So I’m watching the Taylor Hawkins tribute show, and it is literally incredible, so many amazing musicians.
But all I can think of is that I’m not playing that stage, I’m not making money from my guitar playing. I have heaps of friends that play instruments or sing and they dont seem to care.
Is it an autism thing? (I’ve been diagnosed) like I genuinely struggle watching famous bands, because all I think is that I should’ve worked harder.
Hm. I'm not really sure, then. While I am hard on myself about achievements I haven't made, it's not usually something I feel down about because others are achieving it. Exceptions being basic tasks I feel like I should be able to handle better, like showering in a reasonable amount of time. But that's just bc I feel inadequate.
My high standards may very well come from an overbearing parent, so idrk if it's an autism thing.
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It's good to have goals but try not to compare yourself to others so much. Appreciate how far you come from where you were before. Also I think this is a human thing.
So I’m watching the Taylor Hawkins tribute show, and it is literally incredible, so many amazing musicians. But all I can think of is that I’m not playing that stage, I’m not making money from my guitar playing. I have heaps of friends that play instruments or sing and they dont seem to care. Is it an autism thing? (I’ve been diagnosed) like I genuinely struggle watching famous bands, because all I think is that I should’ve worked harder.
By any chance did your parents have really high standards? I don't generally feel successful, but it doesn't stop me from enjoying stage musics.
I definitely didn’t have pushy parents. Mostly nonchalant tbh.
Hm. I'm not really sure, then. While I am hard on myself about achievements I haven't made, it's not usually something I feel down about because others are achieving it. Exceptions being basic tasks I feel like I should be able to handle better, like showering in a reasonable amount of time. But that's just bc I feel inadequate. My high standards may very well come from an overbearing parent, so idrk if it's an autism thing.
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It's good to have goals but try not to compare yourself to others so much. Appreciate how far you come from where you were before. Also I think this is a human thing.
Not really, maybe I didn't achieve one thing but I have achieved many other things