Nothing is Wrong With You
Summary
- When I was 18, I felt angry and depressed, so my parents sent me to a psychiatrist.
- The psychiatrist diagnosed me with five disorders after just 20 minutes and prescribed medications.
- My anger and depression were understandable given my circumstances, like my mother's traumatic actions.
- People often told me something was wrong with me, except for those who were where I wanted to be.
- Those successful people advised that I should take breaks and not do things that didn't feel right to me.
- I learned that doing what feels good isn't always what is truly good or beneficial for me.
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How To Take Action
I would suggest implementing a few key practices that are both low-cost and high-value for personal growth or growing a small business. These ideas are easy to start and can help you achieve the desired outcome.
Take Breaks to Re-Evaluate:
First, take breaks to assess your situation. When you feel overwhelmed or unsure, step back and think about what's really going on. Regularly scheduled breaks can improve your mental clarity and decision-making.
Focus on What Truly Matters:
Make a list of things that genuinely matter to you and your goals. Avoid tasks or activities that don’t align with your values or aim. This way, you spend energy on what will actually benefit you or your business.
Seek Advice from Successful People:
Look for mentors or advisors who are where you want to be. They can offer guidance and support that is specific to your path. Their insights can be more useful than generic advice.
Understand Your Emotions:
Recognize why you feel a certain way. It's normal to have emotions like anger or sadness, especially if your circumstances are tough. Accepting your feelings helps you manage them better.
Do What is Beneficial, Not Just What Feels Good:
Align your actions with what is truly good for you or your business, rather than what feels good in the moment. This may mean making tough choices or avoiding easy, short-term rewards in favor of long-term benefits.
By following these strategies, you can focus your time and energy on high-value activities that support your personal growth or business success.
Full Transcript
when I was 18 I felt angry and depressed and so my parents said we should send you to a psychiatrist so they sent me to a psychiatrist I met with him for 20 minutes he asked me a series of useless questions and I got done with the 20-minute call they sent like an email with a receipt and they had diagnosed me with five disorders and then they said take these medications we send them to the pharmacy there's nothing wrong with me it makes sense that I'm angry it makes sense that I'm depressed look at the circumstances my mother tried to your in front of me and then I had to separate from her of course I'm angry and depressed why does that mean that there's something wrong with me my entire life has felt like everybody has said there is something wrong with you except the people who are where I want to be they have all said you should take a break you shouldn't do this if it doesn't feel right to you don't do it every time I do what feels right to me I succumb to my fears because what feels good and what is good for somebody are two completely different things
