Sarah Linton
Professional & Personal Coach
Your Gift of Imperfection?
Perfection: High Achievements can also mean inner conflict and a mega weight on our shoulders.
Aspiring for Perfection is a playground for Anxiety & Fear of Failure.
It keeps your inner brilliance from surfacing & blocks you from moving forward.
In Brene Brown’s iconic Book – The Gift of Imperfection (2010) – Brene’s Research shows..
(If you haven’t come across this gold already ….. Link above to try it on for free on Audible)
Ouch….Feel that? I know I have.
Is it your time to embrace uncertainty and say ‘peace’ to perfectionism?
Perfectionism:
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This wisdom from contributors will Inspire you.
I know someone needs to see this today and if this hits the mark for you, you are part of my purposeful life & I’m grateful for you.
It can help you stop craving perfection, accept yourself, and achieve beautiful things through the process.
Perfection is impossible.
Here’s what famous writers, philosophers, and other leaders in life have to say about Perfectionism.
Kintsugi:
Perfection with flaws
I love the Japanese Art concept of Kintsugi. It’s the act of putting broken pottery pieces back together with gold.
It nourishes my being that it is built on the idea that you can create an even stronger, more beautiful piece of art by embracing flaws and imperfections.
I wholeheartedly believe the same applies to us humans.
Perfection or
Perfectly Imperfect?
I’m putting this out there to stretch your thinking.
Have the Courage to be Perfectly Imperfect so you can:
- Create your adventures and go have them
- Chase your dreams
- Feel a natural high in the process
- Love yourself, your body & your mind
- Nourish yourself with soul food
AND - Shine in your imperfect glory
However this has touched you, it may be useful for you to check out our Blog to discover the different aspects of high Achievers and Perfectionists.
TOC BLOG: 8 signs you may be a Perfectionist
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Self Care is another HOT topic and very present for many!
As part of our Quote Gallery Series – we worked one up for Self Care to Nourish your eyes,
Inspire you and assure you that you are far from alone.
Grab a cuppa and check it out HERE.
Do you have a favourite we can add to future gallery’s?
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Takeaways: Perfection
- You are enough, exactly as you are.
- As a result, you can accept yourself.
- Perfectionism suffocates creativity & innovation.
- Go for Progress NOT Perfection.
2 final questions for your reflection …
Have you noticed any patterns where you continually strive for perfection?
What is your biggest fear right now?
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