Looking over my life, there are a number of situations in which I felt shame for my “incompetence”.
I’ve quit numerous jobs, and it made me sad because I wasn’t strong enough to persevere.
I’m now only working part time and thinking of cutting my hours more, and I feel bad because I think I should be able to do more.
For a time, I wasn’t even able to shower because the shower head and my arms being above my head made me incredibly paranoid. I took “bucket baths” instead.
Maybe instead of feeling shame for my failures, there is a bright side?
What do you guys think? Is there a silver lining to these unfortunate events?
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The silver lining is that things don’t have to be done ‘perfectly,’ they just have to be done.
You’re trying your best, and that’s all you can do.
PS Did your parents have very high expectations for you?
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Ditch the pride and shame and just go for an even humility.
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My mother did. Is it that obvious? lol
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I used to worry what others think, I still do as to how I act, but I don’t worry about it much anymore cause I’m not doing anything illegal or bad, just living life and if others don’t like me, I really don’t care.
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every one always thought I was great
I am geeat, that is what must be reminded of
The reason I asked is because I was the kid who brought home the report card with five A’s and one B, and my father focused exclusively on the B.
I was wondering if you had that experience.