MyGrowthDiary

  Feeling like a burden is isolating. Raise your voice and seek help… Image via Unsplash We've all felt like a burden at some point in our lives.  Maybe you're just going through a tough heartbreak, having a rough time at school, or you're jobless, broke, and on the verge of losing it.  You're just clinging to hope that maybe things will get better. But that hope is diminishing with time.  And you feel the need to share with your family, friends, or other loved ones.  But you're unable to do it because you feel like you're going to burden them with your problems.  Or they might judge you, and you may end up feeling ashamed of everything.  So, you keep your distance because of the possible shame that you may feel if you open up. But sometimes, that's never the case. Feeling like a burden stems from something deeper.  And it's important to understand why you always feel like a burden even when your family is readily available to help you.  In this article,

  If you’re waiting to be perfect, you’ll never start… Image via Unsplash I remember when I wanted to start a new career in freelance writing. I spent a lot of time practicing my craft...  And every time I wanted to apply for a job, I felt I wasn't there yet.  I'd spend some days going through blog posts of freelance writers that I considered perfect.  And I'd feel, nah, I'm not there yet. I don't qualify. My writing isn't that good. My editing skills were far worse.  I became stuck for months. I wanted to be perfect. I wanted my writing to be flawless before I could start out and apply for those freelance jobs.  My desire for perfection became a significant barrier to personal growth. And I know you may sometimes feel that you need to be perfect before doing something.  Your desire for perfection may have stifled your creativity, ruined your self-esteem, or even sabotaged your relationships...  You're tired of being held back by your unrealistic standards..