Giving up on your life goals
in Psychology & Therapy ·
Not all that often.
When things get really ugly, I tend to dig my heels in—it’s mostly just pure stubbornness and sheer grit at that point. Usually, if I can just muscle through, the situation shifts, the crisis passes, and I end up feeling pretty relieved that I didn't just throw in the towel.
That said... if I’ve given it everything I’ve got and I’m still just slamming my head against a brick wall with zero progress, I move on. I quit. I don't particularly advocate for walking away, but I’m certainly not going to beat myself up for knowing when a battle isn't worth winning.😁
When things get really ugly, I tend to dig my heels in—it’s mostly just pure stubbornness and sheer grit at that point. Usually, if I can just muscle through, the situation shifts, the crisis passes, and I end up feeling pretty relieved that I didn't just throw in the towel.
That said... if I’ve given it everything I’ve got and I’m still just slamming my head against a brick wall with zero progress, I move on. I quit. I don't particularly advocate for walking away, but I’m certainly not going to beat myself up for knowing when a battle isn't worth winning.😁