Perfectionism doesn't make you better or the best at anything.
It's actually the lowest of all standards because you're putting a limit on any sort of progression you can potentially make.
So, when you say, "I'm a bit of a perfectionist," in the next job interview, you may want to reflect on if that's more of an asset or a hindrance to you.
For myself, I hate it when I get stuck in my perfectionist mindset.
I'm extremely hard on myself, for even the smallest of tasks.
When I do something that is great, it's like an automatic reaction that it's not "good enough" and so I tear it apart, only to realize after a frustratingly long time that it was my best the first time done.
Where does this pressure come from?
If I'm not comparing myself to anyone else, why do I feel the need for something to be "perfect?"
I know I'm far from that and sure, I'm human and wish I had talents or skills others do, but that's what makes us unique -- not everyone has them.
Now, I wish to move forward in the act of learning to show myself more love, grace, and non-judgment instead of allowing a "perfectionism" mindset to hinder me.
I will continue to refine myself with the Bible principle of "the person faithful in what is least, is also faithful in much." (Luke 16:10) every day we need to make "daily deposits" into our spiritual health by reading the Bible, sharing its truths, praying, etc. I need to restructure this in other areas of my life.
As best as I can - NOT perfectly.
What may be "good enough" to me, may be absolutely amazing to someone else.
There's no reason to tear ourselves down trying to be perfect.
Perfection in this life is unattainable.
And that is why it's the lowest of all standards - it gives us an excuse not to even try.
But I like and want to keep trying.
Then comes the perception of failure.
We only fail by never trying or, never getting back up after a set back.
So based on all of that, I have some great apologizing to do to myself.
If I've done all that I have up to now, without a true record of failure... Imagine what I can do when I stop letting perfectionism ruin things 🤯
Comments