Successful people often say that there must be a goal in life. Not everyone agrees with this, or not always.
But if you think about it: is it really impossible to just live your life and not strive for anything? Could it really make someone worse off?
Scientists have suggested what a life without a goal can lead to, and also talked about the disadvantages of purposefulness, as reported by Psychology Today.
Let's start with the disadvantages of determination
There is one major drawback to strong motivation: by concentrating on one thing, you can miss out on a lot of interesting things.
It seems like a minor problem, but with age, interests change and goals too.
Disadvantages of Not Having a Goal
If a person does not know what to strive for, does not have hobbies and interests, this leads to disappointment in life.
In society, people who do not strive for self-determination are called weaklings. Often you can hear even more offensive expressions, and these people are also sometimes diagnosed with depression.
What to do if there is no goal
According to psychologists, this is not such a problem.
All you need to do is change your outlook on life and imagine how exciting it can be.
At the same time, it is important to remain yourself, because without this it is impossible to be happy and maintain mental health.
But even an aimless life has its advantages: it is considered a whole springboard for change.
Conclusion
Psychologists say that in youth it is difficult to distinguish the present from temptation and to determine the goal.
That's why many people in middle age often reconsider their beliefs and make radical changes to their lives.
This means that the absence of a goal at a certain point in life opens up new opportunities for a person.
And to understand yourself, you need to give your brain space to think.
Author: Igor Zur