Embracing Imperfection: Letting Go of the Need for Perfection

Perfection is a concept that many people strive for, whether in their personal lives or their careers. However, any pursuit of perfection is – at the very least – unrealistic and damaging. In fact, it is important to recognise that no one is perfect and that it’s okay to make mistakes and have flaws.

Embracing imperfections has many benefits for your mental and emotional wellbeing. For example, you’ll lower your stress and anxiety and improve relationships because you can focus more closely on the here and now.

Here are five steps to take that will help you let go of the need for perfection and embrace your imperfections.

Recognise That Perfection Is Unattainable

No one is perfect! No one will ever be perfect, including you. It’s vital to accept that fact. Achieving perfection is an endless and futile pursuit leading to frustration and disappointment.

Stop Comparing Yourself to Others

It’s easy to compare yourself to others, making you feel like you are not good enough. Unfortunately, the comparison is often unfair and inaccurate, and leads to negative self-esteem. It’s valuable to remember that everyone has their own unique strengths and weaknesses and that being different is okay.

Practice Self-Compassion

Being kind to yourself is critical. When you recognise that everyone makes mistakes, it’s easier to feel that self-compassion. So instead of criticising yourself for your imperfections, practice self-compassion and acknowledge that everyone has flaws.

Set Realistic Goals

Perfection is often an unrealistic goal. Therefore, you need to set more achievable objectives. By setting realistic goals, you’ll avoid feeling like a failure when you inevitably make mistakes.

Embrace Your Imperfections

It is important to recognise that your imperfections make you unique and special. Instead of trying to hide or fix your flaws, try to embrace them and see them as a part of who you are. When you keep these ideas in mind going forward, you will begin embracing your imperfections – leading to a greater sense of self-acceptance and happiness. Of course, that doesn’t mean you can’t work on yourself by improving your skills, but you don’t need to strive for something that won’t happen – perfection – because it’s a waste of time and effort.

QUOTES FROM OTHERS

“Better to do something imperfectly than to do nothing flawlessly.” – Robert H. Schuller

Source: www.graciousquotes.com

Robert Harold Schuller was an American Christian televangelist, pastor, motivational speaker, and author.

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“The truth is: Belonging starts with self-acceptance. Your level of belonging, in fact, can never be greater than your level of self-acceptance, because believing that you’re enough is what gives you the courage to be authentic, vulnerable and imperfect.” – Brene Brown

Source: www.awakenthegreatnesswithin.com

Brené Brown is an American professor, lecturer, author, and podcast host.

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“One of the basic rules of the universe is that nothing is perfect. Perfection simply doesn't exist.....Without imperfection, neither you nor I would exist” ― Stephen Hawking

Source: www.goodreads.com

Stephen William Hawking was an English theoretical physicist, cosmologist, and author

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