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Triumph over pressure.



 Hiiiiii..

Welcome, and thank you for coming againπŸ€—. 

So, it is about pressure today, because the effects that come from giving in to pressure, multiply as the days go by. Worse still, the persons who make it a duty to pump tons and tons of pressure into this world space are not reducing either. 

 Just look around you. Everywhere is so busy, and sometimes, it may seem like you are merely a spectator, standing by, and watching everyone else do the big things.  

Maybe in just one aspect of life, maybe in many others. 

Yes, we get them everyday. Especially everywhere on social media. Most of the times, it would look like the train of achievement is packed with people, and moving already, leaving just you behind. 


Hi again, here is from me to you:

Pick challenges, but leave pressure out of the entire equation. 

You know that beautiful thing which you are building, keep at it. One thing you should know is this, our stories are different. Some persons had it all going so arranged for them from their young age, and then maybe there is you trying to build everything from scratch. Dear friend, whichever category you belong to, your efforts are valid nonetheless. 

If you do not think there is a need for it, do not stress. This is not a justification for mediocrity, but just to tell you that you should not rush into anything, just so that it would seem like your hands are full.

Check your schedule, and do not be afraid to say no. Admit to yourself, this person is doing great, but I cannot do this now, because I have this and that, to grapple with. If you feel the persons have a way of getting round it, do not just guess and delve in as well. Ask them questions, and do not be surprised when you hear something different from what you had thought all the while. 

 Being happy for people, does not mean that you must do things in exactly the same pattern as they did, or that you must walk in the same steps as them. Have time to breathe, discover yourself, and do your unique big thing. 

One last thing. 

Put a grip on the pulse of your mental health, and never let it slip away while you are not looking. You  deserve better, and honestly you cannot do this, by just making a determination to be yourself. Rather, make it a duty to search and feel the most violent opening, where all of that pressure emanates from. Close it up, and ensure you can now hear your own voice. 

I will not tell you it is easy, but I will tell you it is worthwhile. 

No matter the achievements, it is the person who is alive that can witness us celebrate him/her. Your case would never be that of too many choking activities, yielding an unhappy life in the end. 

Rather, you are the next big thing in your field. Let us just leave it here. 

Thank you again for coming aroundπŸ€—. Please leave a comment if you were blessed or have any contributions to add. Take care, and have a triumphant week ahead. Love, JoyπŸ’œ. 

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  1. Nice one...
    Mankind should stop the competition with itself.....
    As they say, we may be agemates but not destiny mates

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