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Why I think I worry so much and feel so negative
TheNightmare
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I want to talk about why I worry so much about my future and in general. The past few years have been filled with setbacks, and I can’t help but worry about what’s ahead. I’ve struggled with academic performance, never feeling like I achieved what I could have or should have. The pressure to be successful has often led me to be harsh on myself, and I find it difficult to let go of previous mistakes. Whether it’s my college experience, which I didn’t enjoy and was only doing to get out of the house, or feeling stuck in a cycle of doubt, it all feels like one setback after another.
I’ve been stuck in the job search for longer than I expected, and it's been frustrating. I had hopes that a Forklift Truck training course would give me an opportunity out of this situation, but when I flopped it, I felt like I was back to square one. Despite having people supporting me, I ended up doubting myself and felt like I let everyone down. It's hard to shake the feeling of failure, and even though I'm moving forward and continuing to search for work, it’s tough not to keep adding it to the list of disappointments. And despite some hopeful moments with potential opportunities, they often fall through, leaving me frustrated and stuck.
The hardest part has been how long it’s taking to get a job. I knew it wouldn’t be easy, but I thought it would take only a few months. Now, seeing the time pass, with Christmas approaching and still no job, it’s hard not to feel like I’m falling behind, like I’m not where I should be. Even when I finally do land a job, I know I won’t be exactly where I want to be, but I’ll at least be where I should be earning and doing what most people in their 20s are expected to do. It will be a step closer to my bigger goals, but the time it’s taking to get there has been discouraging. It’s all left me struggling to stay positive, and I often feel like my confidence has taken a hit, making it hard to feel good about any progress I’ve made.
I’ve been stuck in the job search for longer than I expected, and it's been frustrating. I had hopes that a Forklift Truck training course would give me an opportunity out of this situation, but when I flopped it, I felt like I was back to square one. Despite having people supporting me, I ended up doubting myself and felt like I let everyone down. It's hard to shake the feeling of failure, and even though I'm moving forward and continuing to search for work, it’s tough not to keep adding it to the list of disappointments. And despite some hopeful moments with potential opportunities, they often fall through, leaving me frustrated and stuck.
The hardest part has been how long it’s taking to get a job. I knew it wouldn’t be easy, but I thought it would take only a few months. Now, seeing the time pass, with Christmas approaching and still no job, it’s hard not to feel like I’m falling behind, like I’m not where I should be. Even when I finally do land a job, I know I won’t be exactly where I want to be, but I’ll at least be where I should be earning and doing what most people in their 20s are expected to do. It will be a step closer to my bigger goals, but the time it’s taking to get there has been discouraging. It’s all left me struggling to stay positive, and I often feel like my confidence has taken a hit, making it hard to feel good about any progress I’ve made.
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