BlackLovely Posted June 29, 2010 Posted June 29, 2010 I am often told that I'm too hard on myself. This has occured both in my personal and professional life. I rarely give myself a chance to make mistakes when I'm learning something new; I get very angry and frustrated with myself. I often feel that if I cannot to something exceptionally well, I should not do it. I need suggestions on how to stop this self destructive pattern.
Ruby Slippers Posted July 1, 2010 Posted July 1, 2010 I'm the same way. Very hard driving and only satisfied with the absolute best performance from myself. I am very patient with my friends and other people, but often not very compassionate with myself. The advice my counselor gave me is to look at myself from outside, as I would look at a friend, and be curious and compassionate about what I'm going through. Sometimes it helps. But for me, it's a constant struggle. I'm working on it.
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