Have faced this issue during quite a few instances, do not deny that I may sometimes be guilty of doing it myself. When faced with the pressure of doing something well to produce results, we will tend to forget about the process which is equally important.

This leads us to the balance between the tangible and intangible aspects of life. Both are important to living happily and healthily in this world. Yes, the tangible aspects are the hard true evidences of something being done, whether successfully or unsuccessfully. But we cannot deny that the intangible aspects are the ones that people normally remember by, they are the things that are there and yet not there which makes people want to continue doing something.

Other than the micro-picture vs the macro-picture, it is also very important to look at the short-term vs the long-term perspectives. Sometimes, it is very easy to look at other people and comment rather than upon ownself. Thus, it is crucial to have friends around you who will point out your strengths as well as your weaknesses. Such friends are hard to come by, it also depends on your personality whether you are able to befriend such people.

Many a times, I feel very disheartened, but just very grateful that I am not yet discouraged. There are many things in life that may seem small and insignificant, which are actually keeping me going more than often. Search within yourself. Be truthful, not hypocritical; because people can feel it.