If you’re anything like me, you tend to get upset with yourself for the mistakes that you make. For me, anxiety and pressure, and all the things that need done each day overwhelms me to the point that I sometimes just get by and often feel defeated. I don’t function like most people, instead of being carefree and going with the flow, I overthink everything. I overthink every situation and decision I’m presented, therefore it takes me a long time to make a decision and to carry out a task. I think about what could happen if I say yes or if I say no. I spend a lot of time planning. I like to do things the right way and to feel like I’m accomplishing something meaningful. I often compare myself to others, which often brings me down because that makes me feel behind or not as accomplished. I strive for wanting to do a good job and rather than just getting the job or task done. Lately, I’ve been telling myself that “It’s okay” and “It will work itself out.” My 9 year old daughter even made me an inspirational chart with positive affirmations that I have hanging up at work, such as “You’re doing great” and “Stay positive.” To add to that every morning I reflect and remind myself to “Just do your best, don’t seek perfection.” We are all built different, therefore no job or task or thought with be the same. It’s really the care that you put into it. Don’t set yourself up for disappointment by putting pressure or stress on yourself to do something a certain way, instead remind yourself that your intention is good and you’re doing your best. I encourage you too to stop seeking perfection, and to simply do your best. Society advertises perfection which makes us want to be perfect, but again perfection is unnecessary and can be boring. So create a healthy habit for you and encourage others such as your children to do the same, they are wonderful just as they are!
DO YOUR BEST, DON’T SEEK PERFECTION.
