define your everything? Your every move?…It is high time we all start focusing on solutions and not problems as it can be very exhausting.
If there is one thing I’ve learnt overtime in my life journey; it is choosing to stay happy and grateful irrespective of what I’m faced with because I have life, hence there is still very great hope for the bigger picture I have always wanted. Intentionally, I provided for myself people I run to for encouragement and practical. ways to remain calm and happy in my distress like being thankful for little success recorded, love, life , family and this is because I have concluded to not be bothered by things set to move or shake me. You as a person shouldn’t expect anyone to make you feel better, you are the one to choose to feel better for yourself and who you are becoming and I feel everyone should begin to operate in this reality of “self love”, as it is a tip for very healthy and fulfilled living.
In addition, we oftentimes believe we can handle. everything just by our own little knowledge or what we see others do, forgetting that there is someone who wants to help us through life and it’s hurdles. He is “Christ”, our savior and I have learnt to always speak to him about the smallest issues as I trust him and I’ve always found rest in the promises he made through his word. It is just so beautiful to be remain very productive and calm in the midst of pressure as it breeds better solutions and growth.
I really just want to encourage any pressured person reading this to ease it off, seek peace, trust God and be happy in other to be fulfilled and appreciate yourself even more. I would really love to read your comments and contributions on this post as I wish you all a great weekend ahead. Thank you for always ❤️
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