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I can empathize with this. Add in the fact that the older I get, the more impressive my project needs to be in order to impress myself. It's a form of self-sa

I can empathize with this. Add in the fact that the older I get, the more impressive my project needs to be in order to impress myself. It's a form of self-sabotage, but by realizing that I don't have to build something great in 1 day, it helps. What are your strategies to cope with this?

headcanon 8y ago
That seems like a symptom of comparing yourself with some ultimate, unrealistic version of what you think you should be. Kind of like learning guitar in your 30's and getting discouraged when you see talented 16-year-olds on youtube getting famous. I cope with that by 1) realizing that everyone's journey is different, and 2) realizing that even though I'm not a famous artist or whatever, I have a unique background that can bring value to people in the way I'm comfortable with. Also as you get older you recognize what's really valuable in life (friends, happiness, etc.), and the things you thought were important when you were younger (getting rich/famous) are actually really shallow.