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Life Evaluation
So, every year, for some reason or another, I reach a point where I feel the need to evaluate my life. How far have I come? Where am I going? What am I doing wrong, right or differently?
Im not sure why I subject myself to such things really...
How many others have this same urge? And does anyone have any opinions as to why we feel the need to semi-grade ourselves every so often?
Because I seem to have reached that time of year again, Im discussing this topic on my blog this week (www.grlshakeswrld.wordpress.com), and I'm gathering people's thoughts on friendships, family, relationships, career etc...where they feel they're at, different perspectives on what makes a success or failure in these areas. Is there even such thing as success or failure in these areas?
I would absolutely love to hear some other takes on the topic. Also, I'd like to invite anyone who is willing to join in my blog event this week and discuss their own opinions.
(note: this is not the blantant blog whoring it seems. I really am interested in hearing everyone else's take)
Im not sure why I subject myself to such things really...
How many others have this same urge? And does anyone have any opinions as to why we feel the need to semi-grade ourselves every so often?
Because I seem to have reached that time of year again, Im discussing this topic on my blog this week (www.grlshakeswrld.wordpress.com), and I'm gathering people's thoughts on friendships, family, relationships, career etc...where they feel they're at, different perspectives on what makes a success or failure in these areas. Is there even such thing as success or failure in these areas?
I would absolutely love to hear some other takes on the topic. Also, I'd like to invite anyone who is willing to join in my blog event this week and discuss their own opinions.
(note: this is not the blantant blog whoring it seems. I really am interested in hearing everyone else's take)
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Permalink Reply by Oats on -
Hmm. I smell an existential crisis in the works. I often find myself pondering where do I fit in in the grand scheme of things...what part of reality do I fill? How am I interconnected into others' lives?
I don't think that there can necessarily be successes and failures in any of the areas in one sense. In a way that is explained by that is how things were, possibly had to be, they cannot be changed, and the results of them are the existence that is now. It is impossible to predict what would have happened had things gone differently, so measuring success and failure is merely relative to a fantasy in which things went all right or all wrong, but in reality would not have been the case.
In another sense, you can measure your successes and failures by looking at where you were, where you are now, and goals that you set - whether you have met these goals or have not. But maybe the goals were too easy or difficult. It is impossible to say.
I, myself, am in a much better place than I was a year ago. I have made much progress such as finding proper medications, becoming able to hold a full time job, and then finally getting a full-time job. I can look at this as a success, but I would by no means consider where I was last year to be a failure.
In my job I have to face success and failure as it is a job where I either get results or I do not. I've had a 50% success rate in the past week, which has been the highest since I've started. The expectation level, however is 90%. So in a sense I feel like a failure, but I have to constantly remind myself that i am improving slowly, and as long as I continue to improve, I am successful.
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Permalink Reply by Claire Louise on -
Ah, the what ifs. I wish I could erase that question from my vocab lol
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Permalink Reply by Claire Louise on
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You know, I never put that together before, but it's almost my birthday now when I'm going through these motions...and it seems to be that same time each year.
I don't do that deliberately, but maybe I'm subconciously re-evaluating around my birthday?
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Permalink Reply by Claire Louise on
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Im a Scorpio. A November baby :)
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Permalink Reply by imerika on -
I just wrote a post on Monday about how incredibly LOST i feel. It garnered the most comments on my blog to date...
i always feel extremely lost as the holidays approach, and I feel the need to let go of any things that are causing me confusion...like my relationship, ugh.
It's good to take time to reflect.
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Permalink Reply by Deva on -
I'm definitely working on this topic now... Yesterday was my 25.5th birthday (ha) so I feel like I need a check-in for the 2nd half of my 25th year of life. I'm all about constant improvement. At this point, I'm in somewhat of a rut and the regular self-evaluation helps me recognize that rut and take actions to break it.
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Permalink Reply by Amy on -
I get this urge alot, but I've never taken the time to do it. On my birthday I wrote a post that was basically my year in review. But I've never stopped and looked at how far I've come in life. It is amazing to look back on what I used to be and how much I've grown. I only just barely turned 20, and yet, I can see how different I am and how much I've learned. Maybe it really is something to consider doing. I'm glad you brought this up. Not sure when I will get around to it. But I will definitely check out the topic on your blog. Seems interesting :]
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