May 16, 2011 11:18
I've been struggling lately with feeling absolutely overwhelmed. Seems I go through this every few months. I think I can do much more than I really can. I overload myself with projects, chores, even dreams and goals. Too much. More than any one person could reasonably accomplish. And then I berate myself for not being able to follow through. Or even for not pursuing a goal assiduously enough. I was taught to strive for perfection. Talk about unrealistic goals. I've spent too much of my life striving for perfection. There's no end to that. No matter how much I do, how many things I accomplish, I'll always know I could have done better if I'd tried a little harder. I need to remind myself to strive for happiness instead.
goals,
mindfulness,
buddhism,
guilt