You are going to constantly be self-defeated if you’re always trying to be perfect at everything. The fact is that’s impossible, and we can only do our best.

Hello Soccergirl. Welcome to DS.

I'll second the notion that the quest for perfection is a self-defeating quest. At best, "perfection" is a matter of opinion. One person's perfection is another person's disaster. Even within a strictly personal lifetime, what is perfect at 12 is seldom so perfect at 17.

I'll add on the opine that comparing yourself to others is another self-defeating pass time. No matter how well you know another person, you don't get to **know** their inner workings. Comparing **my** insides to **your** outsides is not a fair comparison. At work, you will probably pick up speed if you stop wasting time on those inaccurate and useless comparisons.

But I'm just opining. . .

Gentle support while you find the answers that work for you. Welcome aboard

Welcome to the anxiety board at DS.

You've taken the important first step in writing it out.

You started with your beginning level, learning all the new skills at a pace that provides you with the ability to do what you learned properly, carefully, and with positive results.

Do. Not. Compare. Your. Work. To. Other's. Work.

Keep a journal so you see what you are doing to improve your skills, knowledge, and ability for your well-being.

Perfect is just a word.

Best wishes as you find your better balance.

First, it sounds like you're a very dedicated and hard-working person, someone most employers would love to have. Just do your job, come in our time, and don't be unduly hard on yourself.

Thank you everyone for the advice and kind words, and a lot of people say that about me actually, I always doubt myself about it but it makes me feel happy when people come to acknowledge me :)

That's great that you are working, and I am sure you are doing a great job!

I agree with the others. Don't compare what you're doing with any other people. We are all unique and different.

Just keep doing your job. You've been there 3 months, so they obviously like your work.

Keep up the good work! :)

It sounds like you're doing great already! The fact you were nervous about getting the job on top of school work says a lot about you, keep doing what you're doing and the job will naturally become easier and you'll get to know your co-workers more too, Take each day as it comes and try not to compare yourself (I know it's easier said than done) but it'll make you so much more relaxed :)

I agree with what everyone else is saying. Don’t be so hard on yourself, and try not to compare yourself to others. They had there time of learning as well, and I’m sure during that time they were not as quick as they are now. Give yourself the time you need to learn so you can excel. You’ve been there 3 months, and they haven’t fired you yet so you must be doing something right!

Welcome to DS I know how you feel I went in catering straight from school I was the youngest working in a big hotel at 16 yrs I was slowly to start with but you do get faster in time I know its not easy but you can do it don't give up, just say to your self I can and will do this you are doing well.. Good luck.