Do you constantly find yourself struggling with an inner voice? Do you often ask yourself to calm down? Is it difficult for you to find peace even when you are in your comfort zone? These could be signs that you take life too seriously. You need to put yourself in the second gear from the fifth gear you have been driving in for so long. The following section talks about a few indications that are common among people who take their lives too seriously. If you relate to them, it’s time to dial down the crazy and try to relax as much as possible. Let’s begin:
1. Feeling The Need To Constantly Explain Yourself
As an independent woman, you should never feel the need to explain your words or actions to anybody at all. You do not have to defend your choices whether it comes to your hairstyle or the dresses that you wear. You have an incredible amount of power and you have always possessed the potential to be a leader. This is why several of your young interns at your office admire you so much. Remember, the moment you feel that you need to explain yourself to anyone you are going to lose your edge
2. Holding On To Grudges For Too Long
This is possible for anyone who is going through a tough time in their life. If you tend to hold on to grudges for long, it is not going to pan out well in the future. Remember that you are a person with a bigger heart than anyone you have ever met. It is difficult to forgive people for what they have done but it is the wisest thing you could do. It is even more difficult to talk about forgiveness when you are still sore from their betrayal. You know that the other person has wronged you but this negativity that you hold on to is not going to get you anywhere positive. It is better to just learn from your experience and be more careful next time.
3. Following A Strict Rule Book Every Day
Do you follow a strict rule book? Do you have a schedule that cannot be altered come what may? If this is the kind of routine that you observe, it is better to deviate from it for a while. It is not a mathematical equation that you are trying to solve. It is not rocket science that you are trying to reinvent. It is your life and the easier you are with it the better it is going to be for your health and mood. So if you break a few rules or perhaps eat a piece of dessert before dinner or maybe check into your office 15 minutes late, it is alright.
4. Prioritizing Deadlines Over Health
This is a very common trait among working women of practically all ages. They tend to prioritize their work and deadlines over anything else such as their health, mental well-being, relationships, friendships, and socializing. This makes them prone to irritability, mood swings, stress, trauma, and eventually, hormonal imbalance. If you see that you are developing such signs and symptoms, it is better to order a lab test right away to be certain whether you are on the right track or not. Remember to get clarity on all your health-related symptoms before things get out of hand.
5. Engaging In Comparison
You should never engage in comparisons. Period. You must remember that each individual has a different clock whether it is biological or experiential. Everybody comes of age at a different point in time. What your life has been will not be similar to that of your best friend. Their experiences make them the person they are and the same is the case with you. Comparing yourself with others and the things that they have achieved in their lives is only going to make your life miserable.
6. Feeling That Letting Go Is Too Difficult
Letting go is definitely very difficult. It is the act of setting yourself free. It is the act of shedding your insecurities and preconceived notions, judgments, and everything that holds you back. If you have the fear of letting go, you were taking your life way too seriously for your own good. Remember, the more you try to grab onto something the more it struggles to escape.
Final Thoughts
When trying to make big changes and take life easy, you must put yourself first. You should be the only priority in your life. Everything else comes after.
I think that engaging in comparison is a good thing. However, I do agree with the other signs and symptoms.