Anxiety Over Employment Among Young

I hold at least one faulty belief, one of those core beliefs that drives a person and helps them make decisions. I discovered this while doing some soul-searching recently. I think I have issues. So, as any sane person of my generation would do, I placed my sweaty palms upon the globe of AI. Humans have turned to oracles, crystal balls, runes, tarot cards, spirits of the trees, and the ancestors. Here is AI’s wisdom.

The belief “I must be seen”

Psychological Context

In a psychological context, particularly within cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), the idea of “I must be seen” often relates to a need for external validation or a fear of being overlooked, which can be linked to perfectionism and stress. 

• Need for Validation: This belief is often rooted in the need for others’ approval and validation, leading to an “exhausting existence” driven by the internal dialogue of constantly having to impress people.
• Perfectionism: It can manifest as a form of “socially prescribed perfectionism,” where an individual feels immense pressure to meet the high standards they believe others set for them to avoid judgment.
• Workplace Stress: This belief is listed as one of the “hidden beliefs fueling workplace stress,” where the individual may feel they must always be seen as competent or unable to say no.
• Pride vs. Humility: Some perspectives contrast this belief with humility, suggesting that “pride thinks: ‘I must be seen, heard, validated, recognized,'” while a more balanced mindset focuses on purpose beyond self-visibility. 

My Weird Ideas

• Take this pill and be thin (you’re too fat).
• Travel and learn new languages (be distracted and dissatisfied with your current situation)
• Enjoy fine dining and beautiful scenery (your current location is dull)
• Buy new items and redecorate older items (old is bad)
• Renew and regenerate your body (aging is a disease you can fight
• Be faster and stronger and smarter (if you stop, you lose and no one plays with the loser)

The mentality of today reminds me of how I thought as a child. I must keep up with my older brothers. Also, I felt I could never show my flaws. Vulnerability allows others to see my flaws. They see where they can take advantage of me. Or so it seems.

Like the tree whose roots grow deep and wide, it can live for hundreds of years. There are hidden strengths in all of us that keep us from falling into cheap tricks. I’m not easily broken. I’ve withstood many storms and will continue through many more.