Does anyone here struggle with perfectionism?
I have known this about myself since I was a kid. I have always had high, rigid and unreasonable expectations for myself- and others.
When I quit smoking, at first I try to be perfect at everything- exercise, eat right, etc.
So when I realize I'm doing this, I end up taking a step back. I have been too hard on myself and on those around me for too long. No one is perfect, right?
I feel much better as I try to accept myself for me, and stop trying to save the world and solve everyone's problems. It feels selfish, even though it is not- I cannot change people around me!
The awesome thing is I WANT to change my thinking and perspective so that I am not so critical on myself and others.
I don't know how related this is to smoking, but I notice every time I have quit I fall back into this extreme perfectionist trap.
