The Pitfall of Perfectionism

In our quest to make things "perfect," we ultimately get derailed from living our purpose.

Ever notice how a desire to do something really, really, really well often results in it not really getting done at all? Yep, I am talking about that vicious cycle of preparation, planning and procrastination. It is a cycle that is fueled by the rants of our inner critic, and it leads to lots of inner turmoil and very little movement.

And I firmly believe, especially as heart-centered emerging entrepreneurs, that it is crucial to not gloss over the impact of living in this cycle. While there are quite a few things we could explore in this regard, today I want to highlight the following. When you are stuck in the cycle of perfectionism, you are indefinitely editing and delaying. As a result, neither you nor the world receives the benefit of you showing up fully in your life. Your radiant light is dimmed.

And that is clearly NOT in alignment with living your purpose and honoring your dreams.

Given the above, my mission is to inspire all of us to relinquish perfectionism, once and for all. That being said, I also offer that this is a journey where we have the opportunity to be devoted to making this shift while being extremely gentle with ourselves during the expansion and transformation. Indeed, it is a process. And we certainly want to avoid weighing ourselves down with perfectionistic thinking as we approach letting go of perfectionism!

I find it to be the perfect time to consciously apply my motto, "Progress not perfection."

In that spirit, I now invite you to take the following points to heart as I do my best to inspire you to say goodbye to the pitfall of perfectionism.

~ It is essential to not underestimate the value of who you are and what you have to offer. I am continually fascinated by how most of us struggle to see ourselves and our innate beauty and brilliance in the same light that others can see us. Quite the phenomenon! Please understand that while your saboteurs may have their sophisticated tactics for trying to convince you of the need for way more perfecting before you could possibly do this or that, they cannot succeed without your consent. Your saboteurs only have as much power as you give them. Rest in the truth that you are an extension of pure Source energy. Know that you are overflowing with goodness and value and gifts. Be willing to trust in your divine nature.

~ Imagine the advice and support you would offer to a loved one. I am going to take the bold step of making an assumption here. I assume that if a loved one came to you feeling discouraged and defeated because of the perfectionistic standards they were trying to live up to, you could easily hold the highest vision possible for them. You would be firmly rooted in the perspective that they are more than enough just as they are. With love and compassion, you would honor the fear and doubt that was present....AND you would powerfully remind them of the truth. Eventually, your confidence and belief in them would lead to a release of the paralyzing perfectionism and a deeper embrace of trust. So, of course, this has me wondering. Where are you with giving yourself that same level of understanding and splendid support?

~ Releasing perfectionism paves the way for unparalleled growth and transformation. When you decide that you will no longer be held back by the outrageous lies of your inner critic and you choose to claim in the deepest part of your being that ALL IS WELL, there is no limit to the freedom you will feel and the courageous action you will take from a place of ease and flow. You will BECOME who you are divinely designed to be.

~ Be clear about the price of perfectionism. Regardless of the specific words that your inner critic may use, the message you receive when you are feeling plagued by perfectionism is "I am not enough." You are giving your attention to a disempowering and false story that feels awful. Essentially, this means dwelling in the energy of unworthiness, lack and scarcity. While it goes without saying that this does not serve you, I want to be sure to emphasize the ripple effect of swimming around in this sea. It is imperative to acknowledge that holding yourself in this way leads to feeling disconnected from who you really are. In this space, you are not aligned with Source energy. You are in a state of resistance. And when it comes to manifesting our dreams and desires, it is all about allowing. So I urge you to remember that in letting go of perfectionism, you are not just releasing an old habit. You are powerfully reclaiming your natural state of Well-Being and opening yourself up to the Stream of abundance and possibilities that continually flows.

In closing, I have a declaration that I hope will reach every single cell of your beautiful being. And I hope that you will allow this truth to take root in the center of your heart. So here it is.

It is all ALREADY perfect.

I invite you to trust that everything is always unfolding perfectly for your deepest learning and growth. And yes, I mean at all times. As Abraham (of the Abraham-Hicks teachings) so lovingly reminds us, you can't get it wrong and you never get it done

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All I can say to that is what a relief! Oh, and how exhilarating too!