Confessions of a Perfectionist

Confessions of a Perfectionist

I'm too hard on myself. I know I am. I always have been.

But somewhere along the way there was a shift. And the pendulum swung too far in the other direction.

I can't pinpoint an exact moment (although there probably was). But I think it was probably more of a wearing down. Too many years of hearing things like:

• "You're too hard on yourself."
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• "Grant yourself some grace."
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• "Nobody's perfect."
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• "You're only human."
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• "Perfectly imperfect."
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• And the like.

And at some point I started believing it. And then I took it to heart. Complacency had taken hold.

And now it sometimes seems like I have an excuse for everything.

• Sleep.
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• Exercise.
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• Eating healthy. 
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• Making an effort. 
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• Succeeding.

And a few weeks ago, I finally said:

"ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!"

I get to choose. I'm setting the schedule and the pace.

And so, I went back to basics to find my groove. And I'm working on it. I'm getting there.

• I'm listening to my intuition and hearing my guides. 
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• I'm trying harder (done with excuses) but being kinder with myself when I fall short. 
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• I'm thinking long term, big picture, instead of living only in the moment. 
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• And I'm happier, less anxious, and more productive. 

Thanks for being here.

Beth
www.secondnaturehealthcoaching.com