Our performance should always be considered in the context of our circumstances.
You may feel disappointed about the standard with which you completed a task, but if there’s a lot going in your life then simply getting it done was a major achievement.
You may wish you responded with more warmth during a conversation, but if you’re dealing with a lot of stress then you may have held yourself really well.
You may be bummed that you didn’t exercise today, but if you had to take care of an unexpected event then you may have done an excellent job with your prioritisation.
So whenever you’re reflecting on your actions, always frame your assessment with “Given the circumstances…”.
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