[TickTock]

Also, being aware of 'acceptable standards' can help.

I'm somewhat of a perfectionist. Once we fenced in the rear of our lot (sides were done by the owners on each side, and everyone else on the street had done back fencing).

When we finished, I looked down the fence - and was horrified at the unevenness - was about to tear the whole thing down (seriously!) - when I let my gaze travel down to the rest of the back fences - ours was the straightest (and many of the others had been done by professional fencing contractors)! I then decided I was being unreasonable, and left the fence as it was.

You can be keenly aware of any imperfections in work you've done. Try taking a look at the grout in other folks' houses...