Struggling with Ambition and Happiness

I agree that career "success" isn't everything but i would be mindful of a potentially perfectionist mindset. it could be that you don't want to do the assignment because you already know you can't get a good grade on it, etc.

I think both perspectives are right! You know yourself best and I do think you should trust yourself in what you want. Since I don’t know the situation I don’t want to overstep and explain what your family thinks when I don’t know them but I do agree that you shouldn’t give up on yourself either. It’s totally understandable and I’m sorry your in a conflicting situation. I hope it works out well for you

There is nothing wrong with “ intentional living” or “slow living” that’s a choice you make for yourself and damn who disagrees! Success comes in more forms than just money, stressful jobs and material things.

Another day late. I’m in a self destructive spiral I can’t get out of :(

Yes I can relate