𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐄 𝐕𝐒 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐕𝐄.

Looking back, I was a highly motivated high school student who wanted to attend a top university. I spent most of my waking hours studying and participating in extracurricular activities to boost my grades.

My hard work didn’t pay off as early as I planned for it to but it eventually did and I got into a good school.

However, I soon realized that I had lost myself in the process of striving for success.
I had neglected my health, relationships, and personal interests.
I felt empty despite my impressive academic achievements.

I needed to take a step back and strike a balance in my life.

I began to take care of myself by exercising, spending time with friends and family, and pursuing hobbies that brought me joy.

I realized that life was not just about achieving goals, but also about enjoying the journey along the way.

I learnt that success is essential but not at the cost of losing oneself in the process.

Do you ever feel like you’re constantly pushing yourself to achieve more, but never quite feeling satisfied with your progress?

In today’s fast-paced world, it can be easy to get caught up in the constant pressure to strive for success at all costs.

What if I told you that there’s a way to move forward towards your goals with both ease and intention, without burning out along the way?

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞?

A Stride is a natural and steady step that moves you forward.

Stride represents a good and constant pace in life that can help you move forward positively and productively.

A Stride can also represent a sense of confidence and determination in one’s journey, moving forward with purpose and conviction.

Just as a runner who finds their stride can move effortlessly and confidently towards their goal, a person who finds their pace in life can feel empowered to tackle challenges and achieve their objectives.
It’s also important to note that it’s okay if the pace needs to change or slow down depending on the circumstances.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞?

In this context, The term “Strive” describes a faster, shortcut pace in life usually filled with struggles to meet certain qualifications and potentially losing oneself in the process.

This suggests that you may be applying excessive pressure on yourself to achieve success quickly and may be sacrificing your own well-being and personal identity in the process.

While striving towards your goals is admirable, it’s important to recognize that taking shortcuts or rushing towards success may not always be the best course of action.
It can lead to burnout, stress, and a lack of fulfilment.

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐟𝐮𝐥?

When you talk about “striving” for something, it implies an effort to achieve a particular goal or standard. In this context, the goal or standard is some kind of external measure of success or achievement, such as a degree, job title, salary, or other forms of recognition or validation.

You subconsciously pursue these qualifications as a way of measuring your worth or success, leading you to sacrifice your well-being to achieve them.

This kind of approach can be problematic for some reasons.

♦Firstly, it assumes that external measures of success are the only or most important ones.

While it’s true that certain qualifications may be necessary to achieve certain goals, it’s important to remember that other forms of success and fulfillment are not necessarily tied to external measures, such as personal growth, relationships, creativity, and contribution to society.

♦Secondly, the pursuit of external measures of success can often be draining, stressful, and even harmful to one’s well-being.

When you prioritize external measures of success over your well-being and values, you risk burning out, experiencing mental or physical health problems, and losing touch with your sense of purpose and identity.

In extreme cases, this can lead to a sense of meaninglessness or despair.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐮𝐦?

It’s always important to find a balance.

♦This might mean setting realistic goals that are aligned with one’s values and interests, rather than just pursuing external measures of success for their own sake.

♦It might also mean taking time to rest, reflect, and recharge, rather than constantly pushing oneself to achieve more. Ultimately, the goal should be to find a pace and a path in life that is sustainable, fulfilling, and aligned with one’s sense of purpose and well-being.

Finding a balance between pushing yourself and finding peace is not a one-time achievement but a lifelong journey.

𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞.

The Stride is more peaceful.
It suggests a sense of calm and control, where you’re in a state of flow and enjoying the journey without being overly focused on the destination.

The path to success can be challenging, but by taking regular strides forward and prioritizing self-care, you can find the balance you need to achieve your goals.

𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘎𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘚𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘥𝘦.

It leaves you content and grateful for your life.

“𝘐𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘤𝘢𝘯’𝘵 𝘧𝘭𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘳𝘶𝘯, 𝘪𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘤𝘢𝘯’𝘵 𝘳𝘶𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘸𝘢𝘭𝘬, 𝘪𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘤𝘢𝘯’𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘭𝘬 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘤𝘳𝘢𝘸𝘭, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘥𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘬𝘦𝘦𝘱 𝘮𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥.” – 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘯 𝘓𝘶𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘒𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘑𝘳.

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