Breaking Away From Overly High Expectations of Yourself (& Others)

Our families and our patriarchal society have taught us to have extremely high expectations of ourselves and others. And yet, both can lead to deep disappointment.
What if the expectations we set for ourselves are so high that we must eventually fall from the pedestal we set ourselves upon?
Could it be that we're actually moving along the current of life, doing just fine, and it's not that we're doing a poor job, but the lens we see ourselves through is the problem?
Is it possible that when we get bent out of shape about how others don't do unto us as we would do unto them. . . it's because the standards we hold ourselves to are too high?
And crucially, if we let ourselves off the hook, might we be able to do the same for others more easily?
In this episode, Jessica looks at these questions and the possible answers, along with a couple of important practices. One for empowerment around lowering expectations of yourself and another for increasing self-compassion as you work this growing edge.
P.S. A big thanks to Ecuador for putting me in position 26 for mental health podcasts. Es muy especial para mí, especialmente porque el podcast no está en español. Tal vez algún día haga algunos episodios en español. ¡Muchas gracias!
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The One Day You Finally Knew: For Folx Breaking Away podcast is produced and edited by Jessica Chasnoff, a recovering perfectionist who is always on a learning curve. While she is a psychologist, this podcast is not a substitute for mental health services. If you're struggling with mental health concerns, please reach out to a professional near you.
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