If I were to name my biggest fear, it would be atychiphobia, which is the fear of failure. This fear actually goes beyond simply worrying about not succeeding. For me, it’s the fear of letting down those I love, especially my parents and sister. They’re hard workers, and I want to live up to that. But this pressure can feel so heavy that is sometimes stops me from taking risks. Instead, I end up doing as told, being afraid to step out of line.

Finding Comfort in Escapes

When things don’t go my way, I tend to shut down. Panic sets in, and I often turn to my crying music playlist to feel understood (and hopefully some can relate to this!). Sometimes, I even use sleep as an escape, hoping that my worries might disappear when I wake up.

Graduation and Growing Anxiety

With graduation just two months away, this fear has only grown stronger. I feel nervous about stepping into the real world without a clear plan, and the thought of not getting everything right scares me. Recently, though, I watched a video by Vincent Chan called “I’m 29. If You’re in Your 20s, Watch THIS.” One takeaway that really stuck with me is the “7 rule.” It’s simple: if something won’t matter in seven years, don’t spend more than seven minutes stressing over it. This helped me realize that not every worry needs to consume me.

Embracing Failure as Growth

I’m starting to understand that my 20s are meant for figuring things out, making mistakes, and growing. Maybe failing is part of that journey, not something to fear. I just have to keep reminding myself that taking risks and learning from them will help me get closer to becoming the person I want to be.