How to Give Up Perfectionism
Do you feel that everything needs to be ‘perfect’ before you start something, do something, or even think about it doing something? Perfectionism. How often do you allow this ‘ism’ to keep you from enjoying your day-to-day life by making perfect the enemy of progress?
To be honest, it almost kept me from doing this podcast. The perfection monster likes to take up space in our heads telling us things like: if you can’t do it perfectly don’t do it at all, don’t even think of trying something new because you won’t do it perfectly right away, just wait until the ‘perfect time’ when you feel ready, or don’t date or buy new clothes until you get to the perfect weight. If we allow it, this monster can rob us of doing what will bring us joy, fulfillment, fun, and from living whole-heartedly. I hope you’ll come with me to kick this ‘ism’s’ butt!
Not be missed take-ways:
1. Perfectionism is a thief and will keep you from being seen and from living a fulfilling life.
2. Stop caring about what other people think! As Brene Brown said, “You can’t ever do anything brave if you’re wearing the straight jacket of what will people think.”
3. We are all worthy and enough and deserve to live life whole-heartedly.
4. Don’t wait to do something you’ve been wanting to do. There is no perfect time, except now!
5. Love yourself, as is! Our belief in ourselves, just as we are, will be like water was to the wicked witch of the west and the Perfection monster will lose its power.
And your mission, that I hope you’ll choose to accept…
1) Think of 3 things that the Perfection Monster in your brain is keeping you from doing and write them down.
2) Pick one from that list.
3) Write down the worst-case scenario if you were to do it. And if it isn’t dangerous to you or anyone you know…
4) Come up with 3 baby steps that feel comfortable to start doing to get you closer to it.
5) Start with the first baby step—and let us know what happens!!!
Thank you so much for listening! And until the next time, live passionately, vulnerably, and keep loving later life!
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