I'm sorry to hear that. Unfortunately it's not as simple as just being compassionate to oneself. One can only be compassionate to themselves once they've tamed their inner critic. This is something I'm working towards by meditation.
I forgot one crucial expression in English when asked to give instructions to a foreigner applying for a residence card.I've been beating myself up the whole afternoon.
Why am I still striving for perfection?
I had to get it off my chest. Imho, it was the only weak point of the interview.
But I want this job sooo badly.
Btw. Do I have to add that I came back home with a horrible sciatica?