Not always reaching your potential is okay, but overthinking it is a problem

(Edith Cowan University) Having aspirations helps us navigate life in a meaningful and fulfilling way, but it can also cause psychological distress when hopes are left unfulfilled.New Edith Cowan University (ECU) research has found that it's not failing to make progress toward our 'ideal-self' that is problematic but rather the tendency to focus on that lack of progress in a negative way that leads to psychological distress.

from EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science http://bit.ly/2IuUJOC