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Afraid of failing

User Profile: RafaReis
RafaReis September 23rd, 2025

I've already graduate ( did a 2 years course) and now I'm doing a specialization but I haven't received a "yes" from the opportunities that I'm applying. I'm 23 and I am doing my best, but now I'm, feeling exhausted, frustrated and feeling like I'm going to fail. Even though I'm young and still have a long path to go, I can't help but feel this way

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User Profile: Amanda84
Amanda84 September 23rd, 2025

@RafaReis

Don't let this undermine your achievements and all of your hard work .

You should be proud.

I'm glad you are being honest.

It's hard when we've put in the work, and things are not going out way but please don't give up, I hope things go in your favour 💜💕

User Profile: Sirpi
Sirpi September 26th, 2025

@RafaReis

Hey! nice to meet you here. It makes sense that you are scared because this matters to you a lot.

Please be assured that you are not alone in this, many students feel the same way. I would say that many of us felt the same way when it came to college/university acceptance.

We are proud of you that you are trying your best and also you are here to talk about it. It is not always easy to accept what we feel and open up about the same.

If you could write a letter to your fear, then what would you say in it?  

User Profile: amazingSeal9769
amazingSeal9769 September 26th, 2025

@RafaReis First of all, I want to congratulate you on your graduation 🌷. Surely you put in a lot of effort during the two years of your course. Feeling frustrated and like failing is completely normal, especially since you are doing your best. You are young and still at the beginning of your journey, and the right opportunity will surely come. Just keep trying, and I am confident you will find it. I hope you achieve what you wish and accomplish all your goals ❤️.


User Profile: ChokedVoice4656
ChokedVoice4656 September 30th, 2025

Not gonna make complex

'' FEEL THE FEAR, AND  THEN DO THE THINGS"

This is the best possible way to experience anything, fear let you absorb more of it, just don't focus on the wave of self doubt, and ride it!
All the best

User Profile: izzyy528
izzyy528 September 30th, 2025

@RafaReis

Hey <3 It's really clear to me that you've put in a lot of effort and it's valid to feel exhausted when the 'yes' you're waiting for hasn't come yet. At 23, it sounds like you've already achieved so much and you still have plenty of time to explore, learn and grow. It's completely okay to feel discouraged, but don't loose sight of the progress you've made so far.  You're building your path step by step and the persistence will pay off.

I wish you all the best and please remember, our lovely community of listeners is here to support you, so feel free to reach out! Take care!! <3