Psychologists describe various common thinking errors--thoughts that cause us to fall short of what we would otherwise accomplish or enjoy. One of the most common of these, and maybe the biggest faulty thinking error that I suffer from, is "all or nothing thinking".
"Either this blog post has to be perfect or it's not worth writing." Is this the thought that has led me to not write for 4 months in this blog? Yes, I've been traveling far more on business than ever. But I feel bad when I don't blog for months.
When I succumb to "all or nothing" thinking, I tend to go overboard and neglect my family if I pursue my personal interests. That is not OK. But could I have it all if I was willing to be satisfied with less? If I change from "all or nothing" to "some or nothing", can I do everything my family needs AND satisfy my interests?
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