What screws us up most in life is the picture in our head of how it's supposed to be

What screws us up most in life is the picture in our head of how it's supposed to be

Life is full of expectations and assumptions about how things should be. From a young age, we are bombarded with images and messages about what success, happiness, and fulfillment should look like. We are told that we should go to school, get a good job, find a partner, buy a house, have children, and live happily ever after. But what happens when reality doesn't match up with the picture in our heads?

The quote "What screws us up most in life is the picture in our head of how it's supposed to be" by an unknown author, perfectly captures the essence of this struggle. We often set ourselves up for disappointment and frustration by holding onto rigid ideas of how our lives should unfold. When things don't go according to plan, we feel lost, confused, and even resentful.

This is especially true in the age of social media, where we are constantly bombarded with carefully curated images of other people's seemingly perfect lives. We compare ourselves to these idealized versions of reality and feel inadequate in comparison. We start to believe that we are falling short of some unattainable standard of perfection, and this can lead to feelings of anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem.

But what if we were to let go of these preconceived notions of how our lives should be? What if we were to embrace the messiness, the unpredictability, and the imperfections of life? What if we were to redefine success, happiness, and fulfillment on our own terms?

By letting go of the picture in our heads of how life is supposed to be, we open ourselves up to new possibilities and opportunities. We become more resilient, adaptable, and open-minded. We learn to appreciate the beauty in the unexpected, the joy in the journey, and the growth in the challenges.