You don’t need to be “good.”

Since 2019, I’ve completed several qualifications.
Some of them I don’t even use.

And you know what?
I don’t regret it.

At first, I thought maybe I chose the wrong subjects. I spent thousands of dollars, time, and effort. But through that journey, I discovered something important, I learned what I don’t like. That’s a huge finding. I would never have known if I didn’t try.

Recently, I asked myself honestly,
“Why do I want these qualifications?”
“Is it for my growth, or is it just for the title?”
“Am I trying to look good?”

That question changed something in me.

I realised I don’t need qualifications just to look impressive.
I don’t need to be “good” in other people’s eyes.

So then I asked a deeper question,
“What do I actually want in my life?”

My answer is simple.
I want to feel good.
I want a peaceful and enjoyable life.

So what helps me achieve that?

When my mind and body are healthy, I feel good.
When I spend time with people I feel safe with, I feel happy and a sense of belonging.
When I learn for wisdom and personal growth, not for status, I feel fulfilled.
When I accept myself as I am, I feel free.

For a long time, I tried hard to become a “better version” of myself.
Now I’m learning something softer.

Maybe I don’t need to constantly improve who I am.
Maybe being fully myself is already enough.

And that realisation feels very freeing.