@time Ambition can feel like a dirty word in the era of quiet quitting and the Great Resignation. Many people have realized that an always-striving mindset can come at a cost to mental wellness. Research has also linked chasing extrinsic goals­, such as power, to anxiety and depression. But is abandoning your ambition outright the secret to inner peace? Not necessarily. Instead, research suggests, the key is harnessing your ambition for a goal that serves your well-being. Tap the link in our bio for more research-backed tips on how to be ambitious without sacrificing your mental health. Illustrations by Sol Cotti for TIME