Ok, let's talk perfectionism today. Perfectionism is a bitch. No other way to describe it.
It is one of my worst qualities and something I have struggld with severely my entire life.
Why are we so dang hard on ourselves? Do you realize that you are 200% always harder on yourself than you are on other people? We are our own worst critics.
When you are constantly trying to be PERFECT it is severely self-depricating and self-destructive. I'm not saying to not try your best to live a good life, but there is a fine line between trying your best and trying to be the best.
When we focus on perfection something ugly rears its head. It is a monster filled with negataive self talk, self-hatred, depression, anxiety, and a never ending feeling that you just can't measure up.
Listen I get it. It's so easy to compare yourself to the mom you see at church, or your best friend, your co-worker, your siblings, but it is such a bad habit. When we compare it steals away our joy. When we compare it will never make you feel good enough, smart enough, pretty enough.
So stop comparing! Stop beating yourself up! Instead of focusing on all your flaws, focus on the things that you do right. Focus on your strength and your individual qualities.
Stop the perfectionism trap. It will make you miserable and get you absolutely nowhere. Stop with the 'what ifs'. You don't have to be perfect, you just need to try your best. You will make mistakes and that's okay. Dust yourself off, try again, and let God pick up the rest.
xo,
Lyndsee
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