The Promotion I Prayed For Almost Destroyed Me Until I Learned How to Fix What Broke
I had been working at the same company for years, quietly putting in effort, learning, and waiting for an opportunity to grow. When the promotion I had prayed for finally came, I was thrilled. I believed it was the answer to my hard work, the reward I had been waiting for.
But the joy didn’t last.
Almost immediately after taking the position, the pressure became overwhelming. Responsibilities multiplied, expectations soared, and I felt stretched in every direction. Colleagues who had been supportive suddenly acted distant. Decisions I made were questioned constantly. I began doubting myself at every turn.
The stress started affecting my health. I stopped sleeping, lost my appetite at times, and felt a constant tension in my chest. At work, even small tasks felt like mountains. At home, I was irritable, tired, and emotionally distant from family and friends. I had gotten the promotion I wanted but instead of happiness, it brought fear and exhaustion.
I tried talking to friends and mentors. I even considered stepping down. Nothing seemed to work. Every day felt heavier than the last. I kept asking myself, Why is this happening? Why can’t I handle what I prayed for?
