Savour the day

There is no way you can control everything. Nobody can. Face it!

Everything we do can be improved, no doubt about it. But the boat is built to sail out, not to stay in the harbour. It’s like raising a child. Sooner or later, you must let go. Your child must face the ‘dangerous’, ‘treacherous’, ‘evil’ and so on… world.

Usually, it’s neither dangerous nor evil as you may think. Why? Because it’s the real world, not the world you constructed in your mind.

Accept the fact that you have just so many days in your life. Enjoy. What is more, enjoy imperfections!



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webchimp Premium
Thank you, I have struggled with this all my life.
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MudreM Premium
You're welcome. I hope you will find a way to overcome it.
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WillingToTry Premium
Hi Mudre ,just wanted to say thank you very much for this training.

It was like holding up a mirror to myself and I really felt quite relieved that I'm not the only one who allows myself to get into this state sometimes!
I found a lot of your stuff really useful and it often made me realise how futile, striving endlessly for absolute perfection can be!

It's great to have many good ideas but when they become stillborn simply because of your own sense (at times) of inadequacy, I do realise that it is self-defeating and pointless.

Talk about "writer's block!" haha!
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MudreM Premium
You are very welcome.
As long as you're aware perfectionism is self-defeating practice - I would also say self-debilitating in a way - you are up to make a significant change.
I hope this will help you overcome a never-ending quest for the "final" touch. Go with what you can do within a set time. Peg your time and learn to be happy with it. You may consider reading my previous training that complements this one.
Cheers. .
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Judy-B Premium
This was good to read. I'm going to publish a blog on my site now and start another. None of them are perfect for sure. My grandpa was a perfectionist. I still recall when he couldn't get something to work out the way he wanted. He was frustrated and didn't have to be. Wish I could tell him that now. Thank you for the encouragement. :)
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MudreM Premium
You're welcome Judy.
Now don't waste your time and get that post published. And another one.
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2Al Premium
Great training. I can relate. I used to be one. A perfectionist carries a lot of stress.
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MudreM Premium
Perfectionism usually equals stressing out. Until we realise there's no point going that way.
Thanks.
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Chuck101 Premium
Great analysis and than you for your effort.
We've all felt those emotions. They are very destructive and often times even preclude us from taking action and just moving on to the next project. And you can't win if you don't play. I hate to admit it but I have been a master at doing that.
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MudreM Premium
You have BEEN. It's a matter of your past I suppose.
Thanks Chuck.
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