Nowadays, people are suffering from stress at a degree never seen before. In the following paragraphs, the root causes and possible solutions to cope with this problem will be discussed.
‘The ideal persona.’ In the social media era, we are able to see millions or even billions of people with a click. Recent trends on social media platforms often involve praising good-looking people and trying to be like them. This has caused several individuals to try different methods to achieve the “ideal” face structure. Now, a question for you: don’t you think an average Joe scrolling through TikTok gets ashamed of his looks? As he starts to feel unappreciative, he wonders why he doesn’t look as good as those people on the internet, which eventually leads to stress. A simple solution to this problem would be to live by this quote: “Never judge a book by its cover.”
Family pressure. This type of stress is usually seen in young adolescents who are about to make their career decisions. Unfortunately, in most households, the child isn’t allowed to make their own career choice. When parents or others dictate a person’s career path, the choice usually doesn’t align with the individual’s interests. A glaring example would be Kun Agüero’s son. Agüero is a well-known footballer, and his son is related to both Messi and Maradona. Just by looking at his family tree, you would assume he would become a footballer with all the talent surrounding him in his family. Surprisingly, the boy actually wants to become a singer. I’m sure his relatives may push him to become a footballer, but that’s just not his desire. It is true that when elders give you advice, they speak from years of experience. However, every person is unique. So, let the individual pursue their aspirations while considering the wise instructions given by their elders.
In conclusion, a person should never forget that their value does not lie outside; what matters is what’s inside. Additionally, as long as you have the dedication to pursue your dreams, go ahead, but never ignore your elders’ advice because they have walked those roads many times in their lives.