Is it possible to put too much pressure on yourself?

[Sylvina]

Having gotten involved in some discussions lately, I have to ask, is there such a thing as putting too much pressure on yourself? This started in another thread, but I didn't want to take away from current discussions, so here I am. Under my pen standards for myself, I'm averaging about 5.3k in damage as NIN on O9S with my static. I regard myself as a garbage player because of those numbers. My question is two fold.

Is it possible that I'm being too harsh on myself? (I have reason to believe that my numbers are bad made on other discussions I've been involved in on the forums)

The other question is, is it possible to put too much pressure on yourself, whether it's in casual or raiding content?

Yes you are. I have the same problem. I know I'm too hard on myself and its ruining my enjoyment of the game and my motivation to get better in efficiently but I cant help it. But like me, you should never give up. becuase you WILL succeed eventually if you honestly keep trying. just as I will. Anyone can do any content they desire if they put in the work. Yes ultimate too. How do you think those players got where they are? hard work. they're not naturally any better than you or me.