Many years ago in primary school, a classmate told me that “everyone is better at something than someone”. It’s a simple phrase, but it stayed with me, and when I wish I could be as good as average, it’s the phrase I turn to.
I don’t feel ‘good’ at anything; I accept it when people say I am, but I don’t believe it. I can accept that I’m better at that thing than someone else though, and that’s a positive step.
I too love writing. I’ve never had any training except English O level, but would love too.
What I have done, is offer to write for the PTA. I write newsletters, flyers, letters, text messages; whatever is needed. It’s great experience, and I enjoy it. I was already a member, but this is something I can do that I’m better at than someone else.
If you have school age children, maybe this is something you can do to gain confidence.
Like pp, I’ve accepted I’ll never be perfect, and I’m ok with that. What’s left after perfection? I’m happy to keep learning, and keep improving.
If you cast a stranger’s eye over your life, they will not shrug an ‘average’ at you. There will be areas that will be shining out as above average.
By all means focus on your children, but don’t forget you’re a role model to them. Don’t forget to focus on you too 