I have seen a lot of good comments, but the original poster laments that he is useless. This is a shame.
The original poster has very good parents. They comforted me after I got a bad grade, telling me to just do my best.
My classmates also like me a lot. When they introduce me, they always say I look good, get good grades, and am nice.
My grades are excellent. I consistently rank in the top ten in my year group.
The external evaluation system is good, but the host has the misguided idea that "people who are smarter than me work harder, and those whose grades are not as good as mine also work harder than me."
This idea will prevent you from continuing to learn.
"I just feel sick, nauseous, and weak. I don't know what to do."
First of all, I want to ask the original poster why they are so sure that someone smarter than them is working harder than them.
How can you possibly know that the other person is smarter than you? Is it because of an IQ test?
Or through the results of regular exams?
And how do you know for sure that the other person is working hard? Do you live together 24 hours a day?
I also met some classmates who said they never did their homework and went back to play after class when I was studying.
Later, after graduation, I learned from their parents that they spent almost all their weekends and evenings doing homework.
We cannot take what we hear and see as the absolute truth. What is the truth? We often don't know.
Similarly, if someone's grades aren't as good as yours, it doesn't mean they've worked harder than you.
If this idea is not necessarily true, then why does the original poster still think that he is useless?
1. I have set the bar too high for myself, and I accept that I have let others down as a result.
"I will play with my phone, go online, and follow stars behind their backs."
"I lied to them. I got better grades than they did even though I didn't work as hard as they did. I lied to my parents and told them I studied hard, but I didn't."
The original poster believes that hard work means studying 24 hours a day, except when you sleep.
However, no one can achieve this level of effort.
Our lives are made up of many parts: physical health (exercise), relationships, leisure and entertainment, work and study.
Dividing 24 hours into 8 hours of sleep, 8 hours of study, and 8 hours for personal physical and mental health leaves plenty of time for other activities. Use the remaining time to do things you enjoy, such as surfing the internet or following celebrities.
Everyone should relax a little and work or study properly. If you only sleep and study, life will be boring.
You can relax the rules you set for yourself. For example, instead of "I should get in the top ten in every exam," say "I can get in the top ten in every exam."
"I should study every day, not go online or follow celebrities." Change it to "I can go online and follow celebrities every day in addition to studying."
The host will feel a difference.
Accept your imperfections. When we set the bar too high for ourselves, we often "shake our goal."
If you want to do well in an exam, you're more likely to fail. This will make you lose patience and confidence in yourself. When you accept your imperfections, you'll see that you deserve affirmation from your parents and classmates. You're just as good as they are.
2. "Whenever I'm happy, a strong sense of guilt wells up inside me."
You aced the exam, so why can't you be happy?
I want to know what the poster was thinking when they wrote this sentence. Was it influenced by the saying "no pain, no gain"?
Or are you worried that you are being complacent and will therefore fail to achieve good results again?
You must tell yourself, no matter what: I have the right to be happy, and I can be recognized for my efforts.
Everyone has the ability to be happy and the right to be happy. When our emotions flow freely, we are more motivated.
Imagine this:
Don't think of a pink elephant right now.
Don't think of a pink elephant right now.
Don't think of a pink elephant right now.
What do you think about? Is it a pink elephant?
If you don't allow yourself to be happy, you'll conjure up more happy images and scenes. You'll need to resist them with your own willpower.
If you can't, relax. When happiness comes, feel it; when it goes, don't let it get you down.
You will get along with yourself better, gradually.
3. Accept yourself completely because that is who you really are. Play to your strengths and do meaningful things for society.
We will have a kind side, and we will also have a mischievous side from time to time.
We will have good exam results. We will also have a situation where we fail an exam.
We will have good times and bad times.
This is our life, and it is our experience. We must accept it.
Learn to develop your strengths. The host, "good-looking, good grades, nice person," needs to broaden his mind and horizons.
You are not an ordinary person. You have come to this world to constantly improve yourself.
You are the one who is even better. You not only face the real you through self-healing, but you also improve the lives and situations of more people through your own energy.
We came into this world to discover more meaning, to make ourselves feel more sense of worth and existence, and to benefit society in a direction and embodiment.
You are already a role model to your classmates. Don't hold yourself back. Accept your true self and use your power as a role model.
The future is in your hands. You represent the future of our great nation. Get ready.
Make the most of your value! Go for it, classmate!
Comments
I can totally relate to feeling like you're not living up to everyone's expectations. It's tough when you feel like you're deceiving the people who trust you the most.
It sounds like you're carrying a lot of guilt and pressure on your shoulders. Maybe it's time to open up to someone you trust about how you're really spending your time and how you feel.
Sometimes we are our own worst critics. Your achievements are still valid even if you didn't follow the path everyone expects. Maybe this is an opportunity to find a balance that feels right for you.
The gap between how others perceive you and how you see yourself must be incredibly hard to bear. Have you considered talking to a counselor or a trusted friend? Sometimes just sharing the weight can make it lighter.
I admire that you care so much about not disappointing your parents. It might help to have an honest conversation with them; they might surprise you with their understanding and support.