What does being an adult mean to you?

It's always good to keep some kind of dream alive, yet it's not absolutely necessary...

I find that it helps shape my outlook towards something positive and deal with trivial nonsense everyday. Designate moments to let myself decompress and unwind. Having the right mindset can be an incredible test of the will. At times, which seems an extraordinary feat to not lose one's mind. Even so, when everyday is a slog and I constantly ask myself 'what for?'

Allowing for moments to be honest with myself and vent frustration in a manageable way reflects self-image more as I get older. Doing this so that it doesn't destroy myself or obliterate relationships that I can't afford to lose, because today could be the last. The self-sabotaging part of myself has always felt justified, but in hindsight has never been.

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