22 is the year of many milestones in my life. They help me grow and even change who I am as a person in some significant ways. Reaching one by one lead me to achieve self-actualization and get closer to my dream: live a meaningful life.
Graduation from university
In Vietnam, graduation is traditionally considered as a momentous event in life. Most of students complete their university course at the age of 22. After that, they truly become adult and have to earn for living by themselves whatever they choose to study further or go to work.
Graduation has the same meaning to me in that way. I have got my first full-time job ever, a campaigner in marketing team for a technology start-up, following my career goal of becoming a marketer. What is more important, I make my own money and support my family. I now have full responsibility for my life. That feeling is indescribable.
Getting sick
It is undeniable that we often ignore our body until we fall down. Luckily, I realized this before any tremendous consequences could happen.
I got several traffic accidents. Though none of them were serious, my left ankle was continuously injured. This has no effect because I am young now. However, the status will be worse when I get older, especially in the cold season. Besides, I have headache, stomachache and common flu regular.
I realized that I had to do something. I am young and my life is still a long journey ahead. Then, I start doing exercise, improving my daily meal and reducing stress. Because health is the thing that if we lose it once, we lose it forever.
Hit first rock bottom and change my whole life purpose
What is worst among all, I got anxiety disorder and it was getting closer to depression, which used to ruin my life day by day.
During that hard time, I was always thinking about my problems form colleagues, friends and even my family but I could not find any solutions. All in my head is negative thing. I was stuck, insecure and vulnerable while chasing after something that I called “happiness”. I lost my concentration at work in spite of insomnia. I lost my friends despite bad behaviors and even hurt my family… My health was ruined, both mental and physical size.
I decided to go to a doctor and after 6-month treatment, everything was getting better. I learned how to balance work and life and keep myself stay positive. I pay more attention to my health my emotions than before. Last but not least, I practice facing directly to any problems, no more hiding or running away. I set a whole new goal: live a meaningful life, not just happy any more.
After all, I believe that if we are able to be resilient and turn the negativity in our lives into motivation to make a change, we will be on the road to success in no time. This is why it’s better to hit rock bottom sooner rather than later.
I am now 22, and there are a lot of milestones to achieve. Que sera sera!
Graduation from university
In Vietnam, graduation is traditionally considered as a momentous event in life. Most of students complete their university course at the age of 22. After that, they truly become adult and have to earn for living by themselves whatever they choose to study further or go to work.
Graduation has the same meaning to me in that way. I have got my first full-time job ever, a campaigner in marketing team for a technology start-up, following my career goal of becoming a marketer. What is more important, I make my own money and support my family. I now have full responsibility for my life. That feeling is indescribable.
Getting sick
It is undeniable that we often ignore our body until we fall down. Luckily, I realized this before any tremendous consequences could happen.
I got several traffic accidents. Though none of them were serious, my left ankle was continuously injured. This has no effect because I am young now. However, the status will be worse when I get older, especially in the cold season. Besides, I have headache, stomachache and common flu regular.
I realized that I had to do something. I am young and my life is still a long journey ahead. Then, I start doing exercise, improving my daily meal and reducing stress. Because health is the thing that if we lose it once, we lose it forever.
Hit first rock bottom and change my whole life purpose
What is worst among all, I got anxiety disorder and it was getting closer to depression, which used to ruin my life day by day.
During that hard time, I was always thinking about my problems form colleagues, friends and even my family but I could not find any solutions. All in my head is negative thing. I was stuck, insecure and vulnerable while chasing after something that I called “happiness”. I lost my concentration at work in spite of insomnia. I lost my friends despite bad behaviors and even hurt my family… My health was ruined, both mental and physical size.
I decided to go to a doctor and after 6-month treatment, everything was getting better. I learned how to balance work and life and keep myself stay positive. I pay more attention to my health my emotions than before. Last but not least, I practice facing directly to any problems, no more hiding or running away. I set a whole new goal: live a meaningful life, not just happy any more.
After all, I believe that if we are able to be resilient and turn the negativity in our lives into motivation to make a change, we will be on the road to success in no time. This is why it’s better to hit rock bottom sooner rather than later.
I am now 22, and there are a lot of milestones to achieve. Que sera sera!
Hoa Lan: Luôn tin ở em và con đường em chọn. Be strong, be confident.
DREAM TO LIVE A MEANINGFUL LIFE: Cám ơn chị vẫn luôn theo dõi câu chuyện của em. 🙂)
Hải Hà Nguyễn: 22 is a remarkable stone. I have just over 22 (a year ago) , with some challenges. I will try to be strong, like you.
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