You Will Never Meet Everyone’s Expectations – And That’s Okay

In the little world we live in, it often feels like expectations surround us at every turn. Opinions come from everywhere—what you should do, what you should have, how you should present yourself. It’s exhausting. It’s overwhelming. And sometimes, it’s consuming. 

For the longest time, I let these opinions shape me. I overthought every decision, afraid of what people might say, worried about disappointing someone, or feeling like I needed to fit into a mold that was never made for me. I felt like I had to tick every box, meet every invisible standard, and somehow be everything to everyone.

But the truth is, you will never meet everyone’s expectations. And honestly? That’s the most freeing realization you will ever have.

We spend so much of our time trying to be understood, to be accepted, to prove our worth in ways that society deems important. But what if you stopped? What if you let go of the noise, the judgment, and the endless pressure—and simply followed what you feel pulled towards? What if you trusted your gut, believed in your dreams, and stopped waiting for the approval that may never come?

I’ve been there. I was afraid to start this side hobby of mine, scared of judgment, scared of failure. I had limiting beliefs that whispered, Who are you to do this? What if you’re not good enough? But one day, I decided to quiet those voices. I chose to break free from the narrative that told me I had to be a certain way, to achieve success on someone else’s terms.

And you can too.

The things that set your soul on fire? They’re not accidents. They’re your calling. So, chase them. Run towards what excites you, even if no one else understands it. Be proud of what you believe in, even if it doesn’t align with the expectations placed upon you. Because, at the end of the day, the only approval that truly matters is your own.

So don’t overthink it. Don’t wait for permission. Just go for it.

Because the world needs you—not a version of you molded by expectations, but the real, unfiltered, unapologetic you. And that is more than enough.