Perfectionist or insane?
Okay, now please tell me that I am not the only one. I am my worst enemy. Nothing, is ever good enough that I do or I am never 100% happy with it. I guess being a perfectionist is literally, STUPID!!!! Because nobody or nothing is perfect. So, exactly what am I striving to be then less than perfect, because that is what I can only be. It is like being on a damn merry-go-round that never stops. I want perfection, but perfection is impossible because I was always taught that nobody or nothing is perfect, except for God. Now, here is my question who says I can't have perfection in my work? Or your work? Yes, I am not perfect and oooh, far from it :) But what I do and create, that can be perfect, can't it. I would love your comments on this. THANK-YOU FOR READING, COMMUNITY, PLEASE COME AGAIN :)
Carol
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I think there's nothing necessarily wrong with working for perfection, as long as we recognise our limitations, and accept that we can do so much and no more,given the situation we're in, Carol.
I have, from time to time, thought I was a perfectionist. Then I stood back and realized I was actually perfectly wrong.
There is a lot to be said for the saying: 'Don't let perfectionism be the enemy of the Good' Or in many cases, the Great!
Mickeyb
Thanks, Mickey, well I blame it on my dad because no matter what nothing was ever good enough and still til this day he is the same way no matter what I do, I can always have done better. So, it rubbed off no matter what I do I always feel it's not good enough. It is a blessing and a curse, I think. A blessing because it makes me strive for perfection. And the curse, is I am never satisfied because I am always striving for perfection :) Yes, it's insanity!!
I think you are very unique as you are, Carol.
What could be more perfect than being unique?
You are of great value as you are right now.
Cheers, my friend
Therese
Where passion is concerned I like people that are a friendly kind of nutty Carol! Just don't go in a merry go round pursuing it. Follow the dream straight ahead to success!
Thanks, Mike, no I will not pursue it on a merry-go-round maybe on a roller coaster :) I am following my dream straight to reality!
Thanks for sharing Carol nobody In The world is perfect that's a known fact but I believe there are people who are Great and passionate and special at what they do so my advice is find something that you're Great at and conquer it the best possible way that you can, and then from there your audience will look at you as perfect in whatever idea and activities that you're Great with and also what your audience relates to
This is such a great question. Of course, we all want our work to be good. But there are problems with perfect. 1. When is something perfect? 2. To who is it perfect? 3. Many people beat themselves up if they perceive their work not to be perfect which affects their confidence and self-worth. There is a great book called the gift of imperfection by Berne Brown. She is a shame and vulnerability researcher. She also has a Ted Talk.I hope this can be of some help. Karen
Hi Karen, thanks for your response. Yes, who says if something is perfect or not, thanks for the book, also :)
Thanks for sharing, Tosh and reading, as well. I agree I think you should want perfection and I always knew I was a little insane :)
I like perfection, to be honest, so I think that says it all for me and if its classed as insane, then that's me lol
Cheers and thanks for the share, Tosh :)
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Perfection in our work is a goal that can be achieved! Maybe it won't seem perfect to others but as long as it's perfect to you and your satisfied with it that is all that will matter in the end!
Best wishes
Barbara
Hi,Barbara, thanks for the reply and yes that is right. My opinion is the only one that matters.