Why is it that others will expect so much from you when you can't seem to expect that much of yourself?

Answer 1

I used to get the same thing from people and so does my son. Human beings have the ability to adapt (some more than others, true). And we all have different abilities. BUT, we live in a society (mine is Western) that is VERY narrow. Cultural ideas of what is good, acceptable, beautiful are all very rigid. Look at the way almost all clothing models look anorexic. We are also expected to "MAKE" something of ourselves, have ambition, etc. But we can be both skilled and valued without making anything of ourselves.
Like my son and I, I suspect that you are more intelligent and have the capacity for more talent than this rigid world can find a use for. FORTUNATELY for the human race, there are lots of good hearted people who can see our potentials beyond the narrow slots our culture tries to stick us in.
Maybe their positiveness feels painful if you are in a negative place. Try not to resent them, even if their vision for your life is not your True Path in life. Just try to believe that there is more to you than meets the eye (your eye?). Good luck.

Answer 2

Because people have always been that way. Everyone has different standards that we use in day to day life. Not everyone's standards are the same. People will "expect" you to live up to their standards, and when they are disappointed you know it. I also though wouldn't set your expectations low. See something that you want. Grab It! People are capable of amazing things if you really set your mind to it. You have to want to do whatever it takes to get what you want. Hope this helped.

Answer 3

that happens when you don't love yourself.you have to love yourself first or do things for yourself before doing for others.