There is something deeply concerning about the way we live today. Everyone is running towards something—the next examination, the next degree, the next job, the next promotion or the next achievement.Ambition is not wrong. But when did success become more important than our mental health?A student scores 95% and is asked why it was not 98%. Someone gets a job and is asked when they will find a better one. Someone succeeds, but the expectations only increase. The finish line keeps moving, and the pressure never ends.

For young people, the pressure goes beyond studies and careers. They are expected to look good, fit in, choose the right profession, maintain friendships, meet family expectations and appear happy.

Social media makes matters worse. We see other people’s achievements, holidays, relationships and happy moments. We rarely see their struggles. Yet, we compare our lives with theirs and begin to wonder, “Am I falling behind? Is something wrong with me?”Constant comparison can damage self-esteem. Fear of failure can create anxiety. Unrealistic expectations can leave people feeling inadequate, even when they are doing........

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