All or Nothing

I tend to have a very all or nothing personality. I can be very driven, determined, and persistent but this can often come at a cost and there are downsides. This I am sure is what leads to much of my anxiety and focus on perfectionism. I am also really agitated and cannot relate to others that are not as driven.

This manifests itself in my fitness and healthy eating journey. For example, If I eat a doughnut in the morning at breakfast I most likely will say "screw it" and either each junk for the rest of the day and/or not workout. Or if I cannot get a full workout in I will not do anything at all and just sit on the couch. Neither of these are healthy options.

Finding a balance to this is difficult because I do become overwhelmed with guilt from having that one cheat item or not getting a full workout in. We are all our own worst enemies, right? I am working on being kind to myself and controlling my self talk. Interestingly enough the recommendations for anxiety and stress are sleep, healthy eating, exercise, and mediation.

How do you regulate your anxiety/perfectionism and still achieve your goals?