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“The Weight of Expectations: How to Handle Stress Without Losing Yourself in Your Family’s Desires”
“We just want what’s best for you.”“You need to make the family proud.”“Don’t disappoint us — think of our sacrifices.” If you’re a South Asian teen, chances are you’ve felt the crushing pressure of being everything your family expects — successful, obedient, and “perfect.” But somewhere between trying to be the ideal child and honoring your own dreams, you may have started to feel lost. The truth? You are not here just to fulfill someone else’s script.You have a right to your own voice — and your own peace. Why the Pressure Feels So Heavy In South Asian households, expectations often sound like love. And sometimes, they are. But they…
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The Pressure Cooker: How Career Expectations Weigh on Mental Health
South Asian Mental Health • Career Pressure • Perfectionism • Academic Burnout • Generational Expectations • Professional Success vs. Personal Wellness 🎓 “Doctor, engineer, or disgrace.” In many South Asian households, career success isn’t just encouraged — it’s expected. But when your worth is tied to your title, salary, or degrees, the pressure can quietly suffocate your sense of self. 📊 Demographics Snapshot (Canva-style image idea) Title: Who Feels the Pressure Most?Design: Clean grid with character icons showing students, young adults, and parents.Data: 📚 The “Success = Worth” Trap Growing up, many of us weren’t taught to ask, “What do I enjoy?” — only “What will make my parents proud?”Success…
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