This is such a great post! I don’t relate to it because I went to university to have fun (also to ANU, but I studied archaeology) and have never suffered from perfectionism. I do, whoever, suffer from crushingly low self-esteem (from my childhood) and have genuine bouts of believing I am so dumb/stupid/pathetic/useless etc.
A very moving piece, Julia. Congrats on your Masters & for being so pragmatic in relation to the dreaded emotions that tried to de-rail you! A story of tenacity & resilience, with a lovely personal triumph to finish with. The journey is what counts & not the destination !
This is such a great post! I don’t relate to it because I went to university to have fun (also to ANU, but I studied archaeology) and have never suffered from perfectionism. I do, whoever, suffer from crushingly low self-esteem (from my childhood) and have genuine bouts of believing I am so dumb/stupid/pathetic/useless etc.
Thanks for reading, Jade! I didn’t realise you also went to ANU, how cool! I certainly did also have fun haha mixed in with everything else.
A very moving piece, Julia. Congrats on your Masters & for being so pragmatic in relation to the dreaded emotions that tried to de-rail you! A story of tenacity & resilience, with a lovely personal triumph to finish with. The journey is what counts & not the destination !