My family plans these elaborate vacations that take months to organize perfectly, and by the time we've researched every detail and booked the ideal everything, we're all exhausted before we even leave and the kids have grown out of whatever stage made us want to take the trip in the first place. My spouse thinks I'm the problem but they do it too and our vacations have become more stressful than staying home.
More people experience this than they realize.
The pursuit of the perfect family experience is consuming the time and energy needed to actually enjoy it.
“Where Are You with Perfectionism and time?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.