Having renovation done in house and feel overwhelmed!

[oetegenn1976]

Not sure if its normal,  but I'm constantly worrying and obsessing about the building work thats happening. 

We've been in our new house since January and I have always wanted a utility room doing, and when I want something doing I do it! So I've got these builders in to knock through to my garage.  

I've also got someone coming round to replace my conservatory roof tomorrow! I know.....

Thing is I'm a perfectionist and want a good job doing! This is causing me to look at every detail and stress endlessly about nothing really.   I'm glad I have a doorway through now, instead of going all the way round to the garage. 

Just wish I would just let them get on with it and stop stressing, husband isn't bothered but I am! 

Any advice welcome! As my head is going to explode with stress and anxiety. 

[taurean]

Your husband is the one to emulate. he has obviously elected to go with Taurean's problem solving rule -  having made the various selections and choices of firm, style with you - accepted  things and dismissed all anxiety about the outcome.

It's never good to be focused on perfection - and if you are trying to impose it on others, you will put pressure on yourself and get into a state. 

Trust the workers - and learn to accept what risk you haven't been able to  eliminate by choices.

We had a new roof, and some damp works, last  year. Very disruptive, but we put our faith in the firms we had chosen, got friendly with the workmen - and got distracted to other things while they worked .  We kept a firm control over them nevertheless, just make sure they know that you are keeping that watchful eye on them, so they aren't tempted to lessen standards.