It's not about 'what can I accomplish?' but 'what do I want to accomplish?' Paradigm shift.
One of the reasons we judge each other so harshly in this world of parenting is because... we perceive anyone else who's doing anything differently than what we're doing as criticizing our choices.
It’s no longer a question of can I do it. It’s a question of: Do I want to do it?
At the end of my life I want to be able to say I contributed more than I criticized.
How can we embrace rest and play if we've tied our self-worth to what we produce?
If we want to cultivate hopefulness, we have to be willing to be flexible and demonstrate perseverance. Not every goal will look and feel the same. Tolerance for disappointment, determination, and a belief in self are the heart of hope.