Living Your Best Life Doesn’t Mean It Has to Be Perfect

 Living your best life is a wonderful goal to shoot for, but many of us confuse that with living the perfect life. We get hung up on all the details, trying to make sure everything is just right. We tell ourselves it has to be the right time or the best circumstances before we’re ready to try something new or make a change. We let perfectionism hold us back. Here's a link to my post about recovering from perfectionsim: https://www.ahousewithfourrooms.com/blog/recovering-perfectionist

If you feel you fall into this trap, keep reading and learn how you can live your best life without waiting for it to be perfect.

Consider What’s at Stake

First, when you get caught up in feeling like things have to be just right, take a minute to consider the stakes. What will you miss out on if you wait until things are perfect? What opportunity are you giving up? Often, this simple reflection will be enough to push you toward going after your goal, rather than waiting for a better time.

Know It’s Not All or Nothing

The all or nothing trap is one that is common. This is the belief that you have to have all the resources in place or know everything there is to know before taking on a task. This line of thinking is false. It’s simply a way of getting caught up in the cycle of perfectionism and remaining in place. Take baby steps and give it a try even if you don’t have everything in place. Sometimes things come together on their own.

Change Your Self-Talk

If perfectionism is holding you back from living your best life, chances are good that you’re probably sending yourself some negative messages. Listen to what your inner critic is saying to you the next time you decide that you shouldn’t do something and then see if you can’t turn that message around. If you hear yourself saying that you’ll never get the job promotion because you’re not qualified, try giving yourself some realistic reasons why you might just have what it takes and what you have to offer. Refuting negative self-talk can go a long way to stopping perfectionism in its tracks.

Learn to Accept Good Enough

Finally, try just accepting good enough and see what happens. The next time you want to do something different or step out of your comfort zone, but you don’t think you’re ready, just go for it. Pay attention to how you feel and what it’s like to push past those feelings. Note the end result. Maybe things won’t turn out perfectly, but you may discover they end up being worthwhile anyway.

Keep these steps in mind the next time your inner perfectionist tries to sabotage you and keep you from living your best life. You may be surprised at the results.

My blog is about sharing some of the stepping stones from my lifestyle coaching membership, A Pilgrimage to Self. The monthly membership is a place for reconnecting to your heart's desires. I guide members, Pilgrims, on a personal journey along the PATHS of Self-Awareness, Goal Setting, and Intentional Living so that the ordinary becomes extraordinary. 

We all face crossroads in our lives from time to time: heartbreak from separation, divorce, empty nest, or loss of a job, friendship, or loved one. A Pilgrimage to Self guides you through the emotions, fears, and unknown to help you discover, design, and develop the action steps to your Intentional Life. Don't wait...get on our email list so you'll receive the latest  information and updates:

 https://www.ahousewithfourrooms.com/thank-you-for-joining-the-waitlist-for-a-pilgrimage-to-self

The next opportunity to join A Pilgrimage to Self is September 23rd...this will be the last chance for 2019. Make sure you're on the VIP Waitlist to qualify for the additional bonuses!

Until next time...

Cheers!

Lisa