Hey ladies! Tired of chasing perfection, trying to get it just right, and feeling like you’re always coming up short? Are you finding that your quest for flawless leaves you in a rat race that puts your real dreams on hold? Isn’t it time to ditch the perfection trap and start living boldly, authentically, and unapologetically on your own terms!
The Perils of Perfectionism
Perfectionism is like a sneaky ninja—disguised as a drive for excellence and promising sweet success, but actually leaving you feeling exhausted and never quite satisfied. Instead of high-fiving yourself for a job well done, you’re fixated on what could’ve been better.
Wondering if you might be caught in the perfectionist’s web? Check out these telltale signs:
1. You Critique Everything: No matter how well you do, you look for what’s missing and always find something that could be improved. Your inner critic never takes a vacation.
2. Endless To-Do List: Your to-do list is so long it could be a novella. You are more likely to rewrite everything on a new clean list than cross something off.
3. Unrealistic Standards: You set the bar so high that even Olympic athletes would struggle to clear it. Your expectations for yourself are way higher than for anyone else.
4. Constant Dissatisfaction: Even when you nail your goals, you’re still feeling like you missed the mark. Success never seems to be enough.
5. My favorite: you clean up before the cleaning lady gets there.
Here’s some simple Strategies to loosen your quest for perfect:
What if there is no perfect!!?? Gasp! What is perfect anyway? Shift your focus from achieving perfection to simply delivering your best effort. And, oh by, the way – our best varies from day to day – that’s ok.
Bust a dance move! Shake it off! Literally! Get silly, have fun! We call this changing or generating a new state of being. Get out a blank sheet of paper, some crayons or colored pencils, and color!! Create something original – and guess what…you can’t screw it up because there are no lines! Feel free to send us your creation to info@presariogroup.com!
Break Free and Shine: Perfectionism doesn’t have to be the boss of you! By applying these playful strategies, you can shake off the need for perfection and start living your best, most authentic life. Embrace your quirks, set realistic goals, and revel in your unique awesomeness!
Stay tuned for the next newsletter on people pleasers!
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