Between Ambition and Mindfulness: The Art of Balancing Work and Family

In the ever-changing and increasingly complex working world, many people face the challenge of balancing family and career while also meeting their own - often very high - expectations. Wanting to do everything right can be a positive character trait that leads to excellent results, but it can also have a downside and negatively impact both work and private life.

Imagine you have completed an important project and proudly present your result.  But instead of receiving recognition, you focus only on the supposed mistakes and imperfections.   Perfectionism makes you doubt whether you're good enough, while your family and friends congratulate you and admire your performance.

We want to explore the two sides of perfectionism and show you how to get the best of both worlds. Learn more about the role of internal drivers and how they affect our behavior. We highlight personal resources and resilience as important tools for dealing with everyday challenges.

You will also receive practical tips on how to transform perfectionism into a positive force and find a balanced path between success and well-being. Discover how you can find your own balance between self-expectation and joy of life.

Effects of High Expectations on Personal Performance 

Permanently high Demands and readiness to perform in work and private life can have a significant impact on a person's mental and physical health. The constant pursuit of the optimum and perfect results can lead to a variety of negative consequences:

1. Exhaustion:  Wanting to meet these demands creates internal pressure. Sometimes very perceptibly, sometimes more subtly, but permanently. 

2. Self-doubt:  The constant worry of not meeting expectations can lead to a strong inner restlessness and impair self-esteem. Self-esteem is the subjective assessment of one's own worth, abilities, and significance as an individual, independent of external influences and achievements. It significantly influences a person's self-confidence, self-acceptance, and emotional well-being.