Hi there!
A friendly pat on the shoulder.
"Teachers, why is job hunting so exhausting when you force yourself to participate in various anxiety/how-can-a-15-year-old-girl-deal-with-pre-competition-anxiety-and-worry-about-making-mistakes-which-leads-to-poor-performance-7759.html" target="_blank">competitions?"
If you're constantly participating in various competitions, you might not be interested, but in order to find a job in the future, you're currently trying your best to adapt, which is a form of coercion. The result of coercion is often anxiety and unease, and doubting yourself.
You probably want to know how your peers and other students handled their studies, lives, and work during this special period.
If you're feeling pressed for time, you can still take a moment to observe how other people around you are coping with job hunting. If you're feeling confused, you can also ask them directly about their thoughts on taking immediate action.
Take a look at how their ideas differ from yours. This comparison isn't meant to endorse or promote a specific value or idea, but to see how different people respond to the same situation, that is, when faced with problems and dilemmas in life.
Take notes and you'll see there's no right or wrong idea. Sometimes we get so caught up in a single idea that we miss other possibilities. But being too obsessed with a single idea can also mean we miss out on other opportunities.
So, how do you balance life and work? There's no one-size-fits-all answer, but the process of achieving your goals is real. You can organize yourself better. Maybe to increase the probability of being accepted, you can still choose to participate in multiple projects. But don't worry too much about the results, because they're not results you can control.
But after thinking it over, you realize that juggling multiple projects is a bit overwhelming. It's time-consuming and draining, and it's tough to focus on your current studies. You can also scale back on the number of competitions you're in. By focusing on the ones that align better with your goals, you might find that they can be really effective and help you grow.
If you understand the above, you can focus more on your own feelings, but you won't ignore external information. This is the insight that the process of striving has brought you. When facing setbacks, you can pause and become aware of your emotions. You can see feelings of anxiety and unease, but they won't become an obstacle to your progress.
Career planning isn't a one-size-fits-all approach. It can be a plan that evolves over time, giving you more freedom to choose and more flexibility in your career options. The key is to make each choice align with what's truly right for you, without limiting your creativity.
I hope this helps!
Wishing you the best!


Comments
I can totally relate to feeling overwhelmed. It's tough seeing how the pressure to succeed in competitions can take such a toll. Job hunting shouldn't feel like this.
It sounds like you've been through a lot with these competitions. Maybe it's time to focus on what truly drives you rather than what you think you should do. The path isn't always straightforward.
The struggle to find a job is real, and adding competitions into the mix just makes it harder. I admire your perseverance though; not everyone would push themselves like you have.
Finding a job is indeed exhausting, especially when it feels like every step forward comes with a heavy burden. Have you considered seeking support from peers or mentors who understand?
It's disheartening when all your efforts don't seem to pay off as expected. Competitions are meant to help but sometimes they just add stress. Remember, it's okay to take a break and reassess your approach.