Many of us constantly feel discontent and not good enough. We do not have the genius ideas, the accolades, meaningfully output, or wealth that we desire. I am amazed at how many famous inventors, researchers, and entrepreneurs talk about feeling imposter syndrome and that they aren’t good enough.
These feelings can cause people to take action, try harder, do more, excel. They can also cause you to curl into a ball in a fit of depression and uncertainty. I’ve certainly experienced both ends of this.
However, a different framing can be to accept how imperfect and uncertain we feel and recognize this as normal.
Do the work, put in the time, and try your best. Do not beat yourself up over your situation or the outcomes. Accept how you feel and be kind to yourself.
While this acceptance is not easy, the alternative of living your life constantly feeling inadequate may be far harder.