I have been a major perfectionist most of my life. As my health has gone down, I have had to 'allow' myself to be more sloppy. That has actually had some good results. Freehand art is actually easier when you give yourself more leeway.
Do any of you have trouble with self expectations that have gotten harder to accomplish? Are you able to just put those expectations aside or lower the standards or find replacements?
Hmmm, never ever thought of myself as a perfectionist. My house has always been a mess, even messier now that fibro is my housekeeper. I worked with speical kids so whatever they did was just perfect :) But as for my work...hate to admit it. But it is only my stuff I am hard on. I don't seem to have become easier on myself for the outcome. But the deadlines seem to have gotten further from the beginning. I used to be the best multi tasker. I could handle deadlines of yesterday with ease. You need the modification done yesterday sure :) used to be the harder the deadline the more I enjoyed the job. Now, I still enjoy the jobs but give me lots of time. One thing at a time, plenty of time to redo it. Feels strange, I have tried to accept my self as I do the people I used work with. Maybe fibro will make that possible.
Wow---I also have always been a perfectionist. It is my worst enemy now. I have a very hard time bringing my expectations down. Most of my flares can be traced directly back to my perfectionism (is that a word?) I have no answers as I haven't figured it out yet. It continues to be a daily struggle Hugs-Jazzy
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