Forgive me if this sounds shallow but I’ve recently been coming to the realization that being admired is what makes me feel the most fulfilled in life and that without it I feel useless and bored. For instance, I work in the film industry and my job is extremely tiring and the hours are long and sometimes I consider quitting, but it’s also a huge privilege to be working on massive productions and most people outside of the sets I work on think highly of what I do and I get a lot of attention for it. Work is just an example but my need for admiration also applies to other aspects of my life. It’s not an issue for now because I’m young and have a lot going for me, but one day I’m going to be old, wrinkly, settled down, and not have much going on.
If you’re someone that has experienced this feeling, how have you found ways to feel fulfilled differently?