Hi People,

I think a big part of the problem is that a lot of us are perfectionists, and if we have a small setback we let totaly go and crash!

I was wondering if anyone had tips for staying focused on the long haul.

I suggest clicking the "Dr Sorotzkin" link in my signature. He has some good stuff on perfectionism. Both reading material and recorded lectures. Perfectionism is a BIG cause of stress, which leads to acting out of course.

Or you can follow dov's advice and get off your truck and get on to a trycycle.

Same idea. You are not perfect. Get over it.

I once made up this quote that some people liked.

Here's the quote: "I try to portray a 'perfect' image, but I am so much happier when I can accept my 'imperfect' reality."

You can see the thread here: guardyoureyes.com/forum/19-Introduce-Yourself/129022-Shalom-Aleichem#129596