Pressure of Performing

We all want to be great at the things we do, especially on the job or academically. However, the pressures we apply on ourselves to perform can be burdensome and ultimately lead to our failure. It’s important to self reflect on where you are currently and jot down the things you’ve accomplished. This simple task can be a reminder of your continued progress and give you reassurance that things are actually happening. With social media taking over the world, it is so easy to get entangled in the successes of others or the “picture perfect” life displayed on cell phone screens that you lose sight of yourself, your goals, and your visions. This vicious cycle leads to stress and what I like to call ” the pressure of performing.” To everyone else, you want to create an image that says “everything is perfect.” Meanwhile, behind closed doors you are burdened with so much pressure of trying to perform. I challenge you today to focus on your goals (write them out and make it plain), take a break from social media, spend some much needed time with yourself, and begin to journal your thoughts to help navigate you through your journey.