I never meant for things to turn out this way, but I really put in the effort. What can I do to help you believe in me again? I’m willing to try again, so please don’t look so disappointed…
People often just go with the flow, treating each day as a fresh opportunity to prove themselves. Among them are those who blend in but struggle to move forward, getting caught up in overthinking every little detail they didn’t quite nail.
Why does this happen? Because the word “disappointed” is the last thing they want to hear. They can’t handle comments like, “We didn’t expect that from you,” or “Is this really your best work?” They might think, “We knew it wouldn’t happen,” or “Have you even tried again?” It feels like they’ve wasted our time and hope…
If looks could burn, the look of disappointment would be the one to set you ablaze. It makes it so hard for them to move on, and they start questioning themselves: Was it not enough? Did I fail? Was I the only one who thought, “I’m working really hard for this?” They might even judge themselves, wondering if they were overreacting. “I should have approached it with more enthusiasm. Maybe they’re right…” All this just to seek approval from their peers.
They end up doing twice the work, ensuring everything is perfect, constantly overthinking the results, and staying on high alert to get it right. Even when their hard work and emotional struggles go unnoticed, they crave recognition and a little pat on the back.
I want to tell these folks that it’s perfectly okay if things don’t pan out the first time. You’ll always have the chance to replace those ideas with new ones and unleash your creativity. It’s totally fine if people misinterpret your intentions behind your work. Let your results speak for themselves. You don’t need to explain every little intention to gain their approval, especially when some people are just so good with their words and actions that it makes you doubt yourself.