04/06/2026
Lately there have bwen conversations around being “successful” and still feel kind of empty. Like you’re playing a role really well, but it doesn’t actually feel like "you".
So many of the goals we chase aren’t even ours — they’re borrowed from parents, peers, timelines, expectations. Letting go of them can be uncomfortable, especially when it disappoints people. But staying aligned with things that don’t fit is its own kind of exhaustion.
Achievements feel good… briefly. Then the feeling fades and it’s on to the next thing. What lasts more is being present, honest with yourself, and choosing a scorecard that actually makes sense to "you".
And yeah, the in‑between part — when you drop old goals before new ones show up — is messy. But it feels real.
If you’re doing everything “right” and still feel off, maybe you’re not failing. Maybe the boxes just aren’t yours.
Art by: Lacey Bryant