There is a vicious amount of pressure at every stage of life to succeed. It's very disturbing that statistics and personal preference/expectation seems to be the driving force of measuring success. When the pressure becomes to much and the expectations unrealistic, one may go to the some extreme actions to find relief. Can you imagine what kids and youth face every day? From parents, teachers, coaches, friends, and themselves. One thought we all need to pay close attention to. Cultivate an environment that values honest work and accepts the ups and downs and refuses to quit discovering who they really are. By focusing on the person you're becoming instead of the results you're producing through one event of life, you will relieve yourself of a lot of pressure or stress that's self inflicted. Unpack some of those questions you have, keep asking till something extraordinary happens. Seek the dream within and listen to the words it expresses. Let this attitude take over; Open your eyes and witness the dedicated work ethic and the all in commitment that's leading you towards your dreams and goals. Enjoy believing in your dreams, believing in yourself, and believing in each step and event it takes to make your dreams a reality. Take time to refresh, allow the active passion within to abundantly overflow and wash away the crud that our busy work pukes up.
Living for the performance - stresses
Living for the process - stimulates
What are you living for?