Dreams, desires and expectations

Khadija Riaz
3 min readApr 17, 2023

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Fill your heart with your hopes and dreams; dreams that will someday leap and soar into the sky.

Life is full of dreams, aspirations, and expectations. They inspire us to work hard and aim higher than we currently are. However, when things don't go our way, they can also be a burden, resulting in disappointments or unfulfilled ambitions. So, how do we keep our hopes, dreams, and expectations in check? Is it better to hold them in line or allow ourselves to seek after them regardless?

The response lies some in the middle between. It is actually the case that having an excessive number of dreams and assumptions can prompt dissatisfaction on the off chance that we don't accomplish them all, yet having none at all could leave us feeling random and aimless. We require our aspirations in order to have something concrete to work toward and a purpose.

However, it is essential not to let these objectives become oppressive or unrealistic. We ought to be aware of how much mental and emotional stress they put on us; If our goals become a burden, therapy or some self-reflection might be in order.

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Chasing after dreams is much of the time seen as a singular interaction; However, this does not mean that you should pursue your dream on your own; having the support of close family and friends is essential for staying motivated during challenging times.

Dream as if it were your last dream. Think as if it were your last thoughts. Create as if it were your last art.

It's also helpful to look for role models who have achieved their own goals, as watching someone else succeed in something you want to do can help keep you going when things get tough. Community support is another important factor. Being surrounded by people who understand your struggles makes everything easier, whether online through social media networks or offline through local groups.

Therefore, despite the fact that there will always be obstacles in the way, do not be discouraged by failure because, occasionally, these opportunities will present themselves to you unannounced as gifts. Seek after your interests — there ' s no such thing as overextending with regards to seeking after joy

In short : Life shouldn't feel like a reward or a death sentence. It's about setting attainable goals that allow for personal and professional development while adhering to one's inner values and taking prudent risks without fear of failure.

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“It doesn’t matter what you expected, but you must accept what reality offers to you at the end.”

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Khadija Riaz

Hi I am Khadija Riaz and I am a student of Chartered accountancy.