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[quote=Anonymous]When I set out to accomplish something and succeed, I almost never feel any joy in that accomplishment.  I suspect I'm this way because I always expect myself to meet a goal.   The feeling I get isn't joy or a sense of accomplishment but rather a sense of "meeting expectations" or "of course I did what I set out to do."

Examples in the last year are a big promotion at work, running several events for DS's scout troop, a medium sized DIY project, seeing DD go off to college as a happy kid, planning a great overseas vacation and others.

I want to feel the joy of success that I see others feeling, but it is mostly missing from my life.  This robs me of opportunities to feel good to balance out when I'm feeling down for some reason.

When I don't meet a goal, I'm pretty good at taking that in stride and not being devastated.

As a kid, I was viewed as an overachiever by friends, teachers, parents and myself.  I'm sure this contributed to high expectations for myself.

Is anybody else like this?  How have you dealt with it?

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