There’s a gigantic chance you crave perfection because it’s universally esteemed, but who attained the unattainable? Who started the meticulous riot? Who set the unachievable standard? Neither the culprit, nor the aptness can be found, but reasons to end the perfection quest are vast.

1. Attempting perfection eliminates authenticity. When you attempt perfection, you’re not only morphing into somebody you aren’t, but into somebody you aren’t meant to be. I dare you to say “we are who we are because we are who we are,” 10 times fast. I double dog dare you to say it 10 times with sheer mindfulness of the affirmation. So who are you? You’re an imperfect human, but that doesn’t make you an inadequate human; it makes you an irreplaceable, kick ass human, worthy of effervescent existence. Authenticity is brave. Authenticity is bold. Authenticity is a top-notch choice to cultivate vulnerability, benevolence, and vivacious connections.
2. Working towards perfection is a full-time job with no promotion. You become a slave to scrupulousness. You won’t receive recognition from yourself, let alone the people whose approval you seek, because it is impossible to complete a nonexistent exploit.
3. Undertaking perfection overrides progress. The perception of perfectionism is faulty logic. Your perfection endeavor hurts more than it heals. In fact, it increases the odds of excruciating emotions since it’s unattainable. Triumphs are on the horizon when you strive for progress. Each stride towards progression takes you to your destination, with lessons and successes on the way.
4. Striving for perfection is not self-improvement. Perfection is the foulest form of self-abuse. You set yourself up for destruction when you fight with all your might for excellence. What actually makes you excellent is your undivided devotion to become the imperfect person you were created to be.
5. Perfecting yourself is not your soul work. Perfectionism revolves around perception. There is no way to control perception despite your best efforts. You waste your valued energy and fleeting time on your exterior façade, when it’s much more vital to channel inward. Your soul doesn’t pine for for the perception of perfectionism. Your yearning for faultlessness double-crosses your depth and supersedes your self-worth.

Originally published on Proud2BMe on July 6th, 2016