You’re trying. You show up. You put in effort even on days when motivation is low. And yet, there’s a persistent feeling that follows you around—like you’re always a step behind. Behind others. Behind expectations. Behind some invisible timeline, you were supposed to meet by now.This feeling is especially confusing because it doesn’t match reality. On paper, you’re doing your best. You’re learning, working, growing, surviving. But emotionally, it still feels like you’re falling short. No matter how much progress you make, it never quite feels like enough.That sense of being behind isn’t a personal failure. It’s a response to pressure, constant comparison, unrealistic standards, and a culture that measures success loudly and instantly. Understanding why this feeling exists can help you loosen its grip and see your efforts with more clarity and kindness.Why progress can feel invisible even when it is real1. You’re measuring yourself against highlight reelsOne of the biggest reasons you feel behind is comparison, often without realising it. Social media, professional milestones, and curated success stories show outcomes, not processes.You see promotions, launches, relationships, and achievements without seeing the years of uncertainty, setbacks, or support behind them. When you compare your everyday effort to someone else’s… Read MoreYourStory RSS Feed
