Overachieving with Overreaching
Many times, when we don’t feel good enough, there is an imbalance. Overachieving and overreaching to be the best at something becomes a driving force. Overachievers are people who, despite already achieving a great deal, still feel compelled to do more. This creates an ongoing imbalance in their lives. This behavior often arises from trying to compensate for deeper feelings of insecurity and doubts about self-worth. For some, these efforts are attempts to resolve past issues. They emphasize on select areas of achievement. They miss out on seeing their lives as a whole. Overachievers judge themselves based on small parts of their existence.
The term “overachieving” can be applied to describe certain lifestyle choices. It’s worth examining in the interest of finding balance for a more rewarding life. When we can’t fully enjoy the present, we may be postponing pleasure for the future. This can signal an excessive drive to achieve beyond what is needed. This relentless push, especially to the point of exhaustion or at the expense of important people in our lives, ultimately robs us of true and meaningful joy.
Inward Reflection
Connecting with our external experiences can nourish us. This helps shift our priorities from endlessly chasing an elusive feeling to being grounded in the present moment. This is essential to truly living. Sometimes, it takes looking at those we love and admire to realize how much we value our lives with them. By noticing what we appreciate in others, and reflecting that understanding inward, we may start to see ourselves in a kinder, gentler light. Redirecting the energy devoted to unrealistic standards of achievement allows us to find satisfaction in other, perhaps quieter, aspects of our lives. Only then can we restore balance between our inner and outer worlds and experience genuine peace of mind.
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