When you discover your purpose in life and go for it, you unavoidably unlock a very high level of ambition hard not to get lost in...
How would you not get lost in ambition if you have discovered the key to the life you have always dreamed of?
The bad thing about ambition is that the rush and excitement to fulfill your purpose will also cause you a considerable amount of anxiety, because it will make you want to get there asap, and that's exactly what anxiety is, to look constantly into the future without living the present.
You are going to get so blinded by this dream life that you will end up losing yourself in the way, a lot of times.
Hours of fun, hobbies, exercise and even eating will start to be replaced by hours of work. You'll think you'll be making a sacrifice for a bigger purpose, but in the end, all you will be getting is resigning to your day-to-day happiness at the expense of your future dreams, and this, will cause absolute unhappiness.
Be proud of yourself
Hell yes. Most people don't even know their life purpose or even less, they don't even have the ambition to discover that purpose and go for the life they want, so you be damn proud of yourself, anxiety sucks but ambition is one of the most powerful motivations tools you can have.
Yes, ambition comes with anxiety in its package, but it also makes you capable of great achievements. Ambition will make you different and successful.
How to stop the anxiety caused by ambition
These are my top 5 tips:
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Set realistic goals: Make sure that the goals you set for yourself are achievable and realistic. This will help you avoid feeling overwhelmed and anxious.
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Practice mindfulness: Mindfulness techniques, such as deep breathing, meditation, and yoga, can help you manage stress and anxiety.
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Take breaks: It's important to take regular breaks to give your mind and body a rest. This can help reduce stress and anxiety and improve your focus and productivity.
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Prioritize self-care: Make time for self-care activities, such as exercise, healthy eating, and getting enough sleep. Taking care of yourself physically and mentally can help reduce anxiety.
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Seek support: Talk to friends, family, or a mental health professional if you're feeling overwhelmed or anxious. They can offer support, advice, and guidance to help you manage your anxiety.
Conclusion
Ambition will unavoidably cause you anxiety and sometimes you will lose yourself in the process.
In order to stop that anxiety and prevent losing yourself in ambition you must set realistic goals, practice mindfulness, take breaks, prioritize self-care and seek support.