How to overcome perfectionism
I woke up this morning thinking about PERFECTIONISM following a recent conversation.
And just as autumn is the season of letting go.
What if we let go of perfectionism?
What would that look and feel like?
What is it that keeps us in the pursuit of perfectionism?
Fear?
Uncertainty?
Rejection?
Judgement?
Imagine how liberating it would be to pursue wholeness rather than perfectionism.
What is perfect anyway?
Perfection is striving for that bright, shiny thing.
The thing that once you have will make everything perfect and ok.
Perfection is impossible to keep up with.
It is impossible to sustain for a length of time.
For when we let our ideas of perfectionism fall, we can learn so much about ourselves.
We can grow and evolve.
It's the imperfect qualities that can make us whole.
To be our true whole selves.
Mind-body-soul.
You do not need to be perfect to be whole.
Perfectionism is the tendency to set excessively high standards for oneself and to be overly critical of one’s performance. It can lead to anxiety, stress, and feelings of inadequacy, as individuals may feel they can never meet their expectations. This mindset can also hinder productivity, as the fear of making mistakes may prevent people from taking action and moving forward.
The following are a few ways to support you in moving through perfectionism and overcoming it.
Set Realistic Goals. Create smaller and more manageable SMART goals.
Embrace Imperfection. It is important for personal growth and development whilst developing resilience.
Celebrate the small wins in life.
Don’t compare yourself to others. We are all on our own journey in life.
Don’t be afraid to talk about your feelings with those you love or a qualified professional.
Much love,
Katie xx
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