Self-Esteem and Empowerment

How to overcome family expectations

Family and society expectations

The moment we are born, family and society expectations are all set for us to follow.

Our family already has a standard or expectation for us.

Our society also has expectations on how we should think and live our life.

It is important that we do not get caught in their expectations in order for us to live our life.

Our survivor needsThe main reason why many people have a

difficult time letting go of their family expectations is because of our survivor needs.

When we are born, we rely on our family for our survivor needs to help us get through life.

As we put our trust on our family at a young age, the trust becomes a habit for us.

When we grow up, the habit makes it difficult for us to believe in ourselves to make our own decisions.

Trust yourselfWhen it comes to your career and how

you want to live life, you are the only person who knows what will bring you happiness, meaning, fulfillment, and success.

You cannot rely on your family and society for those answers and directions.

You have to learn how to trust yourself.

Set a boundaryYou have to learn how to be strong and

break that habit of relying on your family when it comes to your career and life in order for you to develop a successful life.

You have to learn when to rely and trust your family and when not to.

There is a boundary for everything. There are certain things that you can rely

and trust your family with, and then there are certain things you cannot, which is your career choice.

Be strongWhen you start to break your habit and

begin your own journey, do not be surprised that you will get criticism from your family.

Anything that is outside of your family’s expectation or boundary, they will believe that it is wrong or it is not possible.

Since your family loves and wants to protect you from failing, they will try to do whatever it takes to make sure you do not fail and then try to take you off your path and back to what they are comfortable with.

Build your self-esteemIn this case, you want to build your

self-esteem, self-confidence, and courage levels to help you step outside of your family and society expectations.

Otherwise, you will be trapped and difficult to get out.

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