Picture Perfect

“Practice doesn’t make perfect. Practice reduces the imperfection.” — Toba Beta, Indonesian author

a: being entirely without fault or defect : FLAWLESS (post up!) 

b: satisfying all requirements : ACCURATE (on point!) 

c: corresponding to an ideal standard or abstract concept 

EXPERT, PROFICIENT

a: PURE, TOTAL 

"The closest thing to perfection is in the ability to be fully present. Without any distracting thoughts measuring or grading ourselves, we're free to really be in the moment. It's at that moment that we're truly alive. Yet, the perfectionist isn't typically present, as they're either busy critiquing the past and replaying their every decision or worrying about the future. So you see the perfectionist is never really present. Isn't that ironic?" The Possibility Principle: How Quantum Physics Can Improve the Way You Think, Live and Love, psychotherapist Mel Schwartz 

Things to remember: 

• A false sense of perfection only feeds very real insecurities. MJ said it best. I’m starting with me. Today. Take a look in the mirror. 
• Perfection is only an illusion. Deadass it is only as real as you make it. 
• It’s okay to ask for help. You can’t expect anyone to read your mind. If you’ve been giving off this “I’ve got it mentality” sometimes it’s on you to reach out and say “Look. I’m not okay” and that is okay! 
• You are not always right. That’s real shit. It’s a natural thing. Learning, growth and development should be embraced not shunned. The moment you begin to believe you have all the answers you’ve stopped improving. 

The pursuit of non perfection allows for: 

• The healthy establishment of boundaries - swiped no swiping 
• Personal growth 
• Increased happiness - and don’t we all want that? 
• Improved work/life balance

Brené Brown: “Perfectionism is not the same thing has striving to be your best. Perfectionism is the belief that if we live perfect, look perfect, and act perfect, we can minimize or avoid the pain of blame, judgement, and shame.” 

Make Life Easier on Yourself by Accepting “Good Enough.” Don’t Pursue Perfection, Pursue Progress | by Thomas Oppong | Personal Growth | Medium

Psychology Today › shift-mindWeb resultsThe Problem with Perfection | Psychology Today