Living in perfectionism is impossible and yet we all have moments where we fall into the perfectionism trap. For some of us, this might happen a lot. For others, it's reserved for those special occasions where we have a project where we can't rest until we get it right. Exhausting, right? Today we want to share 5 Powerful Steps To Help Defeat Perfectionism For Your Best Life
While occasional super-attention-to-detail is okay, it’s when we make perfectionism a way of life that it becomes a problem. Those are the times when we finally need to take charge of our lives and learn how to let go. Use these steps to defeat perfectionism: Start at the Core Why are you so wrapped up in perfectionism? Are you truly trying to become a better person somehow, or are you just trying to impress someone else or meet expectations from those around you? Neither of these reasons is very healthy, and both need to be addressed. Drop the “Should” This is an important step for sure. The moment you start using this word in a conversation, especially regarding your action, you're already driving yourself crazy. Remind yourself you don’t need validation from anyone. You’re good just by being you. Rewrite the Script What are you telling yourself as you throw yourself into perfectionism? Do you think this is the path to success? Or do you have other unrealistic expectations of the outcome? Here's where you switch up your self-talk to get out of any negative spaces and unrealistic outcomes. Drop the Comparisons Speaking of self-talk, just who are you holding up as role models? Has this too become unhealthy, going from "I want to be more like them" to "Why can't I have everything they do?” Wouldn’t it feel better to celebrate where you are right now and all the effort you’ve been putting into things? Show Some Mercy Perfection never allows for excuses. If you can't succeed, you're automatically a failure. By chasing imperfection, you learn the value of self-forgiveness and the ability to let go of your mistakes in favour of embracing the lessons you can learn from them. You wouldn’t think these steps are all so very important at first glance. After all, is chasing imperfection worthwhile? The answer is a resounding, "Yes!" Perfection is what pulls us away from others and gets us so tangled up inside with worry and stress about getting things right; that we negatively impact our mental and physical health. With this in mind, isn’t it time to let go, relax in the moment and enjoy life once and for all? Share any ideas, comments and questions below. Be sure to get in touch with us and let us know how we can help you. Learn more about us here – http://wendybottrell.com We invite you to check out our resource page here We invite you to Subscribe to our newsletter here and we will send you our Free Report What Are You Putting In Your Body - In the world of wellness cultivation, there is no greater power than realizing that the ability to inspire and encourage wellness comes down to your own levels of discipline, inspiration, and persistence - Leave a comment below and be sure to let us know how we can support you! Join our FREE Walking Challenge here What we know for sure is that walking is the link to living a healthy and vibrant life. We believe walking inspires the mind, activates the body, and nourishes the soul. Be sure to sign up here for the FREE Walking Challenge - This is appropriate for all fitness levels, though it is tailored to beginners. You will also get a tip a day, which gives you a little more insight into how to walk, what to wear, going outside or using the treadmill, and even journal entries about your experience. Be sure to sign up here for the FREE Walking Challenge - Be sure to get in touch with us and let us know how we can help you.
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