I think this is called a shouldy approach to life[1] and it can cause you to feel frustrated and bored or angry. I can relate from experience when we used to go after made up deadlines. Sometimes the best strategy is to just STOP and let things be. Think of a time when you over exerted yourselves to achieve things you think were really important at that moment but the effect they have on your life now isn't that much.
[1] http://www.samuelthomasdavies.com/should-statements/