Do you feel like your life is just for you or do you have a bigger vision? Some people exist from day to day just getting by. They have no excitement about the future. They worry about whether the economy will get better. There is uncertainty about whether they have chosen the right career. Questioning if achievements are what they should be for this point in life. This article is for those who need a little encouragement.
It matters what you think about. Seeing the glass half full versus half empty is not as lame as you think. Let’s look at it from this perspective, if life has not turned out to be all you dreamed it is not too late to have new dreams. If your job is not fulfilling there’s still time to create new opportunities. Some people are “late bloomers”. Your best may be yet to come. What if your greatest achievement is still a year away? If you dream it will come.
What do you have to lose? Despair? Frustration? Jealousy? That’s not much to lose. People who are satisfied with life consider possibilities. They apply for a promotion. They meet new people. Try new things. Even if you fail that’s not such a bad thing. Simply put if you try and you don’t achieve then give yourself credit for trying. It will be easier to try the second time. And guess what you just might be surprised at the outcome.
If you are feeling despair and you don’t know how to get out of a slump. Think about getting a life coach. There’s a stigma attached to getting mental health assistance and there shouldn’t be. If you think you have more significant issues then consider consulting with a psychiatrist. Maybe temporarily you could use an antidepressant. Life is waiting to be ENJOYED!!
Rebecca Mueller, MD
Board Certified Psychiatrist at Lotus Group in Fishers, IN, specializing in Mood Disorders, treating ages 5 to 90.
