Never Satisfied? Here's What Happens

We’re living in a time that overwhelms us with possibility.
Travel, career changes, new relationships, endless paths for self-development—choices are everywhere. And alongside all of that, there’s often this inner voice, this quiet (or loud) belief that says: “If I try hard enough, I should be able to have it all.”

At first glance, that can sound like freedom. But, sometimes, what looks like freedom on the surface quietly becomes pressure: the pressure to live it all, achieve it all, and never miss a chance.

This era of global connection, individualism, and constant stimulation has opened more doors than ever before. So we keep scrolling, comparing, imagining, planning, chasing. We dream of better versions of ourselves, better cities to live in, better jobs, deeper love stories, more aligned “next steps.” And yet—rarely do we arrive.

Because that pursuit—that constant chasing—often doesn’t come from curiosity alone. It’s not just about growth; it’s often about escape. We hope the next opportunity will ease the quiet discomfort we carry inside. But, beneath that restless search, there’s often a deeper belief: Maybe I’m not enough as I am. So we keep moving, hoping the “next thing” will fix what feels off within us—yet more often, it only deepens the sense of emptiness.

But what if the issue isn’t the abundance of choice?
What if the real question is: What am I hoping these choices will fix for me?

When we always hold on to plan B—or C, or D—it’s easy to stay halfway in.
We tell ourselves, “If this doesn’t work, I’ll just try something else.”
And while there’s nothing wrong with changing your mind, there’s something powerful—maybe even healing—about going all in, about being present enough to commit to something, even if it’s not perfect, especially when the search itself is becoming a distraction from the deeper work of self-connection.

Because the problem isn’t always the choice. It’s the illusion that one more choice will finally make us feel complete.
That the next new thing will finally bring peace to our restless mind.

The truth is: constantly keeping our options open can be heavy, not because choice is something bad—but because we’ve placed so much hope on what it will fix for us.

So instead of asking, What should I do next?, maybe ask:

• What am I afraid to feel if I stop moving?
• What discomfort am I trying to outrun?
• What would it take to feel at home right here, in this life I’ve already chosen?

That’s the first step toward clarity: not finding the perfect path, but becoming rooted enough to walk the one you're on with presence and intention. Because when we’re always wondering what else is out there, it’s hard to feel grounded. We confuse curiosity with anxiety. We mistake possibility for pressure. We chase so many versions of who we could become that we forget to fully be who we already are. And that can be mentally and emotionally exhausting!

So if you’ve been feeling restless, or like something’s missing, maybe the answer isn’t out there. Maybe the real shift begins inside:

• When you stop chasing something new to fix something old and within.
• When you pause long enough to ask what you’re really longing for.
• When you stop performing for the next opportunity and start arriving fully in your own life.

Because real satisfaction doesn’t come from having every door open. It comes from choosing one, walking through it, and staying long enough to make it your own.

Freedom isn’t in constantly changing your life—it’s in showing up fully to the life you’ve chosen. When you do, you might just realize: You’ve been standing in the life you were searching for all along.

When more choices don’t lead to more fulfilment, it is not really about the next opportunity... but now you know it! :)

Warmly, 

Andressa