I always think so little of myself

You sound like a perfectionist. I would start focusing on becoming a bit rough around the edges. Ask yourself what you are trying to prove and go from there.

I consider this a good trait and way to think . Just follow through with the pain and im sure it will lead you to a nicer place.
Truthfully there are no happy people as people who exist with sadness can bring them down. Im sure you want everybody to be happy?

I'm not a perfectionist. Nobody is perfect...

I just always want to do my best and make people happy.

Don't get pedantic.

You place extremely high standards for yourself so you can get validation from people. Like I said, look at making yourself rough around the edges. Put yourself first. Craft out a mission for yourself. Stop wallowing about it.

What kind of things should I start doing?

Sorry, I don't want to annoy you. Just need some advice.

Stop apologisng to me for starters.

Follow your passions, set goals for yourself, compare yourself to yourself yesterday, get satisfaction that you are the Captain of your own vessel.

Those are a few pillars to lean on. But I would consider reading this book as a core reading for this module.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/No-More-MR-Nice-Guy/dp/0762415339

Why stop apologising? I like to apologise!

Thank you for this though

Because then when you actually need to apologise, it will sound cheap.

Hi! I always think so little of myself and I just want to stop. I get anxiety, and for 7 weeks last year, I had to see someone about it. It really helped, but it hasn't gone completely.

It's just however much I try in things, I always feel like I could do more or I've not done enough. At work, I get praise from managers and supervisors etc, but I just look at my work and think like "I could do better". Like 5 people could thank me for my work, but I'll go home thinking there will always be someone better, or I've not done enough.

I've always tried to be a good friend to people, I love making people laugh, being there for them when they need me, but I just feel like I'm not a good enough friend or there will be a friend of theirs who is much better than me.

In college, I was never happy with the work I produced. I got a Triple Distinction grade, but during feedback with my tutor, if he'd praise me up, I'd always criticise my work, or say things I could do better.

I've always been like this, and it's getting me down lately. I get praised up about things, but I always feel like I don't do enough. How can I stop feeling like this? Thank you

You have very high standards

Hi! I always think so little of myself and I just want to stop. I get anxiety, and for 7 weeks last year, I had to see someone about it. It really helped, but it hasn't gone completely.

It's just however much I try in things, I always feel like I could do more or I've not done enough. At work, I get praise from managers and supervisors etc, but I just look at my work and think like "I could do better". Like 5 people could thank me for my work, but I'll go home thinking there will always be someone better, or I've not done enough.

I've always tried to be a good friend to people, I love making people laugh, being there for them when they need me, but I just feel like I'm not a good enough friend or there will be a friend of theirs who is much better than me.

In college, I was never happy with the work I produced. I got a Triple Distinction grade, but during feedback with my tutor, if he'd praise me up, I'd always criticise my work, or say things I could do better.

I'm not a perfectionist. Nobody is perfect...

I just always want to do my best and make people happy.

Since it helped before maybe seeing a counsellor/close friends/family might help to begin with to release your emotions and just let it out?



Thats good, youre trying to improve but just realise you gave it your best, an no one can demand more, youre only human, not a robot



Yeah sometimes its actually the chemistry that gives off a weird vibe, are you trying to make friends with ppl with similar intrests/hobbies/morals/topics??



Huh how do you react to criticism then? Do you criticise yourself further? Maybe youre a person who like balance, every compliment must be balanced for you?

I'm the same. A dear friend of mine told me to stop that for a while and try to make myself happy. I burst into tears, because I didn't know how, or more like where to start.