” Don’t stress what you can’t control “.
I would say my mentor is my mom. She has guided me and helped me see the best in many situations when I wasn’t able to. She said this particularly during my senior year. I was feeling very lost and confused because I didn’t know what would happen after graduation. I did what I could. I was figuring out what I wanted and I was very anxious about everything that was coming.
She noticed and she told me that I shouldn’t dwell too much on the future and ” be more present”. I knew I’d done everything I had to do, and just had to wait to see how things would play out. It was difficult though, because I knew things would be very different. Despite everything , I can say that I’m glad that I am where I am right now. What’s meant for you won’t pass you by, and whenever I feel unsure of myself, or that I haven’t done enough, I still remember her telling me that. Things happen the way they are supposed to and I won’t interfere If I know I have tried my best.
Hey Daniela, I would also overthink about the future and always seemed to get overwhelmed when you want things to turn out a certain way, But my mom would say something similar to what your mom would say. “what is meant to be will be” and it stuck to me.
That quote hits me hard as well because there is no use in stressing over something you can’t change in the moment, it’ll only make you feel worse and helpless.
Hi Daniela! I love the advice your mom gave you because in time things will work out no matter how much you stress over it. I relate to being stressed during my senior year as well not knowing what life will be or what to expect.