Sometimes I feel I will not accomplish what I want in life. I want to be there already, not a work in progress. I am more of a perfectionist than I like to admit. I have a really hard time being patient with myself. How many times have I heard or read " you did not get in this situation overnight, so don't expect to get out of it overnight", and I still do? I took up piano playing and painting for this very reason--to work on being patient with myself, and to prove that it is ok not to be perfect. Still, I persist in this thought process. I am making headway and I am proud of myself. Even if it is baby steps, I have taken those baby steps. Perhaps things aren't changing in the ways I want, nor at the rate I would like, but I am making progress. Rome was not built in a day, right? I need to love and embrace where I am now. Lately there just seems to never be enough time for everything..
ok, latest successes.....
-exercise program is going really well.
-diet is improving
-drinking more water
-sleeping better again
-work is going well
-finances are holding up ok
-my painting is almost finished
-my room is half cleaned
-I made my tape and have listened to it several times.
-I have a schedule made up
-classes are progressing.
-I found somewhere to donate all my books to.
Patience is a virtue. I guess I should work on an affirmation about patience and effort. I feel a little less frustrated now, so I am off to get some work done.
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Chage of attitude
It sounds like you've got plenty of energy doing all these things. First you have to admit that.Secondly you can get any considerable results only by accumulating short term goals. And the most important thing is to enjoy the life. It's as important as accomplishments itself.
Usually, I am too easy on myself, and you are too hard on yourself. Let's change this attitude.