The Versions of Ourselves We Create for Approval
Throughout my years in life, I’ve had numerous experiences with so many people in my life- both good and bad and these experiences have shaped me into who I am today. Growing up, I really haven’t been one to seek approval from other people because I was raised to know who I was and what I was capable of. However, people do change sometimes and I did- when I hit puberty.
Then, I wasn’t in the working space. I was still in high school trying to fit in with everyone. During that time, I remember myself trying to be someone I was not just so I could fit in with the rest of the girls. There was this one time I joined my class mates to go for a fun fair instead of going for Saturday classes. That day, I missed a lot and that made me lag behind. I later had to sacrifice time meant for other things on catching up. My parents had always been talking to me about focusing on what I had to do and making things happen for me and it was then I fully understood what they meant.
Fast forward to the university and in the working field. I always make sure to do what is best for me, focus on my growth, help others when I can and leave the rest to life. I don’t need to do too much to impress my bosses. They already are satisfied with the work I do so I need not do what I’m not supposed to do. After all, I’m meant to do the job I was employed to do. I don’t need to impress my colleagues at work, in school or anywhere because I’m not competing. Life is a journey and I’m learning to walk the path.
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