Is it normal to feel bad after accomplishing your goals?

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I find that whenever I accomplish something big, I am happy for a little while, however, the happiness and jubilation wear off quickly. I start feeling sad or depressed over what I haven't accomplished. It sucks because I can never just bask in the moment so to speak. There's always something else that I haven't done or have failed to do that takes over my mind. It's really frustrating. I can never seem to give myself the credit and praise I deserve.

I set really high standards for myself and I have big aspirations for myself and my future. I aim to the best at everything I do. I can't seem to give myself a break. Does anyone feel the way I do? Is there anything I can do about this?

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  • MangoTango
    9 years ago

    You like to chase? The hunt? You like being in the game perhaps?
    I don't know, but I like you. You have high aspirations as you said. I love people like you. You don't settle. What's wrong exactly? Jump into whatever you desire to accomplish.

    Its ok not to dwell on your past accomplishments.

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  • Bobblahblah
    9 years ago

    Relax.

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  • thegypsysailor
    9 years ago

    You sound like a glass half empty sort of person. Oh well, those people live perfectly wonderful lives just like their opposites, the glass half full sort.

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