When individuals who lack resolve are faced with adversity, they tend to question their own skills and capabilities due to the fear that comes with the failure of the task at hand.
In society today, the pressure that comes with adversity pushes individuals to question their skills and what they are capable of. This is evident as many individuals stop themselves from reaching their full potential because they are scared of the possibility of failure. The fear of failure is something that limits individuals, whether it urges individuals to avoid something or causes them to not even try it is a fear that holds back. Growing up around many successful individuals seeing them push the limits of society trying to become engraved in the minds of many it is almost disheartening to individuals who lack resolve because they feel as though they can not fair up to the successful individuals. Thus limiting their ability to follow through with their goals because they can’t trust themselves and what they can produce. The fear of failure can spur from many different variables some being the want to impress, meeting expectations, or even proving one’s self. It leads to excess anxiety within individuals who lack the resolve to push past this blockade and see that failure is the pathway to growth, furthermore, it also causes individuals to question whether or not they can do a certain task. Sometimes the panic that comes from the thought of failure can push individuals to lose their witt, this is relatable to many as society has branded perfection as the standard. Whether it is school, beauty, or even work, people tend to look towards the ones that are excelling, thus, pushing the standard at which should be met even higher than standards for oneself. This increases the fear that less determined individuals feel.
In my life I have had many situations where adversity has occurred that have caused me to question my skill, I often would find myself asking questions such as, “Can I do this, Am I good enough, or Am I close to what they achieved?” These questions stemmed from the looming fear of failure when I was put to the test in school or sports. I have always had unrealistic expectations for myself which often led to me being overly worried about the outcome of the tasks I was doing. I found some of these worries coming from the ones around me like my sister and friends. Oftentimes I would compare myself to them and what they had achieved and it sparked a sense of nervousness within me while I was doing something. Whether it was to live up to the bar my sister set within the family regarding academics, achievements, or even simple day-to-day tasks. The overwhelming bar that almost feels necessary to reach is often a damper that causes me to lose confidence in myself thus the fear of failure takes over limiting my chances to try. I feel as though there is a voice saying that I will not be as good at something and there will always be someone better than me. This voice that resides in my consciousness reminds me that the skills that are necessary for perfection are just out of reach of my hands, and it ignites fear. Failure is something that I hate, although it helps individuals grow, facing failure is tough as it means that you could not live up to the task at hand.
Cover photo Citing: Turner, L. (2021, March 17). Overcoming anxiety: 3 proven steps to changing your life. The Art of Being Happy. Retrieved September 15, 2021, from https://the-art-of-being-happy.com/overcoming-anxiety-3-proven-steps-to-changing-your-life/.
