7 Counterintuitive Signs That You’re Actually On The Right Path
You are stressed out about something.
By Heidi Priebe
No matter where we are trying to get to in life, there will be times where the battle feels endlessly uphill. Our progress will wane, our motivation will drag and the goals that we’re working toward will seem only more unachievable. These are the times when our perseverance matters the most. Even when things appear hopeless, chances are we are all doing a little better than we’re giving ourselves credit for. Here are a few small indicators that things aren’t far from turning around.
1. You’re working towards something that isn’t paying off right away.
There is a significant difference between struggling to keep up with our day-to-day lives and struggling towards a place that we know we want to get to. The first is a futile battle. The second is a meaningful progression towards the lives that we’re worthy of. Even if our hard work isn’t immediately paying off, investing in our future fills our lives with meaning. We are happiest when we are growing — even if that growth happens slowly.
